Grooming Basics

Plastic has replaced glass for eyeglass lenses and provides for the same quality of optic viewing with much less weight. Repairing the plastic lenses that have popped out from the eyeglass frame...

Losing a contact lens in your eye might seem scary, but there is a way to find it. Your eye naturally blocks the lens from sliding behind your eye, so the lens will still be on the front part of...

There was a time when wearing eye makeup, especially mascara, was impossible if you wore contact lenses. Between messy smudges and eye irritation, it just was not worth it. But today's makeup...

If you are a first-time wearer, you need to learn how to care for your new contact lenses. Part of this process includes learning how to remove them from your eyes. Though the process itself is a...

Eyeglass lenses attract fingerprints, water spots, grease, dust and other debris. Glasses must be polished on a regular basis to get rid of this material and enable the user to see clearly through...

Improper use of homemade saline solution when caring for your contact lens can result in serious eye infections that could cause eye blindness. Contact lens cleaners or saline solutions can be...

Putting in contacts can pose a bit of a challenge for anyone, especially those with smaller eyes. With a little practice though, anyone can become adept at inserting contact lenses. There are a...

Scratched eyeglass lenses can be difficult to see through. Once the lenses are damaged, a person can try to fix them with a scratch repair kit. But, that does not always work. If the scratches are...

Contact lenses are an excellent alternative to glasses. In fact, millions of people wear contacts successfully. However, it is very important to properly care of your contact lenses. Poor...

It is normal to experience automatic resistance from your eyes as you try to insert contact lenses for the first time. With practice, the process of getting the delicate lenses in will become...

Lots of people cringe when it comes to anything touching their eyes. They can't put in eye drops, much less contact lenses. Learning to insert your lenses takes time, practice, technique and good...

One of the most widely used homemade contact lens solutions is a saline solution produced by dissolving salt in distilled water. There are risks involved with using a solution that is not...

Not everyone loves to wear contact lenses, especially new users, who may find the circular objects quite foreign to their eyeballs. However, they are a good alternative to eyeglasses. Those who...

If your one of the millions of contact lens consumers in this country, You have probably been bombarded with a seemingly never ending choice of contact lens types. Nightly, Night and Day lenses,...

Going out to buy new glasses? There are lots of choices, but you really only need to remember a few simple tricks to make sure you look your best in those new frames!

Often, eye glasses aren't actually made of glass but plastic instead. Even glass lenses usually have a thin coating on them. Plastic and coated lenses can become permanently streaked if you don't...

Glasses lenses are what separate your eye from the rest of the world, and whether you need the lenses to protect your eye, focus it or shield it from the sun's rays, you should know how to...

Many people use contacts instead of wearing glasses, whether for comfort or fashion. Contacts must taken out each day. If you're considering using contacts, first practice the method below to see...

Contact lenses allow you to see clearly without wearing eyeglasses. However, they cannot permanently remain in the eye and must be removed for cleaning and to allow eyes to rest. Although there...

If you have worn eyeglasses for 30 years or 30 minutes, you will inevitably need to clean smudges, streaks or other things off the lenses on your glasses. You can buy a cheap lint-cloth or even...

If you've been avoiding contact lenses due to concerns of how challenging or even painful they might be to remove, you can put your worries to rest. Taking your contacts out becomes second nature...

Plastic eye glass lenses are popular because they are lighter in weight than glass lenses, making them more comfortable to wear. Special care is needed to keep plastic lenses from getting...

While you may be curious about using contact lenses as an alternative to glasses, you may also be wondering how your daily life will change once you start wearing contacts. If you have been...

Many people find it very difficult to insert contact lenses in their eyes. They will spend long irritating minutes fussin' and fightin' with the contacts until they give up, ask for help, or end...

Anti-reflective coating, or AR, has become an increasingly popular addition to prescription eyeglasses and sunglasses. These coatings provide a wide range of benefits, both cosmetic and optical. ...

If your contact lens slips out of place, fear not. It's nearly impossible for it to disappear behind your eyeball.

It's unfortunate that contact lenses are too small to have beepers for these moments of panic.

If you're one of the estimated 18 million people in the United States who wears contact lenses, be sure to clean your lenses properly. It's an important process that will help you avoid eye...