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Reviews and buying guides for eyeglasses, sunglasses and contact lenses: frame fit, lens options and prescriptions explained, plus reader codes from brands we trust.
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Start with what you need, then narrow down by face shape, lens type and budget.
Lenses and frames, explained
Compare clip-on, fit-over and dedicated prescription sunglasses by frame compatibility, fit, UV specifications and how you prefer to switch into sunwear.
How daily disposable, two-week and monthly contact lenses compare for comfort, hygiene, cost and convenience, and what your contact lens prescription includes.
Order glasses online with the right prescription, pupillary distance, frame measurements and return terms, and know when in-person fitting makes more sense.
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How to Read Your Glasses Prescription: OD, OS, SPH, CYL and AXIS
Prescriptions
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Eyeglass Lens Coatings Explained: Anti-Glare, Blue Light and More
Lenses
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OTC vs Prescription Reading Glasses: How to Choose
Near vision
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Photochromic vs Polarized Sunglasses: What Each Feature Does
Lens features
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Polarized vs UV Sunglasses: What Protects Your Eyes
Sunglasses
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Prescription Sunglasses: What to Check Before Buying
Sunglasses
Eyewear questions, answered
Do clip-on sunglasses protect against UV?
Some clip-ons have a stated UV protection specification. Check the exact product label; tint or polarization alone does not establish its UV protection.
Read: Clip-On vs Fit-Over vs Prescription Sunglasses →Are daily contacts healthier?
Daily disposables avoid the buildup of deposits and the risks of cleaning mistakes, which lowers the chance of some eye infections. Any lens can cause problems if worn longer than prescribed or slept in when not approved for it.
Read: Daily vs Monthly Contact Lenses →Do I need my pupillary distance to buy glasses online?
Many online retailers ask for pupillary distance to position the lenses. The FTC notes that some states require it on the prescription and that online buyers may need the measurement, so ask your eye-care provider or retailer how to obtain it.
Read: How to Buy Glasses Online →What does OD and OS mean on a prescription?
OD (oculus dexter) is the right eye and OS (oculus sinister) is the left eye. OU means both eyes.
Read: How to Read Your Glasses Prescription →Is anti-reflective coating worth it?
For most people, yes. It reduces glare from screens and headlights, makes your eyes more visible through the lenses, and is especially helpful with high-index lenses.
Read: Eyeglass Lens Coatings Explained →Are over-the-counter reading glasses the same as prescription readers?
No. Ready-made readers generally use the same power in both eyes, while prescription lenses can be set for each eye and include other correction fields when needed.
Read: OTC vs Prescription Reading Glasses →Clear answers about eyewear
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The eyewear index
- 01EyeglassesPrescription glasses, frames, lens types and coatings.12 pages
- 02SunglassesSunglasses for everyday, sport and driving, including prescription sunglasses.6 pages
- 03Contact lensesDaily, two-week and monthly contact lenses, and lens care.5 pages
- 04AccessoriesCases, cleaning kits, straps, readers and computer glasses.1 page