Distance Glasses – What you need to know

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Distance Glasses - What you need to know

Yes, you can wear glasses for both near and far distance. Some eye conditions entail that you might need two prescription powers for both myopia (short-sightedness) and hyperopia (long-sightedness). In these cases, bifocal lenses or multifocal lenses are required. These lenses can combine multiple prescription powers so you can see both near and far. Bifocal and multifocal lenses can also be useful for conditions such as presbyopia.

Single vision lenses, on the other hand are used to correct one common eye refractive error at a time.

Progressive lenses are a very good option for comfortably combining multiple prescription powers in one pair of glasses.

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Distance Glasses - What you need to know

Yes, you can wear glasses for both near and far distance. Some eye conditions entail that you might need two prescription powers for both myopia (short-sightedness) and hyperopia (long-sightedness). In these cases, bifocal lenses or multifocal lenses are required. These lenses can combine multiple prescription powers so you can see both near and far. Bifocal and multifocal lenses can also be useful for conditions such as presbyopia.

Single vision lenses, on the other hand are used to correct one common eye refractive error at a time.

Progressive lenses are a very good option for comfortably combining multiple prescription powers in one pair of glasses.

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Ray-Ban Sunglasses Lenses

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Ray-Ban Sunglasses Lenses

Ray-Ban has a rich history dating back to 1936. As the best-selling designer sunglasses brand worldwide, Ray-Ban continues to innovate with revolutionary eyewear while staying true to their Ray-ban classic designs. The brands iconic status is likely due to the high quality, superior performance and comfort of its glasses.

Ray-ban sunglasses offer a wide variety of lenses, with each one having its own unique characteristics and purpose. Our guide will lead you through the different types of Ray-Ban sunglass lenses to help you get a better idea of which lens is right for you.

Solid colour lenses

As the name implies, this type of Ray-Ban sunglasses lens comes in a solid colour. They are also non-mirrored and non-polarised.

• Green classic G-15: Similar to the story of Ray-ban Aviator sunglasses, the Classic Ray-Ban G-15 lens was originally developed for military pilots in 1937. It has a solid green colour and operates in low light to sunny conditions. These sunglasses offer a high level of clarity, comfort, protection and more accurate vision by absorbing 85% of visible light and filtering out most blue light as well as achieving outstanding colour contrast.

• Brown Classic B-15: As the twin to the Ray-Ban G-15 lenses, it offers the same high performance with a high level of clarity, comfort, and protection. However, brown lenses provide greater contrast in low light conditions and perform better on cloudy days.

Gradient lenses 

The tint in Ray-Ban gradient sunglasses recedes from top to bottom, so the lenses are darkest at the top and gradually recede until there is no tint at the bottom. Therefore, the lenses offer complete clarity of vision and protection from harmful UV rays. These features make gradient lenses a great option for driving.

Thanks to its precise chemical immersion process, the plastic Ray-Ban sunglasses lenses attain a receding transition from a dark to light shade. In contrast, high vacuum processes make the crystal lens tinted on the back, allowing for smooth colour transitions.

Polarised lenses

Ray-ban polarised sunglasses have lenses that are fantastic for those who do a lot of sporting activities such as daytime fishing, skiing, mountaineering, hiking in snowy areas or even sunny highway driving, as it helps to reduce glare. Ray-Ban Polarised sunglasses only allow light to enter the lens vertically and block any light that reflects from a horizontal surface such as light bouncing off water or a field of snow. These lenses are easily identifiable as they have a “P” following the lens logo.

Chromance lenses

Ray-ban Chromance is a revolutionary new lens technology for those who love colour. All Ray-Ban Chromance lenses intensify colour as well as recognition which gives the perception of brighter and more vibrant colour.

The lenses enhance contrasts, filter harmful UV rays and eliminate glare as well as reflections. As a result, Ray-Ban chromance lenses can sharpen your visual field, optimise vision and improve your experience. They meet the demand of a fast-paced urban lifestyle and are perfect for challenges faced in a sporting environment.

Mirror lenses

The mirror coating applied to this lens makes your Ray-Ban sunglasses look like small mirrors, a feature that not only looks great but also has major functional benefits. The Ray-ban mirrored sunglasses coating is made by fusing superheated metal oxides to the lens at a molecular level to ensure a uniform layer. Reflective lenses block sun glare while providing a strong colour contrast in order to help your vision remain clear and crisp. Additionally, the mirror coating hides your eyes so that they are not visible through any reflective lenses which gives you a unique look.

Shop at SmartBuyGlasses today! You will find all the Ray-Ban sunglasses at an incredible price with the latest lens technology. They will come with a 24-month warranty, a hassle-free 100-day returns policy and a price match guarantee.

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5 Tips for Buying The Right Eyeglasses For Your Child

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5 Tips for Buying The Right Eyeglasses For Your Child

How to Choose Glasses for Your Child

Choosing the perfect pair of children’s eyeglasses frames can be a stressful ordeal. Having options is great, but when there are so many different frames and lens materials to choose from, it can be overwhelming to say the least. Not to mention, you can’t forget the importance of eye protection, long-term durability, and warranties.

To help you on your quest of finding the right kids’ prescription glasses, here are a few easy tips and things to think about when finding the perfect pair. Firstly, it is important to get a thorough eye exam from a children’s eye doctor in order to get the right prescription in the first place. This will then determine the best type of glasses for your needs.

1) Lens Thickness

The thickness of the glasses’ lenses will depend on your child’s prescription. Stronger prescriptions need thicker lenses and weaker prescriptions can be corrected easily with thinner lenses. However, thicker lenses tend to be heavier and need to be fitted with frames that can protect them properly.

2) Plastic or Metal?

When it comes to frames, both plastic and metal (wire) frames are durable. In recent years, many eyewear manufacturers have begun to duplicate adult eyewear designs into children’s glasses. That means you may even be able to find a mini-version of your own pair of glasses for your little one.

3) Lens Material

After you’ve found the perfect frames, the next step is choosing lenses. When it comes to kids’ eyeglasses frames, polycarbonate lenses are highly recommended. They are extremely durable, scratch-resistant and offer excellent optics. Not to mention, they have built in protection against harmful UV radiation and can be made for any eye prescription.

It’s wise to stay away from glass lenses as these can easily break and cause serious eye damage.

4) Comfort Is Key 

Protection and improved vision are the most important factors when choosing glasses for children. If you are going through the process of finding glasses that your child will take care of and love to wear, paying attention to comfort is key. Of course, you want your child to feel good and enjoy wearing their glasses – otherwise it will be very difficult to get them into the routine of wearing them.

Take safety and UV protection into consideration, but don’t forget to listen to your child’s opinions. After all, they will be the ones wearing the glasses every day and should feel comfortable and happy in their glasses. 

5) Sports Eyewear

If your child has an interest in contact sports, it may be a good time to invest in a pair of kids eyeglasses for sports. Although regular polycarbonate lenses are durable enough, normal prescription glasses frames do not hold up so well when subjected to trauma. Sports goggles like this range from PROGEAR offer that little bit of extra protection and strength while providing the same great vision as normal prescription glasses.

And there you have it! Hopefully these tips will come in handy when you’re choosing the perfect glasses for your children. At SmartBuyGlasses, we offer several of the best-selling kids’ eyeglasses brands including Bolle Kids and Shadez – and more convenient models from value brand SmartBuy Kids. Check out our full range here.

I’ve Found Some Glasses for My Child and I’m Looking for Some New Glasses for Myself. What Now?

Nice. You’ve got the hard bit out of the way. Now, it’s time to select a pair of glasses – or even sunglasses – that’s right for you. At SmartBuyGlasses we’re proud to host a whole range of luxury brands, value models, cutting-edge technologies and more. We stock loads of brands that offer progressive lenses – just select your new prescription on checkout. If you’ve seen a pair you like the look of, but aren’t sure how they’ll look ‘on-face’, why don’t you have a look at…

Virtual Try-On

SmartBuyGlasses’ revolutionary Virtual Try-On tool is an advanced online solution to the problem of not being able to check out a pair of glasses in-hand. It’s simple and free! See what you look like wearing different designer sunglasses or eyeglasses from home in just 2 easy steps.

Step 1: record your selfie video. We’ll walk you through a simple process and show you how to use your desktop or mobile camera to record a quick, five-second selfie video.

Step 2: try on glasses online! Go to the brand page of any glasses you’d like to virtually try-on. Then, filter by ‘Virtual Try-On’ in the special features option. You can see yourself wearing any of the glasses that appear! We have over 5,000 pairs of eyeglasses and 6,000 pairs of sunglasses just a few clicks away from appearing on your face!

Given the current pandemic, going to your local opticians’ or eyewear store isn’t so easy at the moment. The Virtual Try-On tool eliminates the stress of making your mind up in person, the time wasted going to and from the store, and the typically high costs of visiting a brick-and-mortar shop. It really is the perfect socially distanced try-before-you-buy!

Arise Collective™ Clarity prescription lenses

SmartBuyGlasses offers groundbreaking durability, pristine clarity and perfect vision – all in the same lenses. Arise Collective™ Clarity prescription lenses are made for the everyday wearer, but also offer advanced protection making them suitable for any adventure.

The Arise Collective™ Clarity lens collection comes packed with protective elements to provide you with an unbeatable pair of prescription glasses. From scratch-resistant and anti-reflective coatings to UV 400 and superhydrophobic protection, these lenses are guaranteed to keep your eyes comfortable in any situation.

These lenses are also aspheric, making them thinner and lighter than many other prescription lenses. These high-performing, durable lenses feature innovative lens technology that provides optimal clarity and comfort in the urban jungle.

Simply choose any frames you like, enter your prescription and select Arise Collective™ Clarity for your lens type. Let’s get started!

zFORT® Blue Light Blocking Glasses

Blue light is a potentially harmful form of light. While it is naturally emitted by the sun, electronic devices (upon which we’re spending more and more time every day) are also high-level producers. Blue light rays at a wavelength between 415nm – 455nm can damage your retinal cells, which may lead to premature eye ageing and vision problems in the future.

Our exposure to these harmful light rays may also cause a range of other health problems, including poor sleep (according to a 2012 Harvard Medical School study). Find out more about how to protect your eyes from blue light with anti blue light glasses from zFORT®.

Discover more than 180 designer eyewear brands and over 80,000 pairs of sunglasses and glasses for the best prices online at SmartBuyGlasses. Offering game-changing technology, buying glasses online has never been easier. With the help of our Virtual Try-On tool, you can virtually trial thousands of pairs of eyewear from our selection!

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5 Tips for Buying The Right Eyeglasses For Your Child

How to Choose Glasses for Your Child

Choosing the perfect pair of children’s eyeglasses frames can be a stressful ordeal. Having options is great, but when there are so many different frames and lens materials to choose from, it can be overwhelming to say the least. Not to mention, you can’t forget the importance of eye protection, long-term durability, and warranties.

To help you on your quest of finding the right kids’ prescription glasses, here are a few easy tips and things to think about when finding the perfect pair. Firstly, it is important to get a thorough eye exam from a children’s eye doctor in order to get the right prescription in the first place. This will then determine the best type of glasses for your needs.

1) Lens Thickness

The thickness of the glasses’ lenses will depend on your child’s prescription. Stronger prescriptions need thicker lenses and weaker prescriptions can be corrected easily with thinner lenses. However, thicker lenses tend to be heavier and need to be fitted with frames that can protect them properly.

2) Plastic or Metal?

When it comes to frames, both plastic and metal (wire) frames are durable. In recent years, many eyewear manufacturers have begun to duplicate adult eyewear designs into children’s glasses. That means you may even be able to find a mini-version of your own pair of glasses for your little one.

3) Lens Material

After you’ve found the perfect frames, the next step is choosing lenses. When it comes to kids’ eyeglasses frames, polycarbonate lenses are highly recommended. They are extremely durable, scratch-resistant and offer excellent optics. Not to mention, they have built in protection against harmful UV radiation and can be made for any eye prescription.

It’s wise to stay away from glass lenses as these can easily break and cause serious eye damage.

4) Comfort Is Key 

Protection and improved vision are the most important factors when choosing glasses for children. If you are going through the process of finding glasses that your child will take care of and love to wear, paying attention to comfort is key. Of course, you want your child to feel good and enjoy wearing their glasses – otherwise it will be very difficult to get them into the routine of wearing them.

Take safety and UV protection into consideration, but don’t forget to listen to your child’s opinions. After all, they will be the ones wearing the glasses every day and should feel comfortable and happy in their glasses. 

5) Sports Eyewear

If your child has an interest in contact sports, it may be a good time to invest in a pair of kids eyeglasses for sports. Although regular polycarbonate lenses are durable enough, normal prescription glasses frames do not hold up so well when subjected to trauma. Sports goggles like this range from PROGEAR offer that little bit of extra protection and strength while providing the same great vision as normal prescription glasses.

And there you have it! Hopefully these tips will come in handy when you’re choosing the perfect glasses for your children. At SmartBuyGlasses, we offer several of the best-selling kids’ eyeglasses brands including Bolle Kids and Shadez – and more convenient models from value brand SmartBuy Kids. Check out our full range here.

I’ve Found Some Glasses for My Child and I’m Looking for Some New Glasses for Myself. What Now?

Nice. You’ve got the hard bit out of the way. Now, it’s time to select a pair of glasses – or even sunglasses – that’s right for you. At SmartBuyGlasses we’re proud to host a whole range of luxury brands, value models, cutting-edge technologies and more. We stock loads of brands that offer progressive lenses – just select your new prescription on checkout. If you’ve seen a pair you like the look of, but aren’t sure how they’ll look ‘on-face’, why don’t you have a look at…

Virtual Try-On

SmartBuyGlasses’ revolutionary Virtual Try-On tool is an advanced online solution to the problem of not being able to check out a pair of glasses in-hand. It’s simple and free! See what you look like wearing different designer sunglasses or eyeglasses from home in just 2 easy steps.

Step 1: record your selfie video. We’ll walk you through a simple process and show you how to use your desktop or mobile camera to record a quick, five-second selfie video.

Step 2: try on glasses online! Go to the brand page of any glasses you’d like to virtually try-on. Then, filter by ‘Virtual Try-On’ in the special features option. You can see yourself wearing any of the glasses that appear! We have over 5,000 pairs of eyeglasses and 6,000 pairs of sunglasses just a few clicks away from appearing on your face!

Given the current pandemic, going to your local opticians’ or eyewear store isn’t so easy at the moment. The Virtual Try-On tool eliminates the stress of making your mind up in person, the time wasted going to and from the store, and the typically high costs of visiting a brick-and-mortar shop. It really is the perfect socially distanced try-before-you-buy!

Arise Collective™ Clarity prescription lenses 

SmartBuyGlasses offers groundbreaking durability, pristine clarity and perfect vision – all in the same lenses. Arise Collective™ Clarity prescription lenses are made for the everyday wearer, but also offer advanced protection making them suitable for any adventure.

The Arise Collective™ Clarity lens collection comes packed with protective elements to provide you with an unbeatable pair of prescription glasses. From scratch-resistant and anti-reflective coatings to UV 400 and superhydrophobic protection, these lenses are guaranteed to keep your eyes comfortable in any situation.

These lenses are also aspheric, making them thinner and lighter than many other prescription lenses. These high-performing, durable lenses feature innovative lens technology that provides optimal clarity and comfort in the urban jungle.

Simply choose any frames you like, enter your prescription and select Arise Collective™ Clarity for your lens type. Let’s get started!

zFORT® Blue Light Blocking Glasses

Blue light is a potentially harmful form of light. While it is naturally emitted by the sun, electronic devices (upon which we’re spending more and more time every day) are also high-level producers. Blue light rays at a wavelength between 415nm – 455nm can damage your retinal cells, which may lead to premature eye ageing and vision problems in the future.

Our exposure to these harmful light rays may also cause a range of other health problems, including poor sleep (according to a 2012 Harvard Medical School study). Find out more about how to protect your eyes from blue light with anti blue light glasses from zFORT®.

Discover more than 180 designer eyewear brands and over 80,000 pairs of sunglasses and glasses for the best prices online at SmartBuyGlasses. Offering game-changing technology, buying glasses online has never been easier. With the help of our Virtual Try-On tool, you can virtually trial thousands of pairs of eyewear from our selection!

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