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Wearing a face mask? Here are 7 ways to avoid foggy glasses
Do you know how to avoid foggy glasses when wearing a face mask? All About Vision explains why lenses fog up and lists ways to prevent your glasses from fogging when wearing your face mask.
What type of lens is used to correct nearsightedness?
Corrective lenses for myopia (nearsightedness) include eyeglass lenses and contact lenses. Learn how these lenses work and how to read your prescription.
Polycarbonate vs. Trivex eyeglass lenses
Both polycarbonate and Trivex lenses are light and impact-resistant. Here’s how to choose which of these lenses is best for you.
Glasses that suit your personality and lifestyle
How to choose the right eyeglasses for your lifestyle, with tips for businesspeople, outdoor enthusiasts and party-goers.
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What do the numbers on your eyeglass frames mean?
Find out how to interpret the meaning of those small numbers stamped on the inside of your eyeglass frames.
The best way to clean your glasses
Step-by-step guide on how to clean, but not scratch, eyeglass lenses. Also: Can scratches be removed?
Progressive lenses: No-line multifocals for a younger you
Progressive lenses are advanced, line-free multifocal lenses that provide more natural vision than bifocals and trifocals for people over age 40. Here's why.
Anti-Reflective Coating: See Better and Look Better
Some eyeglass lenses need anti-reflective coating more than others, but you will see better and look better with AR coating on whatever glasses you choose.
How Do You Choose the Best Reading Glasses Power?
Learn an easy way to select the best reading glasses power for your needs? [Includes reading glasses power chart by age.]
High-index lenses: Thinner, lighter eyeglass lenses
Want thinner, lighter eyeglass lenses? Find out if high-index lenses are right for you.
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The best glasses for your face shape and skin tone
Face shapes and skin tones matter when choosing eyeglasses. Here’s how to choose the best glasses for your face shape and coloring.
How to Choose the Best Eyeglass Sizes
Essential tips for choosing eyeglass sizes so your glasses look and feel great.
Eyeglasses: The basics
Guide to eyeglass frames, lenses, lens materials, and coatings, with expert advice from Dr. Dubow on how to buy eyeglasses and sunglasses.
Combining presbyopia options
Dr. Gary Heiting explains combination strategies for presbyopia, such as LASIK with wavefront eyeglasses, and what to consider.
What are signs that a baby needs glasses?
Ways to tell if your baby has a vision problem and needs glasses.
10 tips for buying children's eyeglasses
Quality features to look for in children's eyeglass frames and lenses.
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How to read your eyeglasses prescription
Learn how to read eyeglass prescriptions, including the numbers and abbreviations, and why contact lens prescriptions are different.
How to choose the best lenses for your glasses
Here's how to select the right lenses for your eyeglasses.
Photochromic lenses: Transitions and other light-adaptive lenses
A complete buyer's guide to photochromic lenses (including Transitions lenses) for eyeglasses and sunglasses that darken automatically outdoors.
Lens coatings: Anti-reflective and more
How anti-reflective, scratch-resistant, anti-fog and UV coatings improve vision, increase the durability of glasses and protect eyes.
Eyeglasses problems: Troubleshooting new glasses problems
Are you unhappy with new glasses or have trouble getting used to them? Learn ways of troubleshooting new eyeglasses problems and find solutions.
Reading glasses: What to know before buying
How to choose reading glasses; alternatives to reading glasses. Also, why you should get an eye exam before buying readers.