Posts Tagged ‘Prescription sunglasses’

Spring is Sprung!

Sunday, March 11th, 2012

After enjoying some of the hottest days on record for February, and with the Midlands threatened by drought – is it safe to say that spring is on the way? So it may now be the moment to take some time out from watching gambolling lambs and dreaming of Easter eggs to consider your eye wear wardrobe for summer….

Sunspec fashion for summer is still huge, so if you don’t need glasses for distance, dust off your bug eye sunnies from two years ago, the bigger the bigger is still cool, but styles are a bling free zone if you want to look high fashion this season. There are a few wrap around visor styles creeping out again this spring, so check the fashion pages and see if you can recycle some old sunnies. If you have any from the 1970s even better – the Margo Ledbetter look is hot this summer!

If you have a prescription for distance, you have three options – lenses that go dark in the sun, prescription sunglasses, or contact lenses with a prescription sunnies over the top. Let’s take it a step at a time!

Lenses that go dark in the sun – Photochromic lenses are triggered by UV, so they are light indoors, and dark outside. You only have to carry one pair with you, they adapt to any light conditions, and this can be a cheaper option than two separate pairs. You can choose most lens options in a photochromic version.

Prescription Sunglasses – These are permanently dark, which will give plenty of sun protection, but you need to have a clear pair with you, in case you suddenly get caught out and have to drive at night – or if the sun goes in! You can choose from dedicated prescription sunnie ranges, or choose a fashion frame that is suitable for glazing with prescription lenses.

Contact Lenses – You could wear contacts all the time, which is perfect for sport, and fog free cooking!! You can then pick the fanciest sunnies you like to wear over the top, and no one will know that you have a prescription! But bear in mind that you do also need prescription glasses to wear in case of eye infections or even late nights.

It’s a lifestyle choice that you might want to think about sooner rather than later – we’re inundated with orders for sunnies from the first snowdrops up until the burning days of August – and it’s always desperate for that special holiday, so take the time to think about it now, and get set for the sunshine.

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The Gift of Sight

Sunday, December 19th, 2010

If you’re still searching for the elusive perfect present for a loved one, take heart if they are a spectacle wearer – the Internet Glasses Company can be your Father Christmas, so your Christmas prayers are answered!

Glasses as a gift may not sound that exciting, but by giving someone a specific prescription lens, or sunglasses that they always thought were an indulgence, or a bling alternative frame for evenings, you could be filling a niche in their eyewear wardrobe that they never even knew existed!

If your nearest and dearest loves embroidery, reading music, tying flies, hammering at their workbench, knitting…….the list goes on! Then their ordinary reading glasses may not be of the right focal length for these very specific tasks. Even varifocals, due to the angle they have to work at, might not be comfortable. A nice little luxury is the correct power for their favourite hobby. So how do you buy for them? Take a sneaky peek at their present specs and note the size on the side arm. Find an equivalent amongst our extensive range. Tell us their prescription, and the approximate distance they are working at. If you’re not sure, mail us, we can help you with suggested distances. We then calculate the strength they need, pop them in the post, and you get all the thanks! Plus, possibly, a yummy hand knitted sweater from a grateful Great Aunt into the bargain!

Prescription sunglasses are now often seen as a necessity, but for some, they might be a purchase they’ve never got around too. Equally easy- again, check their frame size, and choose any frame a size bigger in the eye size. This is the larger measurement that you read off their frame, usually between 48 and 56 mm. Sizing up means good sun protection. Then add a tint and UV layer to the order, mail us for advice if you’re unsure. You’ll be giving the gift of glamour, safe sight, and fewer wrinkles all in one – who could ask for more!!

For a bling fan who loves some dazzle in their eyewear, a funky frame will be the answer to their every Christmas wish. Pick something suitably snazzy, something a little daring that they won’t wear on a trip to Sainsbury’s, and you won’t go wrong!

So trust the Internet Glasses Company  to do the work of Santa’s little elves for you, and be a cracker this Christmas!

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Tailor Made Prescription Sunglasses

Friday, October 8th, 2010

As prices have come down and the wonders of Internet shopping have made glasses more freely available, people are realising its feasible and economical to have prescription sunglasses. Rather than struggling on with a single pair of clear glasses, or dangerously driving in tints with no power, you can now have the best of both worlds and order a bespoke, one off pair of specs made just for you.

For you sunnies you can re-use an old frame, choose any ordinary prescription frame, or have your prescription glazed into a standard sunspec. So what should you choose and what are the pit-falls?

If you re-use an old frame, check with the optician that it will withstand re-glazing. It’s a false economy to end up with specs that won’t last long or that split while the lenses are being fitted. Other than that, choose a tint colour that suits your frame, and make sure it’s big enough to give good coverage of the eye, to keep the sun out.

Choosing a standard frame means that you know it is good quality and will do the job, and will be customised for your needs with your choice of lens colour. You may want to size up from non-prescription specs, so it looks more like a normal sunnie, and as we said above, to keep the sun out. This is your chance to go for a bolder, chunkier, brighter frame than you would have with clear lenses, it will be robust and look funky on the beach!

If you choose a sunspec and want lenses fitting into it, there are some points to be aware of. Not every frame can be re-used, so check when you buy it. You also need to make sure it’s not too curved – your prescription lenses have their own curve which is governed by power, so not every lens will fit into every frame. Shields, large wrap styles and rimless sunglass are rarely suitable for re-use.

Once you’ve taken these points on board, have a browse and think about your sunnie style – classic, sporty, chic or cool. Then get ordering and pray for the weather to actually try them out!

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It’s A Wrap – Prescription Sunglasses

Sunday, September 5th, 2010

For us spec wearers, summer gives us the opportunity to blend in with every other cool dude, disguising our myopia with prescription sunglasses. This can be blessing or a curse, as we try to get the red-carpet film star or beach babe look in our sunnies while making sure we can see and look good! Prescription sunglasses have become an economical option for all in recent years, thanks to special offer prices and more and more styles becoming available. The only thing you need to take care with is frames that are unsuitable for prescription lenses.

The sunglass trend is always slightly funkier than for clear ophthalmic lenses, going bigger, bolder, and sometimes, more curved. This wrap around style is excellent for sunglasses, as it stops light getting in, and if you’re a keen cyclist then it stops the wind whistling around your eyes too. For non-prescription lenses a large wrap around shield type sunnie can therefore be ideal.

When it comes to adding lens power to a wrap frame however, you can run into problems. Prescription lenses have a curve which is governed by your lens strength. The wonderful laws of Physics do allow us to play around with this to some extent, so you can have curved lenses made to your prescription if the strength is low and the curve can coincide with that of your super cool sunnies. The key here is to talk to the optician before raising your expectations and falling in love with a curvaceous but unobtainable ideal – story of my life!! Make sure the frame you choose has traditional mounts, not some kind of fancy rimless which cannot be glazed with new lenses. Keep the size down as much as possible, and post to us or take into your optician to be assessed. We can get specially made wrap lenses if necessary but these are more expensive, full quotes are always given.

When the Postie delivers your new sunnies into your excited hands, note that your vision might feel a little odd to start with. This is due to the wrap altering your peripheral vision slightly. It usually settles down quite quickly and you’ll stop noticing it. Try wandering around the garden in them before diving behind the wheel or handle bars. Then await the sunshine and get posing!

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Graduation Time

Saturday, June 5th, 2010

Now the sun is out and we’re getting set for the BBQ summer, thoughts and our order books turn to the matter of tints. We start to get lots of queries and orders for prescription sunglasses to help people with driving, sport, and sunshine holidays.  So to help you make your mind up, here are some thoughts and notes on tinted lenses…

A tint is a colour which is added to your lens to cut the effects of glare. Glare on bright days can cause headaches and even crow’s feet as you screw up your eyes to help you to feel more comfortable! On its own a tint does not fully cut out UV, but if you’re in very bright conditions for long periods of time you can add a UV layer with it. Traditional methods of tinting lenses include a dye which the lens absorbs, or coloured crystals within the lens material. Tints should not wash off, but they can fade or change colour slightly over very long periods of time.

A tint can be made in any colour you want, and can be all over the lens or graduate from dark to light. You can choose any shade from dark grey to pink, and mix and match them on a lens. If a lens is dark at the top and clear at the bottom this can be useful to allow you to see down into the car, or a flattering pink tone along the bottom of a lens can warm the skin and be prettier than an all over colour. Mixed colour tints and graduated tints give a cool Seventies vibe to a frame! They have always been popular on deep shaped Aviator styles.

Tint colours are often matched to frames, but as a general rule some shades do a different job to others. Browns and pinks warm things up, grey, blue and green are more neutral for driving, or if you’re a budding landscape artist! Yellow and orange give high contrast, so they’re good for reading the green on the golf course, or shooting. If you enjoy a specific hobby, mail us for help if you think a tint will help you. We can also offer advice on what will look good with your frame.

You can vary the intensity of the tint too, but remember it is illegal to drive at night in anything but the palest tint, so always keep a clear pair of glasses with you.

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Specs for all Occasions

Friday, April 23rd, 2010

Thanks to the rise of good quality, affordable, fashionable and functional glasses available over the net, spectacle wearers have never had it so good in terms of choice and economy. Gone are the days when we had one pair of glasses that we wore for doing the shopping, work, and posh events. If you’re new to specs wear, or just thinking of updating your eyewear options, here are a few thoughts on what you need to see and look good for Summer!

Work/Daily Wear – you may be a high flying exec, or embroiled in the school run, but either way you need a frame to suit your everyday lifestyle. Think about the clothes you wear, and pick a frame that matches your daily uniform in terms of colour and style. For the office it may need to be sharp, smart, and non-frilly! For a more home based lifestyle, soft colours and detail but not shiny bling. A neutral shade that tones with your hair will match any outfit and make you look co-ordinated with little effort.

Evening Wear – this is an occasion to pile on the bling. Pick some shimmer or sparkle, in a darker colour to suit glam make-up and dramatic jewellery. If you’re an LBD kind of girl then black with diamante will be the perfect accessory. If you like an array of evening wear then you could go for a shiny metal that goes with your usual choice of jewellery.

Sports Wear – If you have a particular penchant for cycling, squash, or swimming, then you may need a specific type of frame or tint to suit your sport. You need to cover the aspects of safety, sun protection, and comfort. There are sport specific tints and frames that will raise your game, so talk to your optician, online or in person for help.

Sun Wear – With the depleted ozone layer and our awareness of eye disease such as Macular Degeneration, we all know that our skin and our eyes need protection in the sun. You can go for prescription sunglasses, which stay dark all the time, or photochromics (Reactions) which will adapt to the light conditions. Prescription sunnies look more like proper sunglasses, but you do have to remember to keep a clear pair with you. Photochromics don’t involve as much chopping and changing, but for some they are never dark enough. Weigh up the pros and cons for your lifestyle before deciding.

Hobby Wear – If you have a specific hobby then you may need a different prescription or type of frame to make life easier. We can alter your prescription for specific distances and situations, and suggest lens types that will work for you. Just tell us what you do and we’ll do the rest!

Mail us anytime if you need a specialist pair of glasses, or for advice on your eye care needs. The choice is endless, and the right eyewear for the right situation will make life much easier!

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A Little Extra Help

Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010

Thanks to the wonders of lower prices and easy availability, few of us now have just one pair of glasses for everything. If you want to make your life a little easier, have a think about some of the situations where a little extra help might smooth the way…..what more could you ask for from under £10……

An Extra Reading Pair – many people only use their reading specs for the odd moment when fine detail is difficult, such as a menu in a dimly restaurant or threading a needle. This is fine until you realise you’ve put them down somewhere, or left them at work. A simple extra reading pair will mean you can leave them wherever you need them.

Prescription Sunglasses – Squinting in the sun and envying cool sunnie wearers is no longer necessary as economical  prescription sunglasses are now within everyone’s reach. You can choose any frame you like, or re-use an old one of your own, and have your lenses put in with a dark tint. Leave them in the car or take away with you on holiday. At least on the beach no-one will be able to tell where you’re looking!

Glasses for Sport – Golfers sometimes find it hard to see the ball in their varifocals, swimmers can’t see full stop without their prescription, and people who play bowls may struggle in fashionable shallow frames. All of these would find their sport much easier if they wore a deeper frame with single vision prescription lenses. Golfers would be able to see where they are aiming, and clearly see the ball, swimmers can manage perfectly well with specs, they give a wider field of vision than goggles and are more comfortable. Bowls is better if you can see with the head dipped.

Strong Readers – The power we can give for close work is not a set power as it for long distance sight. If you need extra strength for fine detail – jewellery or card making, embroidery, tying flies, then we can calculate a higher prescription for you. This will give you more magnification at a closer distance, which will be comfortable for your job or hobby and make vision easier.

Whatever you do, we can make things better with an extra pair. Mail or phone us if you need advice, and we can give that little bit of extra help!

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Get Packing!

Sunday, July 26th, 2009

Our jolly holidays will soon be upon us, so lets’ have a quick look at what you need to pack to ensure good eye health and excellent vision while you are away. If you need new specs for your hols then get your order in early – this is always a busy time for any opticians as we rush to fulfill orders to let you do your sight seeing!

Obviously a spare pair of glasses is essential – they get dropped over the side of boats, left on planes, squashed in unfamiliar rooms, and ground into the sand. That blissful view looks even better when you can see it! So don’t think that your four year old pair will do as a spare. Could you drive in them for long periods? Would you be seen dead in the frame?!

Then there are sunglasses, whether prescription or clear. Do you look like Dame Edna or Lady GaGa in last years? Are they scratched, sad, or sandblasted? Make sure you have 100% UV protection and a good tint that’s dark enough for the climate of your destination.

If you wear contact lenses, make sure you pack your spare glasses, and plenty of cleaning solutions for your time away. It’s not always possible to get the same solution abroad, so make sure you’ve got your supply to hand. You may also need non prescription sunglasses to wear over your contacts.

If you need reading glasses, why not pick up a couple of cheap pairs of ready readers, so you have some to hand if you lose or break a pair. That relaxing read on the beach won’t be fun if you’re squinting at every line and giving yourself wrinkles!

If you use eye drops or take supplements for your visual health, stock up before you go, and don’t have a holiday from taking them! Take a copy of your glasses prescription with you, so that if the worst comes to the worst you can order replacements. Have a relaxing holiday and at least you’ll be sure that your eyes are taken care of!

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Driving Forward

Tuesday, April 14th, 2009

I drive for a living, so during the hours I spend on the road I need to make sure I am comfortable and safe. I started to wear prescription glasses to correct my short sightedness when I was twenty, and I’m not legal to drive without them, so I thought I’d pass on some of my eye wear tips to you.

Firstly, keep your eye checks up to date, and only ever wear the correct lenses for driving. My optician sees me every two years, but I always order my prescription glasses from an online optician, as I like to have several current pairs to choose from. I keep at least one spare in the glove box, and check the screws regularly – since a lens fell out once while I was on the M1!

Secondly, choose your eye glass frames carefully. I like thin arms that don’t get in the way when I’m looking to the side – like when I’m joining the motorway. I go for big frames too, for maximum peripheral vision. I’ve got a rimless pair which are good, and a thin titanium frame which is comfy for wearing all day.

I’ve got one dark tinted pair which are perfect for sunny days – when we get them! Prescription sunglasses are as cheap as other glasses nowadays and I couldn’t manage without them. You can have photochromic lenses, which go dark in the sun, but behind some windscreens they don’t change enough.

Obviously my sunglasses are not suitable for night driving, and I always have my other glasses anti-reflection coated to help then. Lots of glasses but all for the same purpose – to keep me safe on the roads.

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