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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
How daily disposable, two-week and monthly contact lenses compare for comfort, hygiene, cost and convenience, and what your contact lens prescription includes.
How to read the three numbers on glasses frames (lens width, bridge and temple length), find your size from a pair you own, and choose frames for your face.
The right way to clean eyeglasses and sunglasses: what to use, what to avoid, how to clean nose pads and frames, and how to store glasses safely.
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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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Polarized vs UV Sunglasses: What Protects Your Eyes
Sunglasses
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Progressive vs Bifocal Lenses: Which Should You Choose?
Lenses
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How to Choose Sunglasses for Your Face Shape
Style
Eyewear questions, answered
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 →What does 52-18-140 mean on glasses?
52 mm lens width, 18 mm bridge width and 140 mm temple (arm) length.
Read: Glasses Frame Size Guide →Can I clean glasses with my shirt?
It's best not to. Clothing traps dust and grit that can scratch lenses and coatings. Use a clean microfiber cloth.
Read: How to Clean Glasses Without Scratching the Lenses →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 polarized sunglasses better?
For glare from water, roads and snow, yes. They don't protect against UV by themselves, so make sure they're also labeled 100% UV or UV400.
Read: Polarized vs UV Sunglasses →Clear answers about eyewear
Frame measurements, lens materials, coatings and UV protection come from the brand's own published specs.
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The eyewear index
- 01EyeglassesPrescription glasses, frames, lens types and coatings.4 pages
- 02SunglassesSunglasses for everyday, sport and driving, including prescription sunglasses.2 pages
- 03Contact lensesDaily, two-week and monthly contact lenses, and lens care.1 page
- 04AccessoriesCases, cleaning kits, straps, readers and computer glasses.1 page