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How Do You Know If You Need Reading Glasses?
Category: Frames & Lenses
What Are Transition Lenses and Do They Work?
Prescription sunglasses are an excellent way to enjoy the clear vision of corrective lenses and the glare-reducing UV protection of sunglasses. But when you step outside on a sunny day and immediately start squinting, they can still leave you rummaging through your bag to swap glasses. What if your everyday glasses could automatically do the […]
Do Blue Light Glasses Help With Eye Strain?
Blue light glasses might not be a cure-all, but many people find them helpful for reducing glare and visual fatigue during extended screen time. Discomfort from screens is often due to factors like poor posture, reduced blinking, and a lack of breaks—not blue light itself. However, wearing blue light glasses—especially in the evening—may help reduce […]
How Long Is an Eye Exam Prescription Valid?
Have you recently had an eye exam? Wondering how long your glasses prescription is good for? You’re not alone. The Canadian Association of Optometrists states that an optical prescription is valid for no more than 2 years. In most cases, a prescription is valid anywhere between 1 and 2 years after your eye exam. The […]
Are Contacts and Glasses Prescriptions the Same?
If you’ve recently been prescribed glasses and are thinking about switching to contacts, you might wonder, “Can I use my glasses prescription to order contacts?” This question is more common than you think. Glasses sit approximately 12 millimeters from your eyes, and contacts rest directly on your cornea. The difference between where the lenses are […]
Do I Need a Different Prescription for Computer Glasses?
From smartphones and televisions to computers and tablets, digital screens have become embedded into most of our daily lives. For those whose jobs require them to be in front of a computer, screen time can consume over half our waking hours. This can be a big challenge for our eyes and bodies and has led […]
