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Choose the Best Lenses for Your Glasses
calanderDec 01 2020
More often while purchasing eyeglasses, people pay attention to the frames for the look and comfort purpose but what about the supporting lenses? High-performing lenses ensure enhanced comfort and vision. While looking for lenses, you will come across the term lens index which is also known as the refractive index or index of refraction. What is a lens index? It is the number that defines the thickness or thinness of the lens. The index number is also the measurement which defines how effectively the material bends the light. The higher the index, the thinner will be the lenses. Higher t..
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Eyeglass Frame Measurement
calanderDec 01 2020
Clarity and style, undoubtedly matters while selecting eyeglasses but fit is also equally important. Most of the time the customer focuses on just the look, neglecting the fit. You are ahead of the race if you already have a pair of glasses that fits you well as you can compare the frame dimensions and buy the new pair. However the good news is, frame buying is not an uphill struggle even for first time frame buyers as we are here to simplify your task. We are offering you complete guide to understand frame measurement and pick perfectly fitting eyeglasses: Frame Dimensions Most of th..
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How to read your prescription?
calanderDec 01 2020

OD - Latin for Oculus Dexter, meaning the right eye.

OS - Latin for Oculus Sinister, meaning the left eye.

OU - Latin for Oculus Uterque, meaning both eyes.

SPH - Sphere, the degree of correction, it corrects your near (+) or farsightedness (-).

CYL - Cylinder, it corrects your astigmatism. It will be 0 if you don’t have astigmatism.

AXIS - the angle at which the Cylinder (CYL) is placed on a lens

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Pupillary Distance (PD)
calanderDec 01 2020
  Understand how to measure PD yourself in quick easy steps:   What is Pupillary Distance (PD)? Pupillary Distance alias PD is the distance from the centre of the pupil of one eye to the other. PD is necessary for getting eyeglasses, to correct your vision. The measurement plays a vital part in determining correct positioning of your lenses within the frame. Especially, when you are looking for bifocal or multifocal lenses, PD is mandatory.   How to measure PD yourself? What do you need? You simply require: Ruler (mm) Mirror Steps: ..
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The best glasses for your face shape
calanderDec 01 2020
Why do some eyeglasses look attractive on display in the optical shop, but not so great when you try them on?   It could be that the frames are the wrong style for your face shape. Your face shape plays a significant role in whether a certain style of glasses will look good on you.   What is my face shape? To determine your face shape and which eyeglass styles will look best on you, pull your hair away from your face and look directly into a mirror. Take a close look at the overall shape and contours of your face and head. Here are the seven primary face shapes and the ty..
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Types of Frame Material for Eyeglasses
calanderDec 01 2020
Most people who choose eyeglass frames are concerned with price and style. But there are other factors to consider, such as how lightweight, strong, flexible and corrosion-resistant the frames are. Today's eyeglass frames are made from many types of plastic and metal. Some frames combine materials—for example, a frame with plastic surrounding the lenses and temple pieces made from titanium. Different materials will be right for different people and situations. In this quick guide, we will review some of the most common materials used for all types of eyeglasses that you can find. Metal E..
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Types of lenses
calanderDec 01 2020
Distance Lenses - intended for people with myopia, or near-sightedness, to improve their ability to see faraway objects more clearly. Reading Lenses - for those people with 'hyperopia' or farsightedness where it's difficult to view nearer objects clearly or have trouble while reading. Reading glasses are designed to view up close objects with accuracy.  Digital lenses - made to protect your eyes while you work on your computer, tablet or smartphone. These specially designed glasses for computer users can help you to see your screen more clearly, reducing squinting and tiredness. ..
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