Glasses can be functional and glasses can be fashionable but they can also be painful. Whether you are sporting frames for an hour or an entire day, it is not uncommon for wearers to experience ear or nose pain. The wrong frames can dig, pinch or slide across skin but this doesn’t need to be the case. If you are experiencing pain behind your ears, across the bridge of your nose or are having problems with nose pads, there is always a way to fix the issue – but first you have to understand the cause. Common Causes of Eyewear Related Pain Behind the Ears: Your ears are under a lot of pressure ..read more

It does not take 20/20 vision to see why regular eye exams are important. Despite how valuable these check-ups are, many people go years without visiting an eye doctor. It is a common misconception that visits the optometrist are only for those who wear glasses or contacts. More than just checking the sharpness of vision, these in-depth exams can shed a light on overall health conditions, as well. What Can an Eye Exam Tell You? Whether you are experienced with lenses and frames or see yourself as having perfect vision, visits to the eye doctor are a must. In the same way that dental health is ..read more

The right pair of glasses can be a fashion statement but they are also necessary. Only roughly 35% of the population have 20/20 vision. Common vision issues might include near sightedness, far sightedness, a struggle with intermediate vision – or a combination of all three! The older that we get, the more vision problems present themselves and this is what makes trifocal lenses so useful. Understanding Trifocals In the same way that bifocal lenses are designed to treat close and distance issues, trifocals do the same but with the added benefit of correcting intermediate sight problems as well ..read more

Glasses can be functional and glasses can be fashionable but they can also be painful. Whether you are sporting frames for an hour or an entire day, it is not uncommon for wearers to experience ear or nose pain. The wrong frames can dig, pinch or slide across skin but this doesn’t need to be the case. If you are experiencing pain behind your ears, across the bridge of your nose or are having problems with nose pads, there is always a way to fix the issue – but first you have to understand the cause. Common Causes of Eyewear Related Pain Behind the Ears: Your ears are under a lot of pressure ..read more

It does not take 20/20 vision to see why regular eye exams are important. Despite how valuable these check-ups are, many people go years without visiting an eye doctor. It is a common misconception that visits the optometrist are only for those who wear glasses or contacts. More than just checking the sharpness of vision, these in-depth exams can shed a light on overall health conditions, as well. What Can an Eye Exam Tell You? Whether you are experienced with lenses and frames or see yourself as having perfect vision, visits to the eye doctor are a must. In the same way that dental health is ..read more

The right pair of glasses can be a fashion statement but they are also necessary. Only roughly 35% of the population have 20/20 vision. Common vision issues might include near sightedness, far sightedness, a struggle with intermediate vision – or a combination of all three! The older that we get, the more vision problems present themselves and this is what makes trifocal lenses so useful. Understanding Trifocals In the same way that bifocal lenses are designed to treat close and distance issues, trifocals do the same but with the added benefit of correcting intermediate sight problems as well ..read more

As a complicated year comes to an end, many people are looking to the future, namely 2021. The beginning of a new year signals change, particularly in fashion – and eyewear is not exception. Whether you prefer minimalist styles or bold statement pieces, there is always a way to match your unique style while keeping on top of latest trends. Glasses: A Necessity and an Accessory The world of women’s accessories is broad, with tons of options for days, nights, events and business meetings but men’s glasses can easily be overlooked. Of course, sunglasses for men have always been stylized but it do ..read more

Contact lenses are a staple in nearly every household across North America. It is easy to overlook these useful tools as just another part of your daily routine but few people stop to think about how lenses work. From Initial Ideas to Medicine Cabinet Musts Contacts are a modern solution to an ancient problem. The thin, flexible hydrogel lenses that we know and love today have come a long way since their original designs. From Da Vinci’s design to Mueller’s glass prototypes, all the way into the 1960’s, your lenses have come a long way. A bit of history might provide context but it does not an ..read more

Sunglasses are a key accessory during warm months. From beach days to barbecues, a great pair of shades is a useful – and fashionable – accessory but as the mercury begins to drop, sunglasses are often thrown by the wayside. A warm coat or pair of mittens might be given top priority during cold weather but sunglasses are more important than ever during winter months. Direct sunlight often acts as a reminder to protect your eyes, but UV rays are not limited to sunny days and blue skies. Snow, whether it is freshly fallen or has been accumulating over time is highly reflective. Snow blindness oc ..read more

As a complicated year comes to an end, many people are looking to the future, namely 2021. The beginning of a new year signals change, particularly in fashion – and eyewear is not exception. Whether you prefer minimalist styles or bold statement pieces, there is always a way to match your unique style while keeping on top of latest trends. Glasses: A Necessity and an Accessory The world of women’s accessories is broad, with tons of options for days, nights, events and business meetings but men’s glasses can easily be overlooked. Of course, sunglasses for men have always been stylized but it do ..read more