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How Do Drug Store Readers Compare to Custom Reading Glasses?
Drugstore readers are made for an average person, not you. Learn why pupillary distance matters, what prismatic effect is, and when it’s time to get a custom pair made for your eyes.
How Do I Know a Frame Will Fit My Face?
The numbers printed on glasses frames don’t tell you if they’ll actually fit your face. Here’s what to measure instead, and how to do it at home with just a ruler and a mirror.
How Do I Choose The Right Magnifier?
How do you choose the right magnifier for low vision? Learn why diopters matter more than the “x” rating, how magnification affects field of view, and how to estimate the right power for your patient.
What Do The Measurements Of My Eyeglasses Mean?
This is a comprehensive tour of eyeglass measurements, explaining how they translate from the frame to your face for optimal comfort and clear vision.
How Do Tints Fit Into The Broader Rehab Plan For Traumatic Brain Injury?
Learn how tinted lenses can aid in concussion and traumatic brain injury recovery by reducing visual strain and preserving energy for healing.
What Are The Benefits of Using Tinted Glasses to Manage Photophobia?
Learn how you can manage Photophobia, starting with simple solutions like hats and side shields before finding the right tinted lenses for your needs.
How Can Tinted Eyewear Help With TBI and Concussion Recovery?
Learn how tinted eyewear can be a practical solution for concussion and TBI recovery and how tinted lenses filter visual input, helping your brain heal.
What Are Monocular Telescopes and How Do They Work?
Discover how monocular telescopes help low vision patients with “spotting” tasks like reading signs.
What Can I Do If I Am Diagnosed with Macular Degeneration?
Told “nothing can be done” for your macular degeneration? Discover the functional tools, from magnification to telescope glasses, that help you stay independent.
What Do the Numbers on My Prescription Mean?
Confused by your eye prescription? Here we break down Sphere, Cylinder, Axis, Prism, and Add power.
Is Anti-Reflective Coating a Scam?
Is anti-reflective (AR) coating a scam? Learn the truth about the “8% rule,” why it’s essential for clip-ons, and what it actually does for night driving glare.
How Do I Calculate Which Magnifier I Need?
Learn how to easily measure your reading ability and calculate the magnification power you need.