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How to Clean Glasses

The easiest way to keep your glasses looking fantastic and prevent scratched lenses is to clean them daily.

When it comes to how to clean glasses, it’s essential to know how to do it properly, so you don’t cause unwanted damage. Keep reading to learn the best way to clean glasses, lenses and frames.

The best way to clean glasses lenses

Many people must realise that cleaning their lenses, if not done correctly, can actually be harmful.

If you use everyday materials that are not safe for your glasses’ lenses, they may scratch or ruin the surface.

The first step to having spotless glasses is ensuring your hands are clean, as you don’t want to pass grease or dirt to the cloth or lenses. Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and dry them with a lint-free towel.

Use a dedicated lens cleaning spray on each lens of your glasses. Any optical glasses spray is suitable. You can find these at most opticians, pharmacy stores and supermarkets.

After you apply the optical cleaner, you can then use a microfibre, lint-free cloth to wipe away any smudges or debris gently. If you’re wondering where to get a proper microfiber cloth, you’re in luck. SmartBuyGlasses includes a free lens cleaning cloth with each pair of glasses.

Once your glasses are all clean, the next important step is to store them properly to ensure they stay that way. Store them in a hard, protective case with their lenses facing up. This will keep your glasses from being squished.

The best way to clean your glasses frame

You can also use the optical lens spray on your glasses’ frames since it will be gentle enough to clean general dirt.

If you wear prescription glasses while performing strenuous activities, it’s important to clean them frequently to get rid of any dirt build-up.

The worst way to clean your glasses

Now that you know all the steps to best clean your glasses’ lenses and frame take a look at what is important to avoid when cleaning your eyeglasses.

Don’t use tissue paper and clothing

Never use shirts, cotton tissues, napkins, paper towels or dishwashing soap. Using any of these can damage the lens coating over time and void any applicable warranty on the eyeglasses.

Though these everyday items might seem harmless, they are made of tiny materials and have uneven surfaces that may scratch your lenses.

These scratches will distort the way light passes through your glasses and lead to vision issues or eye irritation in the future.

Don’t use saltwater

Saltwater significantly damages any lenses, especially when they have lens coatings. Many things rust or degrade when regularly exposed to the salty air near the beach or salt water.

It’s important to remember that lenses should not be exposed to salt water, as they can get damaged, and it will not count as a manufacturer’s defect. Remember to keep them in a safe place and away from the ocean on your next beach day.

Don’t use dish soap, window cleaner or saliva

Avoid using saliva to wipe off smudges from your glasses. Saliva is unhygienic and may spread more dirt and germs around. Another thing to avoid on your glasses is any cleaning solution made for general surfaces or glass.

Beware: chemicals found in many cleaning substances are dangerous to have so close to your eyes and can ruin your lenses. You should only use an optical lens spray or cloth specifically made for eyeglasses.

More tips to clean your glasses

Knowing how to clean your glasses properly will keep them in great condition for a longer time, ensuring clear vision and fewer germs and dirt on your face and eyes. Here are some more tips about what you might be wondering.

How to clean blue light glasses

You can easily clean blue light glasses the same way you just learned how to clean your eyeglasses. Refer to the infographic and video previously shown for a quick refresher on what to do.

How to clean eyeglasses cloth

If your eyeglasses microfiber cloth has only been used a couple of times, you can clean it without water by simply shaking out the dirt and dust. However, if it’s getting too dirty, you can wash it either by hand or in the washing machine.

In both cases, make sure you use cold water and bleach-free mild soap and avoid any fabric softener, as it can make your glasses streaky. Let the cloth air dry when done.

How to clean sunglasses

Sunglasses can be cleaned with the same procedure you use to clean your glasses. Wash and dry your hands, spray the sunglasses lenses with optical cleaner, clean them with a microfiber cloth and then store them in a protective case.

For more information on everything eyewear, check out our Optical Center and speak to one of our professional opticians online today.

An Introduction to Pinhole Glasses

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An Introduction to Pinhole Glasses

Wondering what pinhole glasses are? Here is a guide to the essentials. Find out what they are, how they work, who uses them and how to make your own!

Pinhole glasses: what are they?

Have you ever seen a pair of glasses, where instead of clear lenses, there are pieces of black plastic, with lots of tiny holes in them? If so, you have come across pinhole glasses.

They are also known as stenopeic glasses, and are essentially made up of hundreds of small holes in a grid formation. The idea is that the glasses reduce the indirect rays of light landing on your eyes, and therefore help them focus more clearly.

How do pinhole glasses work?

First consider how glasses and contact lenses work. If someone has a vision impairment, the likelihood is that the rays of light that enter the eye converge either behind or in front of the retina.

Glasses lenses therefore refract the rays to make them converge on the centre of the retina. Once this is achieved, the person’s clarity of vision will be vastly improved.

Pinhole glasses work very differently to this. Instead of maneuvering the rays of light, pinhole spectacles simply reduce the number of rays that penetrate the eye.

This eliminates the unfocused rays of light that normally hit the eye and cause blurriness. This technique is similar to the effect created by squinting. It is known as the pinhole effect, which is the same concept that pinhole cameras are based on.

According to opticians, limiting the amount of light that enters the pupils reduces the field of the “blur circle” at the rear of the retina. As a result, visual clarity can be improved when less light is allowed in.

When are pinhole glasses used?

Funnily enough, these glasses are rarely used by people with vision impairments. Ironically, the most common users of pinhole glasses are opticians.

This is because pinhole glasses can be used to efficiently determine if a patient is suffering from certain problems with their sight.

The most effective way for opticians to spot a vision impairment with pinhole glasses is to cover one lens completely. This is known as an occluder. Then the patient will describe how clearly they can see through the pinhole lenses in each individual eye.

This exercise can also be carried out without the occluder, and can teach the optician what symptoms the patient is feeling, which could be related to various infections or optical damage.

Do pinhole glasses work?

There are people out there that believe pinhole glasses prove useful outside the opticians office. They claim that the glasses can help people that suffer with nearsightedness, farsightedness or be used as glasses for astigmatism.

It is true that while wearing the glasses, someone with these impairments will be able to see more clearly. This is especially the case with astigmatism, which is diagnosed when the rays of light that enter the eye are unable to meet in the right place.

So when pinhole glasses reduce the amount of light coming in, the clarity of vision improves.

However, the image may appear dimmer than usual. Pinhole lenses also block part of your direct and peripheral vision, rendering them impractical for everyday use, and very unsafe for activities like driving.

It is therefore hard to justify the theory that pinhole eyeglasses can act as “astigmatism glasses”, and act as a solution to vision impairments.

There is also a distinct lack of evidence to suggest that pinhole glasses can “cure” issues with vision, as the problems will return the second the pinhole specs are removed.

Essentially, pinhole glasses can only act as a very temporary solution, which is what makes them ideal for use by opticians.

Others believe that combining eye exercises with the regular wearing of pinhole glasses can permanently improve eyesight. Admittedly, there are a couple of rare sight conditions that can be improved with eye exercises.

Nevertheless, there is no evidence to suggest that routine eye care problems like near or farsightedness can be reduced with exercises. It is merely a myth created by companies trying to sell pinhole frames.

Yet another extreme case of wishful thinking is the theory that wearing pinhole glasses for a certain period of time each day can improve overall vision over time. Unfortunately for near or farsighted people, this is not true.

There is no conclusive evidence, not even a clinical trial, that proves this idea to be true. Your best bet is therefore to stick with prescription contact lenses or glasses.

Make your own pinhole glasses

If you are looking for an easy activity to do with the kids during the holidays, or are curious to see what wearing pinhole specs is like, you can make your own. Just follow these simple steps to learn how to make pinhole glasses.

Grab an old pair of glasses frames and wrap them with aluminium foil. You can then use a sewing needle or pin to poke holes in the material. (Be sure not to make the holes while wearing the glasses!)

And ta-da! The best pinhole glasses, made by you!

The key points to remember:

Pinhole glasses reduce the amount of light hitting your eye in order to bring objects into focus.
They are mostly used by opticians to decipher whether or not a patient is suffering from a visual impairment.
Pinhole specs should not be used for any activity where sight is an essential. They block so much of your vision, that wearing them can prove dangerous when driving, doing housework, or operating machinery.
It is not advisable to use pinhole glasses for focusing on intricate tasks, whether it be sewing or reading. This can increase eye strain.
You may find some companies recommending pinhole frames as a treatment for visual impairments, but there is no medical evidence to support this.

Shop eyewear with SmartBuyGlasses

Instead of dreaming that pinhole glasses will improve your eyesight temporarily or over time, invest in a lovely pair of glasses or contact lenses instead. SmartBuyGlasses has one of the largest collections on the market.

You can find everything from reading glasses to polarised sunglasses, designer fashion statements to ski goggles. You can shop the biggest brands such as Ray-Ban, Tom Ford and Gucci.

Or you can grab everyday glasses for the tiniest prices in our SmartBuy Collection. Whatever your budget, you will be guaranteed the best price.

Additionally, you can customize the lenses to suit your prescription, and you can add on additional lens coatings for extra benefits like blue light protection.

As for contact lenses, there are dailies or monthlies, varifocals or coloured lenses. The options are endless!

Plus, when you shop with us, you can use our Virtual Try-On tool to try before you buy. You will also have 100 days to return if you need to, and a 2 year warranty.

How a Pair of Glasses Could Help Migraine Headaches

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By Hannah Tinning

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Updated On Apr 10, 2023

Migraine and tension headaches are known to cause vision and eye discomfort. Luckily different lenses can help reduce these symptoms.

Migraine headaches cause sensory discomfort, which often affects our vision and eye comfort. It is estimated that almost half of the world’s population suffers from headaches, with 42% suffering from tension headaches and 11% from migraines.

Thanks to improving lens technology, you can relieve migraine symptoms with migraine glasses like transitional lenses, reflective sunglasses, tinted lenses and blue light-blocking glasses.

How do glasses for migraine relief work?

If you’re prone to light sensitivity, migraine glasses can relieve headaches by filtering out certain types of bright lights, like fluorescent lighting, that can trigger migraines or worsen symptoms. These glasses typically have special light sensitivity lenses that can block blue light and other certain wavelengths known to trigger migraines in some people.

By reducing the amount of triggering light levels that reach the eyes, these glasses can help to reduce the frequency and severity of migraine episodes, improving your quality of life.

If you are experiencing headaches, it is essential to research your symptoms to determine what type you have to know which glasses you need to wear for relief. Migraine glasses may not be effective for other types of headaches, such as tension or sinus headaches, which require different treatments.

What is a migraine headache, and how are they caused?

It is believed by researchers that migraine episodes result from abnormal communication between nerves, chemicals and blood vessels in the body and brain. Migraine attacks usually start with an intense throbbing on the side of your head. They can spread all over the head and to the back of the neck as they worsen.

Eye strain is one factor that can bring on migraine attacks. When our eyes are fatigued from prolonged use, such as staring at a computer screen for long periods, the brain can become overstimulated and trigger a migraine.

Eye strain can also cause tension in the muscles around the eyes and neck, contributing to migraines. If you’re experiencing migraines, be sure to speak to your eye doctor to rule out vision problems.

DID YOU KNOW?

While there are no glasses specifically made to combat migraine headaches, different lenses with red tints, blue light blocking filter or photochromatic add-ons can help reduce the frequency and intensity.

What is the difference between tension and migraine headaches?

A tightening feeling around the head is often a sign that you’re suffering from a tension headache; intense throbbing indicates a migraine. Though not always the case, moderate to severe headaches can clearly show signs that you suffer from a migraine rather than a tension headache.

According to the Health Line (Health Line 2023), Scientists believe there is a spectrum of headaches, with tension headaches at one end and migraine at the other. It’s possible to have a mixed tension migraine with characteristics of both a tension headache and a migraine headache.

What are ocular migraines?

Ocular migraines, or retinal migraines, are a rare form of migraine that is characterised by blurry vision or even temporary vision loss in one eye. It is believed that spasms of blood vessels cause this type of chronic migraine in the retina.

While rare, ocular migraines can cause permanent vision damage, so you must see a doctor if you believe you’re experiencing these symptoms. Ocular migraines cannot be treated with glasses alone.

Ocular migraines vs. migraine auras?

While ocular migraines are a type of visual migraine, auras are a symptom of regular, recurring migraines. A migraine “aura” is a sensory disturbance, such as flashes of light, blurry vision or other vision problems before a migraine strikes, and can last anywhere from 5-60 minutes.

While no glasses are developed to treat migraine auras specifically, you can significantly reduce the effects of migraine auras as you would with migraine photophobia, opting for eyewear to protect the eye from certain harmful light rays.

What is photophobia?

While there are many symptoms of migraines, one of the most painful and commonly reported migraine pains is photophobia or extreme light sensitivity. Photophobia is not a condition but a symptom of another underlying complication, such as migraine attacks. It results from the connection between the cells in your eyes that detect light and the nerves that go to your head, making it a common complaint among migraine patients.

What glasses are best for migraines?

When choosing glasses for migraines, looking for lenses that can effectively block harmful light and reduce eye strain is essential. Some of the best migraine glasses include those with FL 41 lenses, which can filter out certain wavelengths of light that are known to trigger migraines. It’s important to note that at Smartbuyglasses, these lenses are not stocked.

Other glasses you can buy at SmartBuyGlasses that may be beneficial for migraines are those with photochromatic, polarised or blue light lenses, which can reduce glare, block certain colours and improve visual clarity. Anti-reflective coatings and red-tinted glasses can also be useful for reducing glare and minimising eye strain.

How can photochromic lenses help with migraine headaches?

Photochromic sunglasses can help with migraine episodes by reducing the amount of light that enters the eyes. Photochromic lenses, also known as transitional lenses, are eyeglass lenses that darken in response to ultraviolet (UV) light. They contain special molecules that react to UV light, causing the lenses to darken when exposed to sunlight or other UV light sources.

A migraine attack can often be triggered by bright light or glare, which can cause discomfort and pain in the eyes. By wearing glasses with photochromic lenses, you can help reduce the amount of light that enters your eyes, which can help reduce migraine frequency and intensity. You can easily turn your prescription glasses into photochromatic glasses to reduce eyestrain as well.

What other migraine sunglasses are there?

Reflective sunglasses are one type of migraine sunglasses that can help prevent migraine triggers by blocking bright light and glare. They are designed with a reflective coating, helping to reflect harmful UV rays and reduce glare. Wearing sunglasses with reflective lenses is also helpful for people with light sensitivity, as they help to reduce the brightness of light that enters the eyes.

Another type of migraine sunglasses that can be beneficial is those with polarised lenses. Polarised lenses have a unique filter that blocks reflected light, reducing glare and improving visual clarity. They are particularly useful for people who suffer from migraines triggered by bright sunlight or glare. They can be combined with other lens features, such as prescription glasses, anti-reflective coatings and UV protection, to enhance their effectiveness and provide maximum eye protection.

Can blue light glasses help with migraines?

Blue light exposure from digital screens has been linked to triggering migraines, so blocking blue light with specialised glasses can help reduce the frequency and intensity of migraine attacks. Additionally, blue light glasses can help reduce eye strain and improve sleep quality, which can be beneficial for migraine sufferers who experience these symptoms.

However, it’s important to note that blue light glasses may not work for everyone and should not be used as the sole management strategy for migraines. Identifying and avoiding other migraine triggers like light sensitivity, fluorescent lighting and harsh light is still crucial. We suggest speaking with your eye doctor or seeking medical treatment if necessary.

Do migraine glasses really work?

While there is no cure for migraines, glasses with specialised lenses can help with light sensitivity and reduce the frequency and intensity of migraine episodes and ease photophobia symptoms. Transitional lenses, reflective sunglasses, tinted lenses, blue light-blocking glasses and polarised lenses are just a few types of prescription lenses and glasses that can benefit migraine sufferers. Speak to one of our online opticians to see which lens type will be best for you.

Reference list

Health Line. (2018, September 3). Mixed Tension Migraine. Health Line. Retrieved March 22, 2023, from https://www.healthline.com/health/mixed-tension-migraine

What Is Anisometropia?

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What are the types of Anisometropia? | Is Antimetropia rare? | Symptoms of Anisometropia | What causes Anisometropia? |Treatment | Can Anisometropia be corrected with glasses?| Does Anisometropia get worse?

Anisometropia is a condition where the refractive error differs between two eyes. Read on to learn more about what anisometropia is.

If you are wondering, ‘what is Anisometropia?’ then you have come to the right place. The definition of anisometropia, more commonly known as vision imbalance, is a condition where your eyes have varying refractive power – i.e. your ability to focus is different in each eye. Anisometropia means you have a different prescription for each eye.

Typically caused by unevenly sized or shaped eyes, anisometropia symptoms include asymmetric longsightedness or asymmetric shortsightedness. Anisometropia can result in an induced differential prism between the eyes as they move away from the centre of the correcting lens. Several studies show that only around 6% of young people have this refractive error, which generally occurs more frequently as they age.

What are the types of anisometropia?

1) Simple anisometropia

Simple anisometropia occurs when one eye has regular vision, but the other affected eye is short-sighted (myopia) or long-sighted (hyperopia). If you have one normal eye and one nearsighted eye, you have simple myopic anisometropia i.e. blurrier image in one eye.

2) Hyperopic anisometropia

Hyperopic anisometropia, also known as compound anisometropia, occurs when both eyes have the same refraction problem, but one eye is worse. If your pair of eyes are nearsighted, but one has a higher prescription than the other, you have compound myopic anisometropia.

This can cause the eyes to be unable to work together and fuse the image into one, causing double vision. Double vision, also known as diplopia, causes people to see two of the same image.

3) Simple astigmatic anisometropia

Astigmatism is when the curvature of your eye’s cornea or lens is shaped like a football, which means your vision is blurred at all distances. The shape of your eye causes light to refract unevenly, which means the light changes direction when it enters your eye at an angle.

4) Compound astigmatic anisometropia

This refractive error means you have astigmatism in both eyes, but one eye requires much more correction. For compound astigmatic anisometropia, both eyes are either farsighted or nearsighted and require refraction correction.

5) Mixed astigmatic anisometropia

If you have this type of anisometropia, you have astigmatism in both eyes. However, one eye is farsighted, and the other is nearsighted.

6) Antimetropia

Another kind of anisometropia is a rare refractive condition called antimetropia, also known as mixed anisometropia. This condition is when one eye is myopic and the other is hyperopic, which means there is a significant difference in vision between the two eyes.

Is antimetropia rare?

Antimetropia is rare, but in most cases that it occurs is in post-cataract refractive surgery patients.

Symptoms of anisometropia

‘How do I know if I have anisometropia?’ You may be asking at this point. Anisometropia has a number of noticeable symptoms. These can include:

Amblyopia (also called lazy eye)
Frequent blurred vision
Diplopia (double vision) and dizziness
Strabismus (crossed eyes)
Headaches
Difficulty with 3D vision, poor depth perception and loss of balance
Lack of coordination

If you suffer from any of these or other mild vision problems, you should ask your doctor for a comprehensive eye exam and diagnosis. An eye exam will generally include various tests to check the health of your eye and distinguish any diseases or conditions. Even if you do not have any symptoms, an eye screening is recommended for adults at the age of 40 to identify vision change and any signs of various sight impairments.

What causes anisometropia?

Most people with ‘normal vision’ can experience up to a 5% difference in the refractive power of each eye. However, those with a larger difference in refractive power (5-20%) will experience uneven vision, which can cause a lack of coordination.

There is no definitive answer as to what causes refractive errors that lead to developing anisometropia. There are likely genetic and environmental risk factors for this, such as defects in the eye at birth or an uneven size of the two eyes. Other potential causes can include injury to the eye, eye trauma and refractive surgery.

DID YOU KNOW?

Anisometromia means having a large difference in refractive power of each eye, between 5 and 20%. This causes uneven vision, which leads to lack of coordination.

Anisometropia after cataract surgery

Cataract surgery is when the natural lens of an eye is replaced with an artificial one to help improve visual stimulation without wearing glasses or stopping cataract development. The majority of people will copy very well following cataract surgery. However, some people will experience symptoms of anisometropia in more severe cases.

Anisometropia in children

Anisometropia can result in anisometropic amblyopia (lazy eye) in young children. Amblyopia can occur in children because the brain tells the eyes to focus the same amount in each eye. However, if the eyes don’t have the same refractive power, one eye will produce a blurry image compared to the other eye.

Furthermore, if your child does not have a wandering or crossing eye (strabismus), it can be difficult to determine the condition. Young children often do not present outward signs of issues, as they function well using one eye, so it is more difficult to notice.

However, older children are likely to complain. We recommend booking your child an eye test to diagnose the condition and to be treated.

Treatment

There are different methods of treatment for anisometropia, which vary from person to person. It is important to consult your eye doctor to understand and seek treatment. Treatments you may be offered include:

Corrective lenses (wear glasses or contact lenses) can be worn to improve overall vision and produce a clear image.
Special filters in glasses help train the brain to use the weaker eye.
Covering the dominant eye with an eye patch (the same treatment for a lazy eye), also known as patching, helps the brain use the neglected eye.
Eye drops can blur the vision in the dominant eye, which helps force the brain to use the neglected eye.
LASIK is a common corrective surgery for treating anisometropia, depending on your prescription.

Can anisometropia be corrected with glasses?

If you’re asking, ‘can anisometropia be corrected?’, you’ll be pleased to hear that there are treatment options. One kind of treatment for anisometropia is corrective lenses. While you are correcting short-sightedness in both eyes using prescription glasses that are the same over each eye, anisometropia requires a different kind of lens to correct it.

When deciding which route to take when it comes to eyewear, consider the wide range of options available:

Prescription glasses with bifocal or progressive addition lenses (PALs) are a common option for treating anisometropia symptoms and are often the first step. You can get an up-to-date spectacle prescription from your optician or use our Lens Scanner to reveal your current prescription.
Bifocal lenses are glasses constructed with two points of focus, which simultaneously correct refractive errors for both distance and near vision.
Progressive lenses are similar to bifocal lenses but offer a gradual transition between the two prescription lenses, so there is no visible line on your prescription spectacles.
Reading glasses are another option for anisometropia symptoms. You can have these glasses fitted with your unique prescription so you can wear these glasses while you read or work. There are also non-prescription reading glasses that you can typically try out and purchase in high-street shops.

Severe Anisometropia

A patient with severe anisometropia is not generally not recommended to wear glasses. Glasses have a magnification effect that can cause a large difference in the image size seen by each eye. Therefore, wearing glasses with severe anisometropia can prevent exceptional binocular vision. Therefore, those with severe anisometropia are generally advised to wear contact lenses instead, as they ensure optimal vision in both eyes.

Anisometropia treatment: contact lenses

Additionally, there is a range of contact lenses available to treat anisometropia symptoms. Multifocal are available in both gas-permeable and soft lens material, depending on your preference. Another possibility is monovision contact lenses, where you use a distance vision lens for one eye and a different contact lens for close-up usage in the other. The type a patient chooses depends on the type of anisometropia and the spectacle prescription.

How serious is anisometropia?

The severity of anisometropia varies in adults and children. It is essential to treat anisometropia as soon as it is diagnosed and not ignore it. If anisometropia is left untreated, the brain can select the better eye that presents a clearer image, thus ignoring the other eye. This can then lead to dependence on the stronger eye over exam time.

Eventually, the weaker eye will progressively worsen, so it’s important to get an appointment with your ophthalmologist before the refractive error becomes acute. At your appointment, your eye doctor will recommend the best eye treatment going forward.

Does anisometropia get worse?

In some cases, anisometropia can worsen. Anisometropia shows an exponential increase in prevalence with increasing age in life. Furthermore, if you do not treat your anisometropia, this can worsen the condition. Therefore, it’s important to ensure that you seek the correct treatment from your eye doctor before the condition can develop or lead to complications.

What Is Anisometropia?

What are the types of Anisometropia? | Is Antimetropia rare? | Symptoms of Anisometropia | What causes Anisometropia? |Treatment | Can Anisometropia be corrected with glasses?| Does Anisometropia get worse?

Anisometropia is a condition where the refractive error differs between two eyes. Read on to learn more about what Anisometropia is.

Anisometropia means you have a different prescription for each eye.

Typically caused by unevenly sized or shaped eyes, anisometropia symptoms include asymmetric longsightedness or asymmetric shortsightedness.

Anisometropia can result in an induced differential prism between the eyes as they move away from the centre of the correcting lens. Several studies show that only around 6% of young people have this refractive error, which generally occurs more frequently as they age.

What are the types of anisometropia?

There are different types of anisometropia, with patients being affected differently by each of them. However, most types of anisometropia share the same symptoms.

1) Simple anisometropia

Simple anisometropia occurs when one eye has regular vision, but the other affected eye is short-sighted (myopia) or long-sighted (hyperopia).

If you have one normal eye and one nearsighted eye, you have simple myopic anisometropia i.e. blurrier image in one eye.

2) Hyperopic anisometropia

Hyperopic anisometropia, also known as compound anisometropia, occurs when both eyes have the same refraction problem, but one eye is worse.

If your pair of eyes are nearsighted, but one has a higher prescription than the other, you have compound myopic anisometropia.

This can cause the eyes to be unable to work together and fuse the image into one, causing double vision. Double vision, also known as diplopia, causes people to see two of the same image.

4) Simple astigmatic anisometropia

Astigmatism is when the curvature of your eye’s cornea or lens is shaped like a football, which means your vision is blurred at all distances.

The shape of your eye causes light to refract unevenly, which means the light changes direction when it enters your eye at an angle.

5) Compound astigmatic anisometropia

6) Mixed astigmatic anisometropia

If you have this type of anisometropia, you have astigmatism in both eyes. However, one eye is farsighted, and the other is nearsighted.

7) Antimetropia

Another kind of anisometropia is a rare refractive condition called antimetropia, also known as mixed anisometropia.

This condition is when one eye is myopic and the other is hyperopic, which means there is a significant difference in vision between the two eyes.

Is antimetropia rare?

Antimetropia is rare, but in most cases that it occurs is in post-cataract refractive surgery patients.

Symptoms of anisometropia

‘How do I know if I have anisometropia?’ You may be asking at this point. Anisometropia has a number of noticeable symptoms. These can include:

Amblyopia (also called lazy eye)
Frequent blurred vision
Diplopia (double vision) and dizziness
Strabismus (crossed eyes)
Headaches
Difficulty with 3D vision, poor depth perception and loss of balance
Lack of coordination

What causes anisometropia?

Most people with ‘normal vision’ can experience up to a 5% difference in the refractive power of each eye.

However, those with a larger difference in refractive power (5-20%) will experience uneven vision, which can cause a lack of coordination.

Other potential causes can include injury to the eye, eye trauma and refractive surgery.

DID YOU KNOW?

Anisometromia means having a large difference in refractive power of each eye, between 5 and 20%. This causes uneven vision, which leads to lack of coordination.

Anisometropia after cataract surgery

Cataract surgery is when the natural lens of an eye is replaced with an artificial one to help improve visual stimulation without wearing glasses or stopping cataract development.

The majority of people will copy very well following cataract surgery. However, some people will experience symptoms of anisometropia in more severe cases.

Anisometropia in children

However, older children are likely to complain. We recommend booking your child an eye test to diagnose the condition and to be treated.

Treatment

Corrective lenses (wear glasses or contact lenses) can be worn to improve overall vision and produce a clear image.
Special filters in glasses help train the brain to use the weaker eye.
Covering the dominant eye with an eye patch (the same treatment for a lazy eye), also known as patching, helps the brain use the neglected eye.
Eye drops can blur the vision in the dominant eye, which helps force the brain to use the neglected eye.
LASIK is a common corrective surgery for treating anisometropia, depending on your prescription.

Can anisometropia be corrected with glasses?

When deciding which route to take when it comes to eyewear, consider the wide range of options available:

Prescription glasses with bifocal or progressive addition lenses (PALs) are a common option for treating anisometropia symptoms and are often the first step. You can get an up-to-date spectacle prescription from your optician or use our Lens Scanner to reveal your current prescription.
Bifocal lenses are glasses constructed with two points of focus, which simultaneously correct refractive errors for both distance and near vision.
Progressive lenses are similar to bifocal lenses but offer a gradual transition between the two prescription lenses, so there is no visible line on your prescription spectacles.
Reading glasses are another option for anisometropia symptoms. You can have these glasses fitted with your unique prescription so you can wear these glasses while you read or work. There are also non-prescription reading glasses that you can typically try out and purchase in high-street shops.

Severe anisometropia

A patient with severe anisometropia is not generally not recommended to wear glasses. Glasses have a magnification effect that can cause a large difference in the image size seen by each eye.

Therefore, wearing glasses with severe anisometropia can prevent exceptional binocular vision. Therefore, those with severe anisometropia are generally advised to wear contact lenses instead, as they ensure optimal vision in both eyes.

Anisometropia treatment: contact lenses

Additionally, there is a range of contact lenses available to treat anisometropia symptoms. Multifocal are available in both gas-permeable and soft lens material, depending on your preference.

Another possibility is monovision contact lenses, where you use a distance vision lens for one eye and a different contact lens for close-up usage in the other. The type a patient chooses depends on the type of anisometropia and the spectacle prescription.

How serious is anisometropia?

The severity of anisometropia varies in adults and children. It is essential to treat anisometropia as soon as it is diagnosed and not ignore it.

If anisometropia is left untreated, the brain can select the better eye that presents a clearer image, thus ignoring the other eye. This can then lead to dependence on the stronger eye over exam time.

Eventually, the weaker eye will progressively worsen, so it’s important to get an appointment with your ophthalmologist before the refractive error becomes acute.

At your appointment, your eye doctor will recommend the best eye treatment going forward.

Does anisometropia get worse?

In some cases, anisometropia can worsen. Anisometropia shows an exponential increase in prevalence with increasing age in life.

Furthermore, if you do not treat your anisometropia, this can worsen the condition.

Therefore, it’s important to ensure that you seek the correct treatment from your eye doctor before the condition can develop or lead to complications.

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Adjust your glasses at home | Lenses are at different distances | Keep glasses from sliding down your nose | Adjust glasses behind your ears | Adjust crooked glasses | Tighten glasses with screwdriver | Optimal glasses adjustment

By Emma Moletto

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Updated On Mar 23, 2023

If you wear prescription glasses, you’ll know that not only is it uncomfortable when your glasses don’t fit, but it also affects your quality of vision.

When your optician or eye doctor gives you measurements, such as your pupillary distance, it’s based on your glasses fitting correctly. Keep reading to learn how to adjust glasses to improve fit for comfort and the best vision.

Can I adjust my glasses at home?

Sometimes new glasses, or glasses you wear often, can be misaligned for different reasons. Before bringing them to an optician, you can learn easy ways to make small adjustments and fix the most common issues.

The first thing to consider when learning to adjust glasses is the frame material you are working with. Metal frames and plastic frames will need to be handled differently. For instance, most plastic frame glasses do not have adjustable nose pads. However, many plastic frames nowadays have pads on arms for a more comfortable fit.

To tell whether or not it’s necessary to adjust glasses, set the glasses upside down on a flat surface with the sides open, the sides should both be sitting flat on the table and not rock. If they do, they might need some small adjustments.

How to adjust glasses if the lenses are different distances from your eyes?

To adjust glasses when your left lens is closer to your eye, you can gently bend in on the left temple of the arm and out on the right temple simultaneously. Bend the opposite way if your right lens is the one closest to your eye. Be careful not to apply excessive force.

How do I keep my glasses from sliding down my nose?

If your glasses slide off your nose, the first thing to do is tighten them behind your ears.

On metal frames, you can also adjust the nose pads to raise or lower the lenses to adjust the fit. If you have adjustable nose pads, simply push the nose pads closer together with your fingers until they sit comfortably on your nose without leaving marks. If your nose pads leave marks, make the opposite motion with the nose pads or temples.

How do you adjust glasses around your ears?

If your glasses are too tight around your ears, bend the tips out and up. For wire frames, this might be easier to do. If your glasses don’t bend easily (usually if they are made of acetate or plastic), you can always heat them where you intend to bend them.

Make sure the heat source does not touch the lenses, as it might ruin the coatings and cause damage.

How to adjust crooked glasses

Again, for lenses of different heights, you’ll need to adjust the glasses’ arms. If the left lens is higher than the right, you’ll want to bend up the temple at the arm’s hinge on the right side. Do the opposite if the right lens is higher than the left one.

How to tighten glasses with a screwdriver

All types of eyeglasses have hinges held together by tiny screws. These screws are usually the first things that might need adjustments in your glasses. It’s important to check regularly if the screws are loose to avoid losing them. If they are, you might need to use a screwdriver to adjust them.

Most glasses repair kits include screws and a small screwdriver specifically made for glasses. With the help of the screwdriver, carefully tighten the screws at the corners of the temples. Tighten them as much as possible, then loosen them by a half turn to ensure no strain is put on the sides.

Avoid fixing your glasses yourself if a screw comes out or an arm separates. Instead, get your spectacles properly adjusted by an optician.

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If the screws of your glasses are a bit loose, you can use a small screwdriver to adjust them. Tighten them as much as you can, but be sure not to apply too much force.

Ask an optician for optimal glasses adjustments

If you’re unsure about adjusting glasses yourself, the best thing to do is to go to an optician for help. Some types of eyeglasses, such as rimless and semi-rimless ones, usually need more care and experience as they are more fragile than fully-rimmed eyeglass frames. Opticians are also the best option for adjusting metal frames better, especially if you need to adjust one nose pad arm or both of them.

If you need help with what to do with your current or new pair of glasses, you can contact one of our certified online opticians. They can advise you on what is best to do in your situation.

You can also check out our Optical Center, an extensive information platform where you can find answers and explanations of all things related to eye care and glasses.

How to Adjust Glasses

Adjust your glasses at home | Lenses are at different distances | Keep glasses from sliding down your nose | Adjust glasses behind your ears | Adjust crooked glasses | Tighten glasses with screwdriver | Optimal glasses adjustment

By Emma Moletto

Reviewed by

Updated On Mar 23, 2023

If you wear prescription glasses, you’ll know that not only is it uncomfortable when your glasses don’t fit, but it also affects your quality of vision.

When your optician or eye doctor gives you measurements, such as your pupillary distance, it’s based on your glasses fitting correctly.

Keep reading to learn how to adjust glasses to improve fit for comfort and the best vision.

Can I adjust my glasses at home?

However, many plastic frames nowadays have pads on arms for a more comfortable fit.

How to adjust glasses if the lenses are different distances from your eyes?

To adjust glasses when your left lens is closer to your eye, you can gently bend in on the left temple of the arm and out on the right temple simultaneously.

Bend the opposite way if your right lens is the one closest to your eye. Be careful not to apply excessive force.

How do I keep my glasses from sliding down my nose?

If your glasses slide off your nose, the first thing to do is tighten them behind your ears.

On metal frames, you can also adjust the nose pads to raise or lower the lenses to adjust the fit.

If you have adjustable nose pads, simply push the nose pads closer together with your fingers until they sit comfortably on your nose without leaving marks.

If your nose pads leave marks, make the opposite motion with the nose pads or temples.

How do you adjust glasses around your ears?

Make sure the heat source does not touch the lenses, as it might ruin the coatings and cause damage.

How to adjust crooked glasses

How to tighten glasses with a screwdriver

Avoid fixing your glasses yourself if a screw comes out or an arm separates. Instead, get your spectacles properly adjusted by an optician.

DID YOU KNOW?

If the screws of your glasses are a bit loose, you can use a small screwdriver to adjust them. Tighten them as much as you can, but be sure not to apply too much force.

Ask an optician for optimal glasses adjustments

Opticians are also the best option for adjusting metal frames better, especially if you need to adjust one nose pad arm or both of them.

If you need help with what to do with your current or new pair of glasses, you can contact one of our certified online opticians. They can advise you on what is best to do in your situation.

You can also check out our Optical Center, an extensive information platform where you can find answers and explanations of all things related to eye care and glasses.

Persol Technology

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Persol Technology

In 1917, in Turin, Italy, Giuseppe Ratti, owner of Berry optical, created Persol’s first sunglasses and lenses for athletes and pilots. The word Persol is derived from the Italian phrase “per il sole”, which means “for the sun”.

As one of the oldest eyewear companies in the world after 100 years of trading, Persol’s foundations are still grounded in unmatched craftsmanship and unmistakable design.

Every pair of Persol sunglasses is proudly handmade in Italy and they appeal to a wide array of people around the world. With great attention to detail, Persol sunglasses are perfect, complex and precise.

During the 1980s, Persol focused on research and technological development. The company started to produce increasingly innovative eyewear for mountaineering expeditions, desert rallies and other extreme sport events.

The company has constantly evolved with its cutting-edge technology.

Polarised lenses

In 1985, Persol’s research and development centre presented polarised lenses. These lenses were used by Russian astronauts and Italian mountaineers.

Polarised lenses block light reflected off sand, roads and water, ensuring clear vision even in extreme environments.

The 1.8mm super light Persol sunglasses with polarised lenses are developed from extra-fine glass. New production techniques have been adopted to shape and temper the glass to reduce lens thickness from 2.2mm to 1.8mm.

This also helps to reduce their weight to make them lightweight and comfortable to wear. Furthermore, a very fine film of polarising organic material is inserted between 2 crystal lenses which blocks harmful rays bouncing off water, sand and roads.

Photo polar lens

Photo Polar Lens is a combination of a polarised and a photochromic lens in a pair of Persol sunglasses. The photochromic lens is designed to automatically adapt to the surrounding light.

When they are exposed to bright light on a sunny day, the lens reacts and darkens in order to offer protection from the sun’s radiation and to prevent eye strain.

As light levels decrease, the molecules return to their original state and become transparent once again.

Combining a photochromic lens with a polarised lens, Persol Photo Polar lens can adapt to any light situation. For any extreme environmental condition, Photo Polar Lens eliminates reflection, reduces eye strain and ensures complete eye comfort.

Crystal lenses

Using first-class materials, almost every pair of Persol sunglasses contains crystal lenses. Crystal is one of the most precious natural materials used in creating optical devices.

Crystal lenses make Persol sunglasses scratch-resistant and increase their durability. They offer a high level of protection against harmful rays from the sun and they also guarantee incredible visual clarity.

Comfort

Introduced in the 30s, Meflecto is the world’s first flexible stem system. A harmonic steel core intersects two metal cylinders that are inserted into an acetate system. Meflecto allows the stem to bend easily without putting pressure on the head.

This allows the glasses to adapt to any face shape to provide maximum comfort. This technology is one of a kind as there is nothing similar on the market!

Persol introduced Persol Victor Flex, an application of the Meflecto concept. These Persol sunglasses are fitted with a 3-incision bridge. This creates a comfortable curve, enhances grip and increases comfort.

Furthermore, Persol sunglasses come in more than 4 sizes, have bridges with different heights and arms of different lengths to ensure that each pair fits comfortably on any face.

The “Telatura” process is used to distribute weight evenly across the surface of the glass to make them as comfortable as possible.

Even though Persol’s production involves cutting-edge technology, many steps still involve handcrafting with high attention to detail.

A combination of technological solutions and craftmanship gives Persol sunglasses an unbeatable quality, making them leaders in the industry.

At SmartBuyGlasses, we have Persol’s entire selection of sunglasses in our Persol sunglasses sale.

We stock both the men’s and women’s Persol sunglasses collections. They come with a 24-month warranty, a hassle-free 100-day returns policy and a price match guarantee.

Shop your polarised Persol sunglasses today at SmartBuyGlasses!

5 Advantages of Titanium Frames

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5 Advantages of Titanium Frames

Titanium is a transition metal that is often used in the production of eyeglass frames. Titanium metal is high strength and low density.

While titanium frames can cost more than some materials like plastic, wood or other metals, there are some clear advantages that can make it worth the investment.

Before purchasing your next pair of glasses, read about these 5 advantages of having titanium eyeglass frames:

Durability

Titanium metal is extremely strong and that’s what makes titanium frames last longer than others.

Titanium eyeglasses frames can survive more than just the average wear and tear, which means your investment could be saving you money in the long run.

If you’re somebody that is typically rougher with your glasses than others, you should consider titanium glasses frames.

Lightweight

While titanium metal is very strong, you wouldn’t know it just by feeling them. This is because titanium metal is low density, giving titanium glasses frames their lightweight quality.

This feature also makes titanium glasses a good option for anyone with higher prescriptions.

Flexiblility

Another misleading feature of titanium frames is their flexibility. Titanium metal has a certain amount of bend and flexibility that most metals do not.

This flexibility might make the titanium frames seem fragile, but this couldn’t be farther from the truth.

Their flexible quality, on the contrary, is what makes titanium glasses more suited for everyday wear-and-tear.

Corrosion Resistant

While many people prefer metal frames to plastic, metal has a rusting quality over time, especially when in contact with water. Titanium metal, on the other hand, is rust-resistant.

With titanium glasses, you won’t have to worry about moisture corroding your frames.

Hypoallergenic

If you have sensitive skin or are bothered by most eyeglass frame materials, then titanium glasses are definitely the right choice for you.

Titanium is hypoallergenic meaning it will not cause you any negative skin reactions. Titanium frames are often the preferred option for anyone who has sensitive skin.

Parts of Glasses: All You Need to Know

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Parts of Glasses: All You Need to Know

Did you know that glasses are not just lenses and frames? Many other subparts make up the structure of spectacles, and they all have a name and a specific function.

Vision is an aspect of our life that we often take for granted. For many of us, it’s only when we are told that we require vision correction that we realise how much vision improves our quality of life every day.

Seeing that they are such fragile objects, we need to know the parts of eyeglasses so that if ever the need be, we are empowered to explain our requirements to an optical professional, or we can look for replacement glasses parts by ourselves at a store.

What are the parts of glasses called?

Essentially, any pair of eyeglasses has three parts: the front of the frame and the two arms, known as temples. Each of these has its subparts depending on the design and materials used.

The subparts are all indicated in the labelled picture here and then explained in the list below.

Frame

By frame, it’s meant everything that surrounds the lenses. It is the structure of the glasses. Frames can be made of many materials, such as plastic, acetate, metal, wood and other eco-friendly materials.

They can also have different shapes and features, and they have many separate parts with specific names.

Rim

Glasses can have full-rim, semi-rim or rimless frames. The rim is the front part of the frame, which holds the lenses. It is the part of the glasses that gives them their characteristic style.

Bridge

It bridges the two lenses over your nose and holds most of the weight of your glasses. It’s a determining factor for how well the glasses will fit your face. Indeed, bridges vary by style to suit different face shapes.

Top bar or brow bar or sweat bar

Some glasses have a top bar placed just above the bridge between the lenses. Its purpose is either to make the frame more sturdy or to add a fashion detail.

For example, most pilot models have a top bar. This piece can also be known as a double bridge.

Nose pads

These refer to the small oval pads that rest on your nose for a perfect fit and to prevent the glasses from slipping down. Nose pads can be set up in two ways:

Full-rim nose pads: in this case, the nose pads are sculpted as part of the frame front. They’re polished to not be rough on your nose. Acetate or Plastic frames most often have sculpted nose pads which are a part of the frame front.
Push-in nose pads: in this case, the nose pads are attached to the rim. They are usually made of soft clear plastic. The bigger the pad, the more visible it is, and the lesser it is likely to “dig” into the skin. Metal frames have small bars that hold soft plastic nose pads that are adjustable. You can opt for adjustable nose pads for the best comfort.

Pad arms

These small pieces (“arms”) attach the nose pads to the rim. They can be adjustable so you can find the best fit, and they are mainly built on metal frames.

End pieces

The end pieces are found at the top outer corners of the rim. They connect the hinges to the temples and can be decorated to insert fashion details into the frame.

Hinges

The hinges are the metal joints of your glasses, held together by screws or sometimes by intricate metal joins. They connect the end pieces (or frame front, as not all frames have end pieces) to the temples.

Thanks to the hinges, you can easily fold and move the temples. There’s a variety of hinges available which are secured in different ways, such as spring hinges.

Screws

The screws are the parts of glasses that are easier to replace if broken or lost. They hold together the two halves of a hinge and can be tightened or loosened with a little screwdriver.

Most glasses repair kits include screws and a screwdriver specifically made for them.

Temples or arms

Temples are the “arms” of your frames and are located on the sides of your head, sitting on your ears. Their core function is to keep your glasses secure as you go through the day wearing them. Temples can be of the following types:

Paddle or blade or straight temple: it’s a temple without a bend to it and is, therefore, completely straight.
Curl sides: also known as cable temples and typically found in metal frames, the part of the temple close to the ear curls at the ends for a comfortable fit.
Drop or hockey end or swan neck: it is the most common design found in modern eyeglass frames. These frames bend downward to create a secure fit behind your ears.

Temple tips

The temple tips are placed at the end of the temples. They are made from a different and more comfortable material because they aim to protect the skin behind your ear from irritation.

Lenses

Lenses are the most crucial part of your prescription glasses. They’re chosen according to the prescription details from your optometrist for correcting your vision problems (like astigmatism, myopia and hyperopia).

Lenses can be made of various materials and then customised with many different coatings, such as anti-scratch, anti-fog and anti-glare, and add-ons like transitions, polarisation, zFORT® blue block, tinting and mirror.

According to your prescription and needs, your optician will point you in the right direction regarding which lenses to choose.

Know your glasses anatomy

Now that you know the different parts of glasses, it’ll be easier to identify them on your prescription glasses or explain what is wrong with them to your optician.

Moreover, you should know that all the terms discussed here also apply to parts of sunglasses, blue light glasses and reading glasses alike. Make sure you also learn how to take care of your glasses at home and how to clean your glasses properly.

You can always refer to this article and our labelled picture if you need support with your glasses’ anatomy. For anything else related to eye care and eye health, you can always visit our online Optical Centre or speak to our certified online opticians.

Harry Styles’ Sunglasses Inspo

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Harry Styles’ Sunglasses Inspo You Need for Summer

Aurora Gould

Aurora is a Digital Marketing Specialist for SmartBuyGlasses. She’s enthusiastic about supporting the marketing efforts across multiple channels. Her goal is to create riveting content that is also educational by bringing to you all the latest eyewear trends.

Let’s combine your passion for music and fashion with one-of-a-kind Harry Styles’ sunglasses inspo to enjoy the highly-anticipated release of his new album on May 20!

With summer around the corner, it’s time to upgrade your look with funky sunnies or trendy, full coverage eyewear to smile or let your emotions loose as you sing along to Harry Styles’ new songs.

Let’s pay homage to some of Harry Style’s iconic outfits and heart-touching songs through outstanding eyewear.

Watermelon, Summer & Gucci

Who doesn’t love a refreshing poolside moment with a glass of lemonade and a juicy slice of watermelon? Even if it’s by your inflatable pool in the garden, you can live life like you’re at a 5-star resort.

Watermelon Sugar is a chill summer vibe that you can enjoy all season long with these Gucci GG0875S 003 transparent burgundy frames. The oversized sunglasses are never too big if you want to rock a casual yet sophisticated style.

Want to find a blue pair like Harry Styles’ sunglasses in the music video? Explore a range of blue frames and use our Virtual Try-On tool to have fun trying them on!

So be extra as you pair your red swimsuit, and red Gucci sunnies and get ready for a watermelon sugar high.

You’re so Golden

Get your yellow hats and white shirts ready! And what better way to combine your funky look than with a pair of easy-going Tom Ford MACKENZIE-02?

The gold frames are delicate and don’t overpower your face. Pilot sunglasses are an excellent pair for oval and heart face shapes since they complement and smoothen your facial features.

Don’t be scared to jump into a convertible and drive through beautiful landscapes with your new trendy sunnies.

As it Was With Retro Styles

You can find what you love even with classic frames, thanks to various frame designs. And retro cat-eye sunglasses are a timeless style anyone can rock year after year.

Our stylish and unique LMNT collection offers you this pair of LMNT Slade C3 in a classic tortoiseshell frame that any face shape can style.

LMNT Slade is perfect for a casual or formal occasion and, for sure, a fabulous pair to match one of Harry Style’s best outfits.

Love & Adore You

You can walk through paradise with your strawberry lipstick and this pair of Guess GF 6116 66B. This unisex eyewear is a great pair to shield your eyes from the sun with quality UV protection, whether on a dock or at the beach.

You can now match Harry Styles’ heart glasses with the Guess heart shape frame to get ready for a dance party with friends or to go to his upcoming concert!

Turn heads and get people to lose themselves in your new trendy sunnies.

Cover Up the Happy Tears

Only time will tell, but we’ve got the perfect pair to help cover up your watery eyes when listening to Sign of the Times.

Mr. Boho has a range of stylish and durable prescription sunglasses that stand the test of time! Our sunglasses inspiration from one of Harry Styles’ best looks is this pair of Mr. Boho Arroios ALG1-08!

The oval frame would look great on an angular face shape, such as square faces, and can be styled with vintage outfits and a long blue coat.

You’ve just got to give it a try!

New Look for the New Album

Playlist, headphones, and tissues ready! We’re all set to sing along to Harry Styles’ songs with fashionable sunglasses!

Find your new everyday eyewear for less, wear them and match your favourite Harry Styles sunglasses inspo with SmartBuyGlasses.

Our fast shipping will get you ready to groove with a few simple clicks. Listening to Harry Styles will never be As it Was before with your new style.

What frames will you choose? Follow us @smartbuyglasses & tag us in your favourite look!

Harry Styles’ Sunglasses Inspo You Need for Summer

Aurora Gould

Let’s combine your passion for music and fashion with one-of-a-kind Harry Styles’ sunglasses inspo to enjoy the highly-anticipated release of his new album on May 20!

With summer around the corner, it’s time to upgrade your look with funky sunnies or trendy, full coverage eyewear to smile or let your emotions loose as you sing along to Harry Styles’ new songs.

Let’s pay homage to some of Harry Style’s iconic outfits and heart-touching songs through outstanding eyewear.

Watermelons, Summer & Gucci

Want to find a blue pair like Harry Styles’ sunglasses in the music video? Explore a range of blue frames and use our Virtual Try-On tool to have fun trying them on!

So be extra as you pair your red swimsuit, red Gucci sunnies and get ready for a watermelon sugar high.

You’re so Golden

Get your yellow hats and white shirts ready! And what better way to combine your funky look than with a pair of easy-going Tom Ford MACKENZIE-02?

The gold frames are delicate and don’t overpower your face. Pilot sunglasses are an excellent pair for oval and heart face shapes since they complement and smoothen your facial features.

Don’t be scared to jump into a convertible and drive through beautiful landscapes with your new trendy sunnies.

As it Was With Retro Styles

You can find what you love even with classic frames, thanks to various frame designs. And retro cat-eye sunglasses are a timeless style anyone can rock year after year.

Our stylish and unique LMNT collection offers you this pair of LMNT Slade C3 in a classic tortoiseshell frame that any face shape can style.

LMNT Slade is perfect for a casual or formal occasion and, for sure, a fabulous pair to match one of Harry Style’s best outfits.

Love & Adore You

You can now match Harry Styles’ heart glasses with the Guess heart shape frame to get ready for a dance party with friends or to go to his upcoming concert!

Turn heads and get people to lose themselves in your new trendy sunnies.

Cover Up the Happy Tears

Only time will tell, but we’ve got the perfect pair to help cover up your watery eyes when listening to Sign of the Times.

The oval frame would look great on an angular face shape, such as square faces, and can be styled with vintage outfits and a long blue coat.

You’ve just got to give it a try!

New Looks for the New Album

Playlist, headphones, and tissues ready! We’re all set to sing along to Harry Styles’ songs with fashionable sunglasses!

Find your new everyday eyewear for less, wear them and match your favorite Harry Styles sunglasses inspo with SmartBuyGlasses.

Our fast shipping will get you ready to groove with a few simple clicks. Listening to Harry Styles will never be As it Was before with your new style.

What frames will you choose? Follow us @smartbuyglasses & tag us in your favorite look!

5 Summer 2022 Fashion Trends We Love

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5 Summer Fashion Trends We Love

Aurora Gould

After being cooped up indoors this spring due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we’ve had plenty of time to dream about summer 2020 fashion trends to kick off the new decade. This year, some predict a combination of spring summer 2020 trends as we make up for time lost.

We’re ready to get back out there and appreciate the little things again. This includes spending more time outdoors and enjoying seeing family and friends again. While things slowly begin to go back to normal, even the world of fashion has been affected by this global pandemic. From more protective eyewear to greater attention to sustainability, here are the latest spring summer 2020 trends for the designer eyewear you can expect to see & the influencers wearing them.

1. Thick Rimmed Eyeglasses like @andrea_romagnuolo

This summer, we’re really going to appreciate spending time outdoors with friends! While public gatherings might look different this summer, nothing is stopping us from dressing up to feel great again.

Thick frame glasses are the perfect spring summer 2020 fashion trend to dress up any style. We love how @andrea_romagnuolo is embracing the trend, with these Tom Ford chic black sunglasses. You can easily copy his style with a similar pair of thick rimmed sunnies too.

Get his look now and let the fun begin with these our top picks for thick-framed eyeglasses:

Tom Ford FT0615

Adidas Originals AOR009

2. Shield Sunglasses Summer Trends

Shield Sunglasses were trending in 2019 after celebrities such as Kim Kardashian, Victoria Beckham, and Jennifer Lopez paved the way for this novel design. You can expect to see this style back and in full force as we continue to battle the COVID-19 pandemic. Not only is this a cool summer 2020 trend, but it also offers optimal eye protection from harmful substances.

It’s going to be a hot summer with these shield sunglasses:

Oakley OO9387 CROSSRANGE SHIELD

JULBO SHIELD J5065051

3. Angular Eyeglasses Spring Summer 2020 Trends with @mouldyfruit

5 Summer Fashion Trends We Love

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1. Thick Rimmed Eyeglasses like @andrea_romagnuolo

Get his look now and let the fun begin with these our top picks for thick-framed eyeglasses:

Tom Ford FT0615

Adidas Originals AOR009

2. Shield Sunglasses Summer Trends

It’s going to be a hot summer with these shield sunglasses:

Oakley OO9387 CROSSRANGE SHIELD

JULBO SHIELD J5065051

3. Angular Eyeglasses Spring Summer 2020 Trends with @mouldyfruit

Minimalist eyeglasses with the right shape can make all the difference when it comes to innovative design. @mouldyfruit is leading the look this summer with these rectangular shades.

Rectangles and angles are a sought after summer 2020 fashion trend, and they are being mastered by some of the hottest brands in designer eyewear. A new twist on the 2018 and 2019 trend of tiny frames, you’re guaranteed to see variations of this summer trend everywhere this year.

Sharpen up your style this summer like influencer @mouldyfruit now with these hot rectangle frames:

Michael Kors MK2087U

Prada PR04VS

4. Sustainable Designer Eyewear

Designer brands such as Giorgio Armani have come out and advocated for a new age after the COVID-19 pandemic: an end to fast fashion. Likewise, Vogue has published a blank white cover for it’s April issue to resemble a blank sheet and hope for the future. In terms of spring summer 2020 fashion trends, these designer brands have used this time to rethink their strategies and come up with refreshing new ideas.

With brands like Vogue and Giorgio Armani leading the way into this new age of fashion, get on board with the summer 2020 fashion trends of modern sleek frames or tinted cateye lenses:

Giorgio Armani AR8091

Vogue VO5211S

5. Graphic Shapes like @charlottebuttrick

It’s no surprise that modern shapes are paving the way for a new decade of designer eyewear. Namely, graphic shapes that can follow form and function are all the talk for summer 2020 fashion trends.

We love how influencer @charlottebuttrick is making the trend super wearable. This summer, you can get ahead of the curve with an innovative and novel eyewear design just like this. The more daring, the better!

As a rule, the most important thing is to find the right balance between bold and practical. Additionally, with modern shapes come clean colors like blacks and whites.

However beware, this spring summer 2020 trend is for the biggest risk-takers only:

Prada PR10XS

Miu Miu MU05VS

If you love keeping up with the latest trends, you might also enjoy reading about these iconic Lady Gaga Looks! Shop more of our designer sunglasses brands here.

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How to Clean Glasses

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An Introduction to Pinhole Glasses

Pinhole glasses: what are they?

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How a Pair of Glasses Could Help Migraine Headaches

How do glasses for migraine relief work?

How do glasses for migraine relief work?

What is a migraine headache, and how are they caused?

What is a migraine headache, and how are they caused?

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What is the difference between tension and migraine headaches?

What is the difference between tension and migraine headaches?

What are ocular migraines?

What are ocular migraines?

Ocular migraines vs. migraine auras?

Ocular migraines vs. migraine auras?

What is photophobia?

What is photophobia?

What glasses are best for migraines?

What glasses are best for migraines?

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How can photochromic lenses help with migraine headaches?

What other migraine sunglasses are there?

What other migraine sunglasses are there?

Can blue light glasses help with migraines?

Can blue light glasses help with migraines?

Do migraine glasses really work?

Do migraine glasses really work?

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What Is Anisometropia?

What are the types of Anisometropia? | Is Antimetropia rare? | Symptoms of Anisometropia | What causes Anisometropia? |Treatment | Can Anisometropia be corrected with glasses?| Does Anisometropia get worse?

What are the types of anisometropia?

1) Simple anisometropia

2) Hyperopic anisometropia

3) Simple astigmatic anisometropia

4) Compound astigmatic anisometropia

5) Mixed astigmatic anisometropia

6) Antimetropia

Is antimetropia rare?

Symptoms of anisometropia

What causes anisometropia?

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