Night driving glasses are available in many shades of yellow and amber. The darkest lenses filter out the most glare but also, the largest amount of light, making it hard to see in dim or dark conditions. Some wearers of night driving glasses report that they’re better able to seeRead More →

It’s absolutely safe to go to the eye doctor while you’re pregnant—and probably a pretty good idea too. “Pregnancy does have an effect on certain women’s visual acuity,” says Michael P. When should I see an eye doctor after pregnancy? Given these potential postpartum complications, expectant mothers should schedule anRead More →

The new ruling would also make it possible for people born with poor vision to become astronauts. Poor distant vision – less than 20/200 uncorrected vision, and less than 20/20 corrected vision – is the number one reason for disqualification from NASA. What disqualifies you from being an astronaut? ThroughRead More →

Eyeglass strength is measured in diopters. If your prescription reads -1.00, that means your eyeglasses need 1 diopter of strength to correct nearsightedness. If your prescription reads +2.50, your eyeglasses need 2.5 diopters of strength to correct farsightedness. Why are lenses decentered? A decentered lens contains one or more opticalRead More →

Farsightedness is easily treated with glasses or contact lenses. Refractive surgery is an option for adult patients who wish to see clearly without wearing glasses. If you are farsighted, you may only need to wear glasses for reading or working on the computer. Can you develop farsightedness? Getting older mayRead More →

Progressive lenses are an update on bifocal and trifocal lenses. Both of these more traditional types of glasses have telltale lines in the lenses. Progressives have a seamless look. Sometimes they’re called “no-line bifocals,” but that’s not quite right. Which is better bifocal or progressive lenses? Progressive Lenses As comparedRead More →

2. You Experience Digital Eye Strain Blurry vision. Difficulty focusing. Headaches. Dry or watery eyes. Increased sensitivity to light. Neck, shoulder or back pain. Can you wear blue light glasses all day? Yes, it is okay to wear blue light glasses all day and doing so will not negatively affectRead More →

Do photochromic lenses wear out? Light sensitive lenses can lose their ability to darken over time. On average, photochromic lenses will begin to wear out in about three years. Which is better photochromic or transition? So what is the difference between polarized lens tint & photochromic or Transition® Lenses? PolarizedRead More →