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...

Safety glasses are far from safe when the lenses are scratched. Scratched lenses make it hard to see, and although your eyes may be protected from falling or flying debris, the risk of slipping,...

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...

If you wear eyeglasses, you know that the lenses can easily get dirty and be prone to cloudiness, which reduces your ability to use them. With glasses, you want to be very careful when cleaning...

Over time, contact lenses develop protein deposits due to impurities from your tears. These deposits build up on contacts over time, resulting in a film that can cause discomfort or blurred...

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...

Dirty eyeglass lenses can be more than an inconvenience. They can reduce your visibility, which can become a serious issue. Some cleaners are not appropriate for plastic lenses and can cause...

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...

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,...

Getting contact lenses are a great alternative to eye glasses - they open up your eyes more, and you don't have to constantly clean them with a tissue. The problem is taking care of them - since...

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...

If a single impurity gets in between your eyes and the contact lenses, the day can quickly turn into an extended torture session, especially if you have sensitive eyes like I do. I will tell you...

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...

It is very important to properly clean and care for contact lenses. You run the risk of infection and other eye complications without the proper cleaning techniques. Contact lenses need to washed...

Self-darkening glasses have transition lenses, which allow them to get darker when exposed to bright light such as the sunlight. Their purpose is to protect the wearer's eyes against the sun...

Fogged up eyeglasses and sunglasses can certainly be an annoyance. The problem is often caused by a warm and humid climate, or by sweat pooling on your face during vigorous activity. When moist...

Considering how expensive eyeglasses are these days, you're going to want them to last longer before you need to buy another pair. Cleaning eyeglasses properly and regularly can help to prolong...

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...

Eyeglasses are lenses with frames worn around the eyes. Corrective lenses have been around since time of Ancient Rome. The first recorded use of corrective lenses may have taken place around 1st...

It can be hard to keep eyeglasses and sunglasses clean and streak free. I have the worst time seeing when I try to wear my prescription sunglasses to drive if they are dirty. Here is the best way...

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. ...

Eyeglasses and sunglasses can be expensive. Be careful how you clean them to avoid eye injuries and to eliminate scratches.

Nothing is more frustrating than getting a new pair of glasses only to find that somehow you have gotten them scratched. Eyeglasses are a large investment and many times need to be kept for years....

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...