Scheduled to have cataract surgery?
Following cataract surgery, the perfect power for reading glasses varies depending on an individual and her/his activities. While a one common diopter strength is sufficient for most people , some may need a higher or lower power.
Your Eyes Can Speak
Your eyes communicate silently for you and often reveal your thoughts and emotions. That’s because your eyes are said to be the "windows to the sou...
On-trend with Attitude Glasses
A recent sighting of a long-time acquaintance wearing glasses, uncharacteristically, led me to ask whether she decided to go without her contacts t...
Readers for Rock Stars
What's the secret to a rock star's eternal youth, "cool factor," and energy?
Diopter. What does it mean?
Civilizations have used lenses since the Middle Ages, even if they did not completely comprehend the science of optics. People in the Middle Ages, ...
Reading Glasses: What's the difference?
Reading glasses are used, primarily, by people over 40-years old who have difficulty focusing their close-up vision. Reading glasses are available ...
How to Clean Your Reading Glasses
After investing in a pair of good readers, it's important to maintain, repair, and clean them periodically. Your reading glasses will last longer a...
Won't You Be My Neighbor?
We saw “Won’t You Be My Neighbor” this week, a documentary about Fred Rogers and his popular TV show, Mr. Rogers Neighborhood. This motion picture,...
When purchasing readers, what's most important?
Getting the proper diopter strength is most significant. You'll find self-administered eye tests on most websites and in retail stores. Use such a ...
Can drug store readers harm your eyes?
Cheap readers won’t harm your eyes, but they may reduce the amount of time you can read comfortably. Drug store readers are typically made with pla...
What Is the Role of Color When Choosing Reading Glasses?
When people choose reading glasses, they spend most of the time focusing on the frame. Would the angular shaped frames suit the shape of their face...
Does Alexa Need Readers? [VIDEO]
Special thanks to Shelley Grossman who equipped our household with this device just prior to the arrival of Hurricane Irma.
Alexa, say hello. Hi t...
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