Men’s Sunglasses for Summer
Did you know that your sunglasses are your most important line of defense against the sun’s harmful UVA and UVB rays? If it’s been a while since you’ve updated your sunglass look, that may…
Oakley Has Arrived at Eyeglass World!
Oakley Has Arrived! Eyeglass World is excited to announce that we now have Oakley eyeglass and sunglasses frames available in each of our stores across the U.S.! There a thousand different sunglasses you can…
Digital High-Definition Lenses Will Change the Way You See
It amazes me how a high-definition television provides such a clear, sharp picture. I can hardly believe the quality difference when I look at the picture on an old, standard definition television. I used…
What is Astigmatism?
My daughter’s best friend now wears glasses. When I asked her mother why she had decided to get her daughter glasses, she replied that she was slightly far-sighted but had a significant astigmatism. Then…
Differences Between Metal and Plastic Frames
One of the first questions your optician (AKA: personal eyeglass stylist) will ask you is whether you prefer a metal or plastic frame. How do you know which you prefer? Especially if you’ve never worn…
New Eyeglasses Block Facial Recognition
Privacy Concerns Are you worried about your privacy? If you use social media, do you worry about your photo showing up somewhere you don’t want it? If these thoughts have crossed your mind, please…
Did you know that myopia (or nearsightedness) is an epidemic?
“Keep Myopia Away, Go Outside and Play.” This is how a poster in Singapore reads. The reason for this advertising campaign? Asia has an epidemic: It’s an epidemic of myopia. The truth is there’s a myopia…
Summer Tip: Why You Can’t Read Your Tablet with Polarized Glasses
Pack your cutest swimsuit, cover-up and the new pair of sunglasses you bought for your first summer beach trip. Now grab your tablet and you can catch up on all your reading as summer begins….
What It Should Feel Like When Your Glasses Truly Fit
What should it feel like when your glasses truly fit? In a word: Comfortable. Properly adjusted glasses that fit means no discomfort and you should feel good about wearing them. Here are some things…
Five Ways Sleep Affects Your Eyes
Sleep is essential to every function of the human body, so it should be no surprise that our eyes need sleep for optimal functioning as well. Here are five ways that sleep affects your…