Astigmatism is a common vision disorder that may result in blurred vision if left untreated. This vision disorder occurs when the cornea is not a perfect sphere. An astigmatic cornea is often described as being more “football shaped” or “egg… Read moreHow to Avoid Problems With Astigmatism and Lenses
Most modern eyeglass lenses have a scratch-resistant coating applied. With enough wear and abuse, however, you can still scratch your eyeglass lens. There are several common home remedies used to repair and improve scratched eyeglass lenses.
Eyeglasses can get scratched through neglect, improper care or just daily wear and tear. The best way to ensure the eyeglasses work well is to prevent scratches as scratched lenses can compromise vision and functionality. If your eyeglasses have light… Read moreWhat Fixes Scratches on Eyeglass Lenses
Basics Prism eyeglasses are not normal glasses. They are not designed to improve the vision of one or both eyes, and they do not help a person see better at a distance or close up. They are used when an… Read moreHow Do Eyeglass Prism Lenses Work?
Small scratches on non-reflecting coated glasses are known as crazing. Crazing can happen for a number of reasons, including wiping the glasses with an abrasive surface or dropping them, and everyday wear and tear. The only way to repair them… Read moreHow to Fix Crazing Eyeglass Lens
Prisms in eyeglass lenses provide help for those with double vision–when a person sees two separate images while looking with both eyes rather than one image. When the eyes do not work well together, pulling in different directions, prisms installed… Read morePurpose of Prism in Eyeglass Lenses
Super Glue is a cyanoacrylate adhesive that dries fast and forms a bond without a catalyst. The glue is inexpensive and hard to remove from your hands, cloth and other materials. Removing Super Glue from eyeglass lenses and related hardware… Read moreHow Do You Remove Super Glue From Eyeglass Lenses?
Removing Smudges Keeping your eyeglasses smudge-free is important to maintaining good vision. This can be hard when you remove your glasses often, which can leave fingerprints; or if you have small children who frequently touch your eyeglass lenses. Most of… Read moreCleaning Smudges on Eyeglass Lenses
Plastic eyeglasses lenses are the most popular lens choice today. Plastic lenses, also called CR-39 plastic, are a light-weight, affordable and durable lens option. These lenses are able to receive a variety of coatings to improve scratch resistance, reduce glare… Read moreBest Way to Clean Plastic Eyeglass Lenses
There are several coatings you can add to your glasses that enhance them and make wearing glasses easier. Anti-reflective coating is a great safety feature when driving at night because it reduces glare from oncoming traffic. Scratch-resistant coating helps to… Read moreHow to Clean Coated Eyeglass Lenses
Eyeglasses are usually worn for most of the day and are susceptible to dirt, debris and the elements. When we do take our glasses off, they’re seldom put back in their cases. We usually leave them on the counter top… Read moreHow to Repair Scratches on Eyeglass Lenses
If your eyeglass frames crack or break, you’ll need to get new ones. However, this can be incredibly costly. If your lenses are fine, without any scrapes, scratches or cracks, they can be used again. All you need to do… Read moreHow to Fit Lenses Into Plastic Eyeglass Frames
Using plastic for lenses is a practical choice for anyone who wears glasses. They do not break as often as glass lenses, they are easier to clean and weigh a whole lot less. The only downside is that, after some… Read moreHow to Repair Plastic Eyeglass Lenses