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Glasses Measurements: Everything You Need To Know

In the past, shopping for eyeglasses involved tedious trips to eyewear stores, fitting frames, and perusing a few shelves of glasses. That’s not so much the case anymore; online retailers like SmartBuyGlasses have been established for years, and, as a result, there is a near-unlimited amount of colours, sizes, and eyewear designs on sale.

When buying online, knowing your glasses’ measurements is crucial. That is why we’ll explain what glasses measurements are and how to find them. 

Eyeglass size explained

You may have noticed all glasses have three numbers engraved on the temples. They represent the glasses’ measurements: the lens width, bridge size, and temple arm length, respectively. Dots, dashes, or vertical bars usually separate these numbers. Some frames may have a fourth number, which refers to the height of the frames. In some cases, acetate frames will have the eye size and bridge size on the nose pads on a plastic frame. All these glasses measurements are measured in millimetres (mm). 

Eyeglass frame measurements

The frame width is the horizontal measurement of the frames, including hinges or designs that stick out at the sides. To measure the width of the frames, take a measuring tape or a ruler and measure the entire horizontal front of the frame from the further extended point to the other. 

Eyeglass lens measurements

Lenses can be measured both in height and width. The lens height is the vertical measurement of the eyeglass lenses. This is important for bifocal lenses and progressive lenses. Lens width refers to the width of the lenses, which must be measured horizontally. 

This typically ranges from 40 mm to 60 mm. To take these measurements, place the measuring tape on the lenses, first vertically, then horizontally, and only measure from one side of the lens to the other, ensuring no part of the frames is included. 

How to measure your bridge size for glasses 

The bridge size is the distance between the two rims or lenses of the eyeglasses where the nose pads are located. It typically ranges from 14mm to 24mm. Place the measuring tape right between the two lenses to measure the bridge and see how many millimetres are between the nearest points. 

 

How to measure your temple length for glasses

This refers to how long the temple is. Measure your temples from the hinge to the tip, and you’ll come up with the temple length. Usually, it’s between 120mm and 150mm.

How to find out PD for glasses

The pupillary distance is another crucial measurement when ordering glasses online. To find out your pupillary distance, you can either use our online tool or do it manually with the help of a ruler.

Step 1: Standing in front of a mirror, hold the ruler up to the bridge of your nose or against your eyebrows.

Step 2: Close your right eye. While looking in the mirror, align the ruler’s zero with your left pupil.

Step 3: Keeping the ruler still, close your left eye and open your right eye.

Step 4: Read the number aligned with your right pupil’s centre. This number is your pupillary distance.

Step 5: Repeat the process to ensure you get the most accurate result.​​​​

If you struggle doing it yourself, you can ask a friend to help you with this and check out our quick and easy tutorial.

I’ve measured my glasses. Now what?

If you need help determining what glasses size will fit best, we have an easy guide to help with that. You will have to measure your temples from one side to the other and check out our size table to find the recommended size based on your measurements.


If you have more questions regarding your glasses size or prescription, head out to our Optical Centre. Our informative articles will help answer your questions, or ask one of our certified online opticians to clarify your doubts.

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Glasses Measurements: Everything You Need To Know

In the past, shopping for eyeglasses involved tedious trips to eyewear stores, fitting frames, and perusing a few shelves of glasses. That’s not so much the case anymore; online retailers like SmartBuyGlasses have been established for years, and, as a result, there is a near-unlimited amount of colours, sizes, and eyewear designs on sale.

When buying online, knowing your glasses’ measurements is crucial. That is why we’ll explain what glasses measurements are and how to find them.

Eyeglass size explained


You may have noticed all glasses have three numbers engraved on the temples. They represent the glasses’ measurements: the lens width, bridge size, and temple arm length, respectively. Dots, dashes, or vertical bars usually separate these numbers. Some frames may have a fourth number, which refers to the height of the frames. In some cases, acetate frames will have the eye size and bridge size on the nose pads on a plastic frame. All these glasses measurements are measured in millimetres (mm).

Eyeglass frame measurements

The frame width is the horizontal measurement of the frames, including hinges or designs that stick out at the sides. To measure the width of the frames, take a measuring tape or a ruler and measure the entire horizontal front of the frame from the further extended point to the other. 

Eyeglass lens measurements

Lenses can be measured both in height and width. The lens height is the vertical measurement of the eyeglass lenses. This is important for bifocal lenses and progressive lenses. Lens width refers to the width of the lenses, which must be measured horizontally. 

This typically ranges from 40 mm to 60 mm. To take these measurements, place the measuring tape on the lenses, first vertically, then horizontally, and only measure from one side of the lens to the other, ensuring no part of the frames is included. 

How to measure your bridge size for glasses

The bridge size is the distance between the two rims or lenses of the eyeglasses where the nose pads are located. It typically ranges from 14mm to 24mm. Place the measuring tape right between the two lenses to measure the bridge and see how many millimetres are between the nearest points. 

How to measure your temple length for glasses

This refers to how long the temple is. Measure your temples from the hinge to the tip, and you’ll come up with the temple length. Usually, it’s between 120mm and 150mm. 

How to find out PD for glasses

The pupillary distance is another crucial measurement when ordering glasses online. To find out your pupillary distance, you can either use our online tool or do it manually with the help of a ruler. 

Step 1: Standing in front of a mirror, hold the ruler up to the bridge of your nose or against your eyebrows.

Step 2: Close your right eye. While looking in the mirror, align the ruler’s zero with your left pupil.

Step 3: Keeping the ruler still, close your left eye and open your right eye.

Step 4: Read the number aligned with your right pupil’s centre. This number is your pupillary distance.

Step 5: Repeat the process to ensure you get the most accurate result.​​​​

If you struggle doing it yourself, you can ask a friend to help you with this and check out our quick and easy tutorial.

I’ve measured my glasses. Now what?

Now that you have all the information on your glasses’ measurements and know how to take them, it will be way easier when shopping online. Glasses’ measurements won’t be a mystery anymore, and you will confidently be able to choose the right pair of glasses. 

If you need help determining what glasses size will fit best, we have an easy guide to help with that. You will have to measure your temples from one side to the other and check out our size table to find the recommended size based on your measurements.

If you have more questions regarding your glasses size or prescription, head out to our Optical Centre. Our informative articles will help answer your questions, or ask one of our certified online opticians to clarify your doubts.  

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Dominant Eye Test

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At some point, you may have heard the terms “dominant eye” or “ocular dominance,” but what exactly do they mean, and how can you determine your dominant eye? Since we usually use both eyes at once, having a dominant eye is often an overlooked trait. Below are some basics on how to find your dominant eye and when eye dominance can make a difference. 

How to tell which eye is dominant

A dominant eye doesn’t mean better vision but rather guiding the other better because of preference. Your dominant eye provides slightly more input to the visual cortex of your brain and relays the information more accurately, especially object location. The visual cortex is the brain region that receives and processes information from the retina. 

Eye dominance can vary from person to person. While someone may have a strong degree of dominance in one eye, another may have an eye with a lesser difference in dominance. For most people, eye dominance won’t impact day-to-day living and is more of a curiosity. 

The eye dominance test

If you’re curious, there are several techniques to determine your dominant eye. Below are two basic tests, called “sighting tests,” which can be done quickly and easily.

For the first test:

  1. Extend your arms in front of you, with your palms facing away from you, bring your hands together, crossing your thumbs and forefingers to form a small triangular opening.
  2. With both eyes open, choose a small object in the distance (about 15-20 feet away) and centre this object as you look through the small opening. 
  3. Close one eye at a time. When you close one eye, the object will be stationary. When you close the other eye, the object should disappear from the triangle or jump to one side.

If the object does not move as you look through with one eye, that is your dominant eye. For example, if you look through the opening at the object with your right eye open and left eye closed and the object is still centred, you are right-eye dominant. 

For the second test:

  1. Extend one arm in front of you with your thumb or index finger on that hand in an upright position. 
  2. With both eyes open, focus on an object in the distance. 
  3. Move your arm so that you superimpose your thumb on that object (it is normal if your thumb partially disappears). 
  4. Alternate closing one eye at a time. 

The eye that keeps your thumb directly in front of the focused object while the other eye is closed is your dominant eye. 

If you still can’t tell, ask your eye doctor at your next eye exam. Some studies have shown that sighting tests, though generally accurate, can be affected by handedness and other non-visual factors. They argue that non-sighting tests are more precise in determining eye dominance. In these tests, both eyes are kept open and visual stimuli are presented to each eye separately using special optical devices. These tests can only be performed in specialized vision clinics or research facilities.

Eye dominance and handedness

While eye dominance and handedness are not directly related, they may be associated, but it is impossible to predict eye dominance based on handedness alone. Studies suggest that most of the global population is right-handed, but only a third have a dominant right eye. Research has shown that the odds of a right-handed person being right-eye dominant are high, approximately 2.5 times greater than the odds of that person being left-eye dominant.

Is it possible to not have a dominant eye?

Most people have a dominant eye, but there are rare cases when neither eye is dominant. Some people have mixed or alternating ocular dominance, meaning one eye is dominant for certain tasks while the other is preferred for different functions. There is a spectrum of degree when it comes to eye dominance. Some people may have a significant difference between their eyes, while others may have a minimal difference.

Dominant eye in sports, shooting and photography

You may notice your dominant or preferred eye when you use a camera, microscope, or telescope. Understanding which is your dominant eye can improve your performance in certain sports and activities, especially any that require accurate aim. Minor adjustments to the position of your head or hands can help put your dominant eye in a better spot, allowing you to level up during leisure time or competitions.

Sports

In some sports, taking full advantage of your dominant eye is fundamental and requires positioning your head in a way that allows you to do so. Golf and baseball are two examples in which this is necessary. In golf, certain strokes must be perfectly aligned and require turning your head fully to use and benefit from your dominant eye. While batting in baseball, your head must be turned enough for your dominant eye to see the pitch’s rotation, position and speed. 

Shooting sports

Some people experience crossed dominance, where their dominant eye and hand are not on the same side. This can cause problems during shooting, but being aware of this can help you make adjustments to improve accuracy. To shoot and hit moving targets, you should aim with your dominant eye; if you use your non-dominant eye, your target won’t be in the right place. If possible, shooting with the hand that matches your dominant eye is recommended. Another way to compensate for cross-dominance is to keep both eyes open until right before you take your shot. You can use 100% of your peripheral vision and depth perception with both eyes open. 

Photography 

Knowing your dominant eye can also aid in taking better photos. When looking through the viewfinder of a camera with your dominant eye, you will get a more accurate preview and alignment of the shot. If you’re using your non-dominant eye, you may notice that specific details will end up displaced or outside the frame in the final image. 

Eye dominance problems

For the vast majority, eye dominance has no bearing on day-to-day living. Generally, the term dominant eye is used to describe the preferred eye in typical visual conditions where both eyes function well as a team. In some cases, dominant eye is used to refer to the normal functioning eye in cases of strabismus or amblyopia.

While not the only cause, a strong dominant eye can sometimes trigger amblyopia or lazy eye. As one eye relays stronger visual signals than the other, it causes the non-dominant eye to become weaker over time. This can be treated early by patching the dominant eye in hopes of strengthening the non-dominant one. There are also eye exercises that can be done to help improve vision.

Eye dominance

Your dominant eye shouldn’t be an obstacle on a daily basis. It’s beneficial to be aware of this as it can help in certain activities, but as long as your vision is aligned and clear, it shouldn’t matter which eye is dominant. Whether to improve performance or out of curiosity, try our easy at-home tests to discover your dominant eye. If you have any questions or concerns about your dominant or non-dominant eye, visit our Optical Centre and speak to one of our opticians online today.

Dominant Eye Test

At some point, you may have heard the terms “dominant eye” or “ocular dominance,” but what exactly do they mean, and how can you determine your dominant eye? Since we usually use both eyes at once, having a dominant eye is often an overlooked trait. Below are some basics on how to find your dominant eye and when eye dominance can make a difference. 

How to tell which eye is dominant

A dominant eye doesn’t mean better vision but rather guiding the other better because of preference. Your dominant eye provides slightly more input to the visual cortex of your brain and relays the information more accurately, especially object location. The visual cortex is the brain region that receives and processes information from the retina. 

Eye dominance can vary from person to person. While someone may have a strong degree of dominance in one eye, another may have an eye with a lesser difference in dominance. For most people, eye dominance won’t impact day-to-day living and is more of a curiosity. 

The eye dominance test

If you’re curious, there are several techniques to determine your dominant eye. Below are two basic tests, called “sighting tests,” which can be done quickly and easily.

For the first test:

  1. Extend your arms in front of you, with your palms facing away from you, bring your hands together, crossing your thumbs and forefingers to form a small triangular opening.
  2. With both eyes open, choose a small object in the distance (about 15-20 feet away) and centre this object as you look through the small opening. 
  3. Close one eye at a time. When you close one eye, the object will be stationary. When you close the other eye, the object should disappear from the triangle or jump to one side.

If the object does not move as you look through with one eye, that is your dominant eye. For example, if you look through the opening at the object with your right eye open and left eye closed and the object is still centred, you are right-eye dominant. 

For the second test:

  1. Extend one arm in front of you with your thumb or index finger on that hand in an upright position. 
  2. With both eyes open, focus on an object in the distance. 
  3. Move your arm so that you superimpose your thumb on that object (it is normal if your thumb partially disappears). 
  4. Alternate closing one eye at a time. 

The eye that keeps your thumb directly in front of the focused object while the other eye is closed is your dominant eye. 

If you still can’t tell, ask your eye doctor at your next eye exam. Some studies have shown that sighting tests, though generally accurate, can be affected by handedness and other non-visual factors. They argue that non-sighting tests are more precise in determining eye dominance. In these tests, both eyes are kept open and visual stimuli are presented to each eye separately using special optical devices. These tests can only be performed in specialized vision clinics or research facilities.

Eye dominance and handedness

While eye dominance and handedness are not directly related, they may be associated, but it is impossible to predict eye dominance based on handedness alone. Studies suggest that most of the global population is right-handed, but only a third have a dominant right eye. Research has shown that the odds of a right-handed person being right-eye dominant are high, approximately 2.5 times greater than the odds of that person being left-eye dominant.

Is it possible to not have a dominant eye?

Most people have a dominant eye, but there are rare cases when neither eye is dominant. Some people have mixed or alternating ocular dominance, meaning one eye is dominant for certain tasks while the other is preferred for different functions. There is a spectrum of degree when it comes to eye dominance. Some people may have a significant difference between their eyes, while others may have a minimal difference.

Dominant eye in sports, shooting and photography

You may notice your dominant or preferred eye when you use a camera, microscope, or telescope. Understanding which is your dominant eye can improve your performance in certain sports and activities, especially any that require accurate aim. Minor adjustments to the position of your head or hands can help put your dominant eye in a better spot, allowing you to level up during leisure time or competitions.

Sports

In some sports, taking full advantage of your dominant eye is fundamental and requires positioning your head in a way that allows you to do so. Golf and baseball are two examples in which this is necessary. In golf, certain strokes must be perfectly aligned and require turning your head fully to use and benefit from your dominant eye. While batting in baseball, your head must be turned enough for your dominant eye to see the pitch’s rotation, position and speed. 

Shooting sports

Some people experience crossed dominance, where their dominant eye and hand are not on the same side. This can cause problems during shooting, but being aware of this can help you make adjustments to improve accuracy. To shoot and hit moving targets, you should aim with your dominant eye; if you use your non-dominant eye, your target won’t be in the right place. If possible, shooting with the hand that matches your dominant eye is recommended. Another way to compensate for cross-dominance is to keep both eyes open until right before you take your shot. You can use 100% of your peripheral vision and depth perception with both eyes open. 

Photography 

Knowing your dominant eye can also aid in taking better photos. When looking through the viewfinder of a camera with your dominant eye, you will get a more accurate preview and alignment of the shot. If you’re using your non-dominant eye, you may notice that specific details will end up displaced or outside the frame in the final image. 

Eye dominance problems

For the vast majority, eye dominance has no bearing on day-to-day living. Generally, the term dominant eye is used to describe the preferred eye in typical visual conditions where both eyes function well as a team. In some cases, dominant eye is used to refer to the normal functioning eye in cases of strabismus or amblyopia.

While not the only cause, a strong dominant eye can sometimes trigger amblyopia or lazy eye. As one eye relays stronger visual signals than the other, it causes the non-dominant eye to become weaker over time. This can be treated early by patching the dominant eye in hopes of strengthening the non-dominant one. There are also eye exercises that can be done to help improve vision.

Eye dominance

Your dominant eye shouldn’t be an obstacle on a daily basis. It’s beneficial to be aware of this as it can help in certain activities, but as long as your vision is aligned and clear, it shouldn’t matter which eye is dominant. Whether to improve performance or out of curiosity, try our easy at-home tests to discover your dominant eye. If you have any questions or concerns about your dominant or non-dominant eye, visit our Optical Centre and speak to one of our opticians online today.

Should I Wear Blue Light Glasses When Watching TV and Using My Phone?

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By now, with all the hype surrounding blue light glasses, we should all know the benefits of wearing them. Thanks to their lenses, they can help to reduce things like headaches and allow you to sleep better at night. But, with an overload of information surrounding blue light-blocking glasses, do we really know when we should be using them?

Should I wear blue light glasses when watching TV?

Whether you watch TV during the day or at night, it’s important to ensure we protect our eyes in the best way possible. When watching TV for long and short periods, we are subjected to our favourite shows, movies and the high levels of blue light waves emitted from our TV screens. If you find that after binging your favourite series, your eyes feel fatigued, a pair of blue light glasses are something you should consider buying.  

 

zFORT® lenses can limit the penetration of blue light wavelengths between 380nm and 500nm. These lenses provide a fort-like barrier to your eyes and reduce the painful symptoms of one of our favourite pastimes. The best thing about these innovative lenses is that they can be added to your prescription glasses. So if you need prescription lenses while watching TV from afar, you can benefit from clear vision and keep your eyes healthy with blue light-blocking lenses. 

Do blue light glasses work for phones?

Over 65% of the world’s population use mobile phones and spend an average of 5 to 6 hours on them daily. Like TVs, our mobile phones emit the same blue light wavelength that can damage our eyes. When using our mobile phones, we are typically much closer to our screens, and with constant eye stimulation and the damaging blue light rays, serious eye damage can occur. Whether a quick text or scrolling endlessly through social media, blue light glasses should always be worn when using our phones. Our eye health is important to take seriously, so if you want to prevent your eyes from fatigue and ageing, blue light lenses are your best bet. 

Blue light glasses and digital screens 

Our eyes are a vital organ we sometimes forget to take seriously. So, the answer to these questions: should you wear blue light glasses while watching TV and do blue light glasses work for phones is a resounding yes. But, if you want to improve your eye care and reduce your risk of serious damage, blue light glasses are a great affordable option for everyone. To learn more about how blue light glasses can help with digital eye strain, check out our Optical Centre articles and become an expert. 

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Should I Wear Blue Light Glasses When Watching TV and Using My Phone?

By now, with all the hype surrounding blue light glasses, we should all know the benefits of wearing them. Thanks to their lenses, they can help to reduce things like headaches and allow you to sleep better at night. But, with an overload of information surrounding blue light-blocking glasses, do we really know when we should be using them?

Should I wear blue light glasses when watching TV?

Whether you watch TV during the day or at night, it’s important to ensure we protect our eyes in the best way possible. When watching TV for long and short periods, we are subjected to our favourite shows, movies and the high levels of blue light waves emitted from our TV screens. If you find that after binging your favourite series, your eyes feel fatigued, a pair of blue light glasses are something you should consider buying.  

 

zFORT® lenses can limit the penetration of blue light wavelengths between 380nm and 500nm. These lenses provide a fort-like barrier to your eyes and reduce the painful symptoms of one of our favourite pastimes. The best thing about these innovative lenses is that they can be added to your prescription glasses. So if you need prescription lenses while watching TV from afar, you can benefit from clear vision and keep your eyes healthy with blue light-blocking lenses. 

Do blue light glasses work for phones?

Over 65% of the world’s population use mobile phones and spend an average of 5 to 6 hours on them daily. Like TVs, our mobile phones emit the same blue light wavelength that can damage our eyes. When using our mobile phones, we are typically much closer to our screens, and with constant eye stimulation and the damaging blue light rays, serious eye damage can occur. Whether a quick text or scrolling endlessly through social media, blue light glasses should always be worn when using our phones. Our eye health is important to take seriously, so if you want to prevent your eyes from fatigue and ageing, blue light lenses are your best bet. 

Blue light glasses and digital screens 

Our eyes are a vital organ we sometimes forget to take seriously. So, the answer to these questions: should you wear blue light glasses while watching TV and do blue light glasses work for phones is a resounding yes. But, if you want to improve your eye care and reduce your risk of serious damage, blue light glasses are a great affordable option for everyone. To learn more about how blue light glasses can help with digital eye strain, check out our Optical Centre articles and become an expert. 

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Your Ultimate Guide to Contact Lens Brands

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Your Ultimate Guide to Contact Lens Brands

Millions of people opt for contact lenses every day over prescription glasses. Contact lenses are thin, curved lenses that are placed on the eyes’ surface (aka “Cornea”) to correct your vision. They’re typically transparent and unnoticeable. However, they also come in various colors that can change your look while providing the same benefits. 

Contact lenses are either hard or soft. Hard contact lenses are more durable but are more difficult to adjust to. On the other hand, soft lenses are typically more comfortable to wear and take less time to get used to.

If you are a first-time contact lens wearer, you may feel overwhelmed by all of the contact lens brands and available options. But don’t fret – consult your doctor about what contact lenses you should use and take a look at our quick and easy guide to help you understand the breakdown of major contact lens brands out there. 

See below before you buy contact lenses online to be sure you’re getting the right pair for you!

Johnson & Johnson

Johnson & Johnson is a leader in contact lens technology and was the first company to invent the amazing silicone hydrogel material that is now been implemented in almost all contact lenses on the market. 

Johnson & Johnson is most well-known for its introduction of Acuvue contacts, which are the world’s #1 prescription contact lens brands. In fact, Acuvue was the first company to introduce and sell daily disposable contact lenses. They offer a wide range of options for contact lens wearers with different wear time preferences and even toric lenses for astigmatism. If you are looking to buy contact lens brands for astigmatism, consider the following:

Acuvue

– Toric Lenses for Astigmatism

– Daily Disposable Contact Lenses

– 1-2 Weeks Disposable Contact Lenses

– Extended Wear

Bausch and Lomb

Another famous manufacturer of contact lenses is Bausch & Lomb. They offer three great contact lens brands.  In particular, Soflens and PureVision offer a wide range of options, including special multifocal contact lenses and toric lenses for astigmatism, as well as different wear-time preferences. BioTrue is a great contact lens brand for dry eyes, as their spherical daily disposable contact lenses will keep your eyes hydrated all day long.

BioTrue

– Daily Disposable Contact Lenses

Soflens
– Toric Lenses for Astigmatism
– Multifocal Contact Lenses
– Daily Disposable Contact Lenses
– 1-2 Weeks Disposable Contact Lenses
– Monthly Disposable Contact Lenses

PureVision
– Multifocal Contact Lenses
– Aspherical Lenses
– Extended Wear
– Monthly Disposable Contact Lenses

CooperVision

In recent years, CooperVision has made its way to the top by bringing some of the highest quality contact lenses to the market. From toric to multifocal, and even aspherical lenses, CooperVision has contact lens brands that will match your eye’s unique conditions.  They have a wide variety of contact lens brands such as Biofinity, Clariti, and Proclear,  so you can buy contact lenses that are best for you. CooperVision also has a wide range of wear-time options that make it easy to buy your favorite contacts in bulk.

Biofinity
– Toric Lenses for Astigmatism
– Extended Wear
– Monthly Disposable Contact Lenses

Proclear
– Toric Lenses for Astigmatism
– Multifocal Contact Lenses
– Daily Disposable Contact Lenses
– Monthly Disposable Contact Lenses

Clariti
– Toric Lenses
– Multifocal

Alcon

Alcon, which began as a modest ophthalmology shop in 1945, has grown to become the second-largest division of Novartis, one of the world’s most successful and respected healthcare firms.  Alcon has four recognizable contact lens brands that produce a wide range of contact lenses including toric, spherical, and silicone hydrogel lenses. Two of Alcon’s brands, Air Optix and Freshlook offer colored contact lenses for a fun twist.

Air Optix
– Colored Contact Lenses
– Extended Wear Lenses
– Multifocal Lenses
– Silicone Hydrogel Lenses
– Spherical Lenses

– Toric Lenses

Dailies
– Multifocal Lenses
– Silicone Hydrogel Lenses
– Spherical Lenses
– Toric Lenses

Freshlook
– Colored and Spherical Contact Lenses

Precision
– Spherical Silicone Hydrogel Lenses

What is the best contact lens brand?

If you already wear contact lenses, you probably have a favorite brand of lenses that you stick to. If you’re considering the switch glasses to contacts, you’ll undoubtedly want to learn more about each of the main brands.

Acuvue is one of the most popular and highly recommended contact lens brands on the market. They manufacture a wide range of lenses that are extremely comfortable. If you’re searching for a well-known and well-respected lens brand, Acuvue is likely the one for you.

Other popular and high recommended contact lens brands include Dailies, Air Optix, Biofinity, and Soflens. With so many brands to choose from, it’s always important to research and speak to an optician to find the right pair for you.

 

Does contact lens brand matter?

When you receive your prescription for your contact lenses, the brand that you will need to use will be noted. Not all brands are the same, and you need to use the contact lens brand that fits your eye correctly and comfortably. In addition, the material of your contact lenses will help with your vision needs, so it’s important to always listen to your doctor.

 

Can you change contact lens brand?

It’s common for a friend or family member to recommend their lens brand since they know they’re comfortable. However, keep in mind that what works for one person may not work for another.

Before switching contact lenses, you’ll need a new fitting, even if the contacts are the same brand. Remember to always ask your optician before changing contact lens brand.

 

There are so many contact lens choices available at SmartBuyGlasses! If you have any questions about which contact lens brand is best for you, don’t hesitate to ask one of our opticians.

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