For those ordering prescription lenses from Lensabl, you will have to send us a copy of your prescription (Rx). However, not all prescriptions are written the same, and all the numbers and abbreviations can be confusing. Below is a guide on inputting your Rx (prescription) properly so we can get you seeing clearly as soon as possible 🙂 OD: Stands for […]
Your Guide To Understanding Your Eyeglasses Prescription
The Different Types of Glasses Lenses
If you are getting a new pair of glasses, you may be wondering which lenses you should select. Choosing the right lenses for your needs can greatly impact your vision. Whether you are nearsighted or far-sighted or have other needs, you have many lens options to choose from. With such a selection of materials, designs, features and benefits, you may […]
What Are Blue Light Glasses?
The amount of time the average person spends looking at a screen daily has increased exponentially in recent times. As screen exposure increases, the effects that screens have on your body and eyes also heightens. Professionals have acknowledged that excessive screen use can harm the eyes, especially when we do not use the appropriate measures to protect our eyesight. Many doctors […]
How Often Should You Replace Your Glasses?
You never want to replace your glasses unnecessarily, but there are times when replacing your glasses has to be done. Regularly replacing your glasses is vital to the health of your eyes and maintaining working vision. The importance of replacing glasses concerns your general quality of life and overall ability to maintain good vision when engaging in daily activities, such […]
Why You Need Blue-Light Protection, Now More Than Ever
INCREASING “SCREEN TIME” The hours we spend in front of screens has been increasing for years, but now that most of us are spending more time than ever in our homes and trying to entertain or distract ourselves – it’s a real concern. More time sitting too close to the computer and tablet, squinting into our smartphones between work tasks, […]
Never Buy Glasses Without These 3 Things
So you’ve gotten your prescription and are ready to get the lenses and frames, likely from the pushy glasses salesperson who cornered you the second you left the exam room. They’re likely having you try on frame after frame, of course telling you the most expensive one looks the best. Fun times. Understandably, the frames get the most attention during […]
Digital vs. Traditional Lenses
Digital lenses, also known as freeform or HD lenses, are a relatively new type of lenses which entered the market around five years ago. Many have hailed them as a great step forward in optical technology, but they still have a lot to prove. In order to understand the potential benefits and advantages of digital lenses, we must first understand […]
5 Ways To Stop Your Glasses From Fogging Up When You Wear A Mask
Get Flexible! The goal here is to prevent air from escaping out the top of your mask when you exhale. Many store-bought masks have a flexible nose piece, but if you’re using a homemade mask, you can Macgyver a pipe cleaner or other flexible material over where your mask touches your nose. Just make sure to shape the mask so […]
Polarized vs Non-Polarized Lenses
To polarize, or not? Sitting in check out, unsure of whether you should polarize your lenses? We know, it’s a difficult question. And to best guide you towards your answer, it will be helpful for you to understand how light affects polarized lenses — as they are not suitable for all situations. We’ve listed the primary differences between polarized and non-polarized prescription […]