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How to Buy Your Glasses Online

With the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, people are being urged to stay home to avoid the spread of this Novel Coronavirus. At SmartBuyGlasses, you can order prescription glasses online from the safety of your home. When it comes to your prescription eyeglasses, extra precaution matters. Follow these simple steps to buying your next pair of prescription glasses online.

Step 1: Get Your Prescription

The process of buying prescription eyeglasses online still involves a visit to the optometrist (unless you’re looking for plano glasses or reading glasses). Your doctor is responsible for clearly identifying your vision problems, writing a prescription, explaining technical terms, and addressing your eye care needs.

For custom-made eyeglasses, you can also seek the services of opticians. They’re able to measure your pupillary distance (PD) to determine the exact placement of the center of the lenses for accuracy. Knowing your PD (and getting it verified by a professional) is a key step in getting yourself some prescription lenses that really work.

SmartBuyGlasses’s Revolutionary Lens Scanner App

You can now measure your pupillary distance with SmartBuyGlasses’s Lens Scanner, available on the App Store and Google Play. This app will help you save time and money when buying a new pair of glasses.

The application allows you to get your current prescription details free of charge within minutes without having to go to an eye doctor. The Lens Scanner is also a pupillary distance measurement app, so you will get all the details you need to buy a new pair of prescription eyeglasses.

Here are a few benefits of using the Lens Scanner app to measure pupillary distance online:

– The application is totally free.

– It’s fast and hassle-free as you can get it done in only 5 to 10 minutes.

– You can get your own prescription anywhere and at any time.

– It’s an CE Registered Application.

– You can immediately start shopping for a new pair at SmartBuyGlasses!

Step 2: Get the Right Frame

If you already have frames in mind, you can easily search through our website and order online (in order to follow the suggested precautions for stopping the spread of COVID-19). You can choose from our top brands such as Tom FordOakleyRay-Ban and Persol. Get over 70% off designer frames today at SmartBuyGlasses!

Frame Shape

The eyeglasses of your choice should complement your face and highlight your favorite facial attributes. Before you buy eyeglasses online, you should get to know your face shape a little better. You’ll know if your face is oval, round, square, diamond, or heart shape by simply looking in the mirror. Then, you can check out this guide – it’s packed full of our recommendations for suitable eyewear!

Frame Size

While you consider eyeglasses frame sizes for fashion, it’s best to determine the correct measurements for your face. Big frames can make your face look smaller while small frames can make your face look bigger. Too loose, your eyeglasses might slip off, while too narrow might cause improper blood flow and discomfort!

If you have an old pair of eyeglasses that suit you well, you can check the measurements engraved at the temples. It’s worth taking into account that your glasses, over time, will also ‘break in’ and become more comfortable – so don’t be discouraged if that cool new pair that you’ve just bought feels a little small.

Frame Materials

Eyeglasses frames are made of plastic, acetate, metal, and titanium. Well-known brands such as Persol and Tom Ford are known for their premium materials – but that’s not the only route to consider when buying glasses online. We’re talking about SmartBuy Collection. They’re also made from high-quality materials but come at a much easier price point. Check them out!

Frame Colors

Once you’ve decided on your new frames’ shape, size, brand and materials, you can proceed to choose the best color for you. Most of the time, the designs that you know and love are available in a wide range of colors. Have a look at Ray-Ban Wayfarers, for example.

Step 3: Enter Your Prescription to Choose Lenses and Coatings

Once you’ve decided on the frames, you can submit your prescription at checkout. At SmartBuyGlasses, you can do it manually each time you purchase, OR upload it to our system so we can quickly ship you the glasses you need without you having to worry about tracking those evasive prescriptions down.

Your prescription may mean you might be required to have single-vision or multi-vision lenses. However, you can still decide the lens materials and thickness at checkout. Check out this lens index chart to find out which one is most suitable for your vision correction needs!

Step 4: More Information

At SmartBuyGlasses, there’s a whole world of designer sunglassesdesigner eyeglasses and more available from the comfort of your home. You’ve got a key part of your prescription to hand, meaning you’ll be far more informed when it comes to buying eyewear online. 

Speaking of being more informed, check out our Optical Center. We’ve got hundreds of articles, ranging from contact lens queries to eye health answers – all at your fingertips. We also follow up our customers’ burning questions with our Ask the Optician section. Here, you’ll find expert-led advice about a range of topics from our in-house optician team.

Read up on the facts? Good. It’s time to pick up some unreal deals from SmartBuyGlasses. We thought we’d introduce you to a couple of our favourite ranges below.

Arise HD Prescription Lenses

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

The Arise 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 an 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 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®.

How to Buy Your Glasses Online

With the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, people are being urged to stay home to avoid the spread of this Novel Coronavirus. At SmartBuyGlasses, you can order prescription glasses online from the safety of your home. When it comes to your prescription eyeglasses, extra precaution matters. Follow these simple steps to buying your next pair of prescription glasses online.

Step 1: Get Your Prescription

The process of buying prescription eyeglasses online still involves a visit to the optometrist (unless you’re looking for plano glasses or reading glasses). Your doctor is responsible for clearly identifying your vision problems, writing a prescription, explaining technical terms, and addressing your eye care needs.

For custom-made eyeglasses, you can also seek the services of opticians. They’re able to measure your pupillary distance (PD) to determine the exact placement of the center of the lenses for accuracy. Knowing your PD (and getting it verified by a professional) is a key step in getting yourself some prescription lenses that really work.

SmartBuyGlasses’s Revolutionary Lens Scanner App

You can now measure your pupillary distance with SmartBuyGlasses’s Lens Scanner, available on the App Store and Google Play. This app will help you save time and money when buying a new pair of glasses.

The application allows you to get your current prescription details free of charge within minutes without having to go to an eye doctor. The Lens Scanner is also a pupillary distance measurement app, so you will get all the details you need to buy a new pair of prescription eyeglasses.

Here are a few benefits of using the Lens Scanner app to measure pupillary distance online:

– The application is totally free.

– It’s fast and hassle-free as you can get it done in only 5 to 10 minutes.

– You can get your own prescription anywhere and at any time.

– It’s an CE Registered Application.

– You can immediately start shopping for a new pair at SmartBuyGlasses!

Step 2: Get the Right Frame

If you already have frames in mind, you can easily search through our website and order online (in order to follow the suggested precautions for stopping the spread of COVID-19). You can choose from our top brands such as Tom FordOakleyRay-Ban and Persol. Get over 70% off designer frames today at SmartBuyGlasses!

Frame Shape

The eyeglasses of your choice should complement your face and highlight your favorite facial attributes. Before you buy eyeglasses online, you should get to know your face shape a little better. You’ll know if your face is oval, round, square, diamond, or heart shape by simply looking in the mirror. Then, you can check out this guide – it’s packed full of our recommendations for suitable eyewear!

Frame Size

While you consider eyeglasses frame sizes for fashion, it’s best to determine the correct measurements for your face. Big frames can make your face look smaller while small frames can make your face look bigger. Too loose, your eyeglasses might slip off, while too narrow might cause improper blood flow and discomfort!

If you have an old pair of eyeglasses that suit you well, you can check the measurements engraved at the temples. It’s worth taking into account that your glasses, over time, will also ‘break in’ and become more comfortable – so don’t be discouraged if that cool new pair that you’ve just bought feels a little small.

Frame Materials

Eyeglasses frames are made of plastic, acetate, metal, and titanium. Well-known brands such as Persol and Tom Ford are known for their premium materials – but that’s not the only route to consider when buying glasses online. We’re talking about SmartBuy Collection. They’re also made from high-quality materials but come at a much easier price point. Check them out!

Frame Colors

Once you’ve decided on your new frames’ shape, size, brand and materials, you can proceed to choose the best color for you. Most of the time, the designs that you know and love are available in a wide range of colors. Have a look at Ray-Ban Wayfarers, for example.

Step 3: Enter Your Prescription to Choose Lenses and Coatings

Once you’ve decided on the frames, you can submit your prescription at checkout. At SmartBuyGlasses, you can do it manually each time you purchase, OR upload it to our system so we can quickly ship you the glasses you need without you having to worry about tracking those evasive prescriptions down.

Your prescription may mean you might be required to have single-vision or multi-vision lenses. However, you can still decide the lens materials and thickness at checkout. Check out this lens index chart to find out which one is most suitable for your vision correction needs!

Step 4: More Information

At SmartBuyGlasses, there’s a whole world of designer sunglassesdesigner eyeglasses and more available from the comfort of your home. You’ve got a key part of your prescription to hand, meaning you’ll be far more informed when it comes to buying eyewear online. 

Speaking of being more informed, check out our Optical Center. We’ve got hundreds of articles, ranging from contact lens queries to eye health answers – all at your fingertips. We also follow up our customers’ burning questions with our Ask the Optician section. Here, you’ll find expert-led advice about a range of topics from our in-house optician team.

Read up on the facts? Good. It’s time to pick up some unreal deals from SmartBuyGlasses. We thought we’d introduce you to a couple of our favourite ranges below.

Arise HD Prescription Lenses

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

The Arise 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 an 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 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®.

How do I read my Glasses Prescription?

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How do I read my Glasses Prescription?

Do you ever feel like your glasses prescription looks like a different language?

To most people it does, but in fact, these numbers are very important and explain a lot about how your eyes see the world around you. 

Whether you are nearsighted, farsighted, have astigmatism or need bifocals, your prescription is unique and made just for your eyes.

The first terms you should see on your prescription are OD and OS.

These are abbreviations for the Latin terms oculus dexter and oculus sinister, which means right eye and left eye, respectively.

Farsighted means that your OD or OS prescription has a positive power (i.e. +4.00), this means you can see objects far away but not close up. 

Nearsighted means that your OD or OS prescription has a negative power (i.e. -4.00), this means you can see objects close up but not far away.

The larger the number, the stronger your prescription power is. 

Some people have identical OD and OS powers while other people can have different powers for each eye. These eye conditions are extremely common. 

Other terms you may see on your glasses prescription may include the following: 

Sphere (SPH) 

SPH meaning : This number indicates the amount of lens power measured in diopters (D), prescribed to correct your nearsightedness or farsightedness.

Cylinder (CYL)

CYL meaning :This number indicates the amount of lens power for astigmatism. If nothing is listed in this column, it means you either have no astigmatism in eye or that your astigmatism is so slight that you do not need an astigmatism correction lens to fix it.

AXIS 

AXIS meaning :This number describes the lens meridian that contains no cylinder power to correct your astigmatism.

The axis is defined with a number from 1-180 and 90 corresponds to the vertical meridian, while 180 corresponds to the horizontal meridian. 

ADD

ADD meaning :This number is the added magnifying power applied to the bottom part of multifocal lenses to correct presbyopia. The number that appears in this section is always positive, even if it is not preceded by a plus sign. ADD will generally range from +0.75 to +3.00 D and it will be the same power for both eyes. 

Pupillary Distance (PD)

PD meaning: This number measures the distance in between your 2 pupils in millimeters.

For more information on how to read your prescription, check out our helpful video. 

Follow the easy step instrunction to obtain your prescription. You won’t need to visit the optician anymore – you can go directly to Smartbuyglasses.ie to find the perfect pair of prescription glasses or sunglasses

How do I read my Glasses Prescription?

Do you ever feel like your glasses prescription looks like a different language?

To most people it does, but in fact, these numbers are very important and explain a lot about how your eyes see the world around you. 

Whether you are nearsighted, farsighted, have astigmatism or need bifocals, your prescription is unique and made just for your eyes.

The first terms you should see on your prescription are OD and OS.

These are abbreviations for the Latin terms oculus dexter and oculus sinister, which means right eye and left eye, respectively.

Farsighted means that your OD or OS prescription has a positive power (i.e. +4.00), this means you can see objects far away but not close up. 

Nearsighted means that your OD or OS prescription has a negative power (i.e. -4.00), this means you can see objects close up but not far away.

The larger the number, the stronger your prescription power is. 

Some people have identical OD and OS powers while other people can have different powers for each eye. These eye conditions are extremely common. 

Other terms you may see on your glasses prescription may include the following: 

Sphere (SPH) 

SPH meaning : This number indicates the amount of lens power measured in diopters (D), prescribed to correct your nearsightedness or farsightedness.

Cylinder (CYL)

CYL meaning :This number indicates the amount of lens power for astigmatism. If nothing is listed in this column, it means you either have no astigmatism in eye or that your astigmatism is so slight that you do not need an astigmatism correction lens to fix it.

AXIS 

AXIS meaning :This number describes the lens meridian that contains no cylinder power to correct your astigmatism.

The axis is defined with a number from 1-180 and 90 corresponds to the vertical meridian, while 180 corresponds to the horizontal meridian. 

ADD

ADD meaning :This number is the added magnifying power applied to the bottom part of multifocal lenses to correct presbyopia. The number that appears in this section is always positive, even if it is not preceded by a plus sign. ADD will generally range from +0.75 to +3.00 D and it will be the same power for both eyes. 

Pupillary Distance (PD)

PD meaning: This number measures the distance in between your 2 pupils in millimeters.

For more information on how to read your prescription, check out our helpful video. 

Follow the easy step instrunction to obtain your prescription. You won’t need to visit the optician anymore – you can go directly to Smartbuyglasses.ie to find the perfect pair of prescription glasses or sunglasses

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Do I Need Glasses?

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Do I Need Glasses?

How do I know if I need glasses? Let us help you determine the most common signs you need glasses, how often you should have an eye exam and the best glasses for your vision problems.

The signs you need glasses:

There are many online ‘Do I Need Glasses’ quizzes you can take if you’re concerned you might need glasses. The common symptoms include:

• Blurry vision: This is often a sign of astigmatism as well as short-sightedness and long-sightedness. If objects aren’t appearing clearly, it will cause fatigue and eye strain, so glasses can be a great solution.

• Squinting and eye strain: Are you straining your eyes in order to see things near or far? This is a symptom that you need glasses.

• Headaches:If you work long hours at the computer you should be wearing glasses with blue light protection to reduce headaches and eye strain.

• Trouble seeing clearly at night-time:This could be a sign of cataracts or short-sightedness, so it’s important to see your optometrist for an eye exam if you’re experiencing difficulty seeing at night.

• Rubbing your eyes:This is particularly common in children. You may just have an eye allergy, or you could need glasses.

• Your parents wear glasses:bad vision can be genetic so it’s important to have an eye exam if close family members wear glasses.

How often do I need to get an eye exam? 

Depending on your age and eye health, it is generally recommended by optometrists to have an eye test every one to two years.

• Children’s eye exams should commence from 6 months of age. They should receive another eye test at three years old and another before they commence school. After that, kids eye exams should happen periodically every two years. If your children do need glasses, read our guide on 5 tips for buying kids glasses here.

• Adults 18-60: Every two years.

• Adults 61 and older: every year

• At risk people: If children or adults have a history of poor eye health in the family, more frequent eye exams are recommended.

Online Eye Test:

It’s important to visit an optometrist to check the health of your eyes as no online test is currently able to do this. Additionally, eye tests online aren’t able to provide you with new prescription details. There are some eye tests online that help to determine how good your level of vision is, but they should always be taken in conjunction with visits to your optometrist every two years.

Online Glasses Prescription:

You can easily get your glasses prescription online with the SmartBuyGlasses Lens Scanner app. This app is able to read the optical parameters of your current glasses and extract your prescription details making it easy to buy glasses online anywhere, anytime. Plus, it’s completely free! You can read more about how to use our app here.

It’s important to remember that you should be happy with your current prescription to use this tool, as the app doesn’t find new prescription details. It’s a great tool to use to buy a pair of replacement glasses or prescription sunglasses without the hassle of having to visit the optometrist again just to get your online glasses prescription. Try the app for yourself here.

What Glasses Should I Get?

If it turns out you need glasses, the best place to discover and shop for eyewear is SmartBuyGlasses with over 180 designer brands and 80,000 glasses to choose from. We have a handy guide on how to buy your eyeglasses online here.

With the best price guarantee, you can shop brands like Tom FordGucciVersaceDolce & Gabbana eyewear for less and be assured top quality glasses.

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Do I Need Glasses?

How do I know if I need glasses? Let us help you determine the most common signs you need glasses, how often you should have an eye exam and the best glasses for your vision problems.

The signs you need glasses:

There are many online ‘Do I Need Glasses’ quizzes you can take if you’re concerned you might need glasses. The common symptoms include:

• Blurry vision: This is often a sign of astigmatism as well as short-sightedness and long-sightedness. If objects aren’t appearing clearly, it will cause fatigue and eye strain, so glasses can be a great solution.

• Squinting and eye strain: Are you straining your eyes in order to see things near or far? This is a symptom that you need glasses.

• Headaches:If you work long hours at the computer you should be wearing glasses with blue light protection to reduce headaches and eye strain.

• Trouble seeing clearly at night-time:This could be a sign of cataracts or short-sightedness, so it’s important to see your optometrist for an eye exam if you’re experiencing difficulty seeing at night.

• Rubbing your eyes:This is particularly common in children. You may just have an eye allergy, or you could need glasses.

• Your parents wear glasses:bad vision can be genetic so it’s important to have an eye exam if close family members wear glasses.

How often do I need to get an eye exam? 

Depending on your age and eye health, it is generally recommended by optometrists to have an eye test every one to two years.

• Children’s eye examsshould commence from 6 months of age. They should receive another eye test at three years old and another before they commence school. After that, kids eye exams should happen periodically every two years. If your children do need glasses, read our guide on 5 tips for buying kids glasseshere.

• Adults 18-60: Every two years.

• Adults 61 and older: every year

• At risk people:If children or adults have a history of poor eye health in the family, more frequent eye exams are recommended.

Online Eye Test:

It’s important to visit an optometrist to check the health of your eyes as no online test is currently able to do this. Additionally, eye tests online aren’t able to provide you with new prescription details. There are some eye tests online that help to determine how good your level of vision is, but they should always be taken in conjunction with visits to your optometrist every two years.

Online Glasses Prescription:

You can easily get your glasses prescription online with the SmartBuyGlasses Lens Scanner app. This app is able to read the optical parameters of your current glasses and extract your prescription details making it easy to buy glasses online anywhere, anytime. Plus, it’s completely free! You can read more about how to use our app here.

It’s important to remember that you should be happy with your current prescription to use this tool, as the app doesn’t find new prescription details. It’s a great tool to use to buy a pair of replacement glasses or prescription sunglasses without the hassle of having to visit the optometrist again just to get your online glasses prescription. Try the app for yourself here.

What Glasses Should I Get?

If it turns out you need glasses, the best place to discover and shop for eyewear is SmartBuyGlasses with over 180 designer brands and 80,000 glasses to choose from. We have a handy guide on how to buy your eyeglasses online here.

With the best price guarantee, you can shop brands like Tom FordGucciVersaceDolce & Gabbana eyewear for less and be assured top quality 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 color lenses

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

• 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 color 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.

Polarized lenses

Ray-ban polarized 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 Polarized 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, optimize 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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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-polarized.

• 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 color 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.

Polarized lenses

Ray-ban polarized 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 Polarized 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, optimize 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 brandsvalue 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. Virtual Try-On 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!

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 brandsvalue 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. Virtual Try-On 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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The Basics of Eye Anatomy

The Basics of Eye Anatomy

The eye is a complex organ that allows us to see the world around us. There are several different parts, each with a specific function. Understanding eye anatomy can help us understand how our eyes work and why we need to take care of them. Whether you wear prescription glasses or not, keeping your eyes healthy is essential.

What is the anatomy of the eye?

Eye Structure

The eye has two main parts: the cornea and the lens. The cornea is the clear, curved surface at the front of the eye. It helps to focus light onto the retina, which is the sensitive layer of tissue at the back of the eye. The lens is a clear structure behind the cornea that helps to further focus light onto the retina. The retina is responsible for converting light into electrical signals that get sent to the brain. Then, the brain interprets these signals as images.

Different parts of the eye

Choroid 

  • • The choroid is a thin layer between the eye’s sclera (white outer layer) and the retina (inner light-sensitive layer). This part of the eye contains blood vessels that help bring oxygen and nutrients to the eyeball. 

Ciliary Body

  • • The Ciliary Body contains muscle that focuses the lens and produces clear fluid between the Cornea and Iris.

Fovea

  • • The Fovea is found in the centre of the macula and provides sharp central vision.

Iris

  • • The Iris is the coloured part of the eye that controls the pupil size to allow less or more light to enter the eye. 

Macula

  • • The macula transforms light that enters your eye into the pictures you see, together with the rest of your retina. It controls your central vision, which enables you to see things in front of you.

Optic Nerve

  • • Your eyesight relies on the optic nerve. It is a continuation of your spine and brain’s central nervous system. Your eyes send electrical signals to your brain via the optic nerve. Your brain processes sensory data for you to see.

Pupil

  • • The Pupil is like the gateway to the eye. It admits and controls the passage of light to the retina. The pupil opens and closes to regulate the quantity of light permitted to enter the eye. This step in the process contributes to how we see pictures.

Retina

  • • The retina is the layer at the very back of your eyeball. It converts the light that enters your eye into electrical impulses that your optic nerve transmits to your brain, which produces the pictures you see. It’s an essential aspect of your vision. 

Sclera

  • • The sclera serves as the eyeball’s retaining wall. It safeguards your eyeball from harm and helps it maintain its shape. The conjunctiva covers the sclera, which are transparent mucous membranes that lubricate (moisturise) your eye to avoid dryness.

Vitreous Humor

  • • Water makes up most of the vitreous humor, a transparent, gelatinous material. It is crucial to meet the lens’ nutritional requirements for metabolism, regulating eye development and supporting the retina.

The eyeball is surrounded by several other parts that help to protect and keep it healthy. These include the eyelids, which keep the eye clean and moist; the conjunctiva, a thin layer of tissue covering the front of the eye; and the tear ducts, which produce tears to keep the eye lubricated.

Why are parts of the eye important? 

Each part of the eye plays a vital role in helping us to see. Without any one of these parts, our vision would be affected. That’s why it’s crucial to understand eye anatomy and see an eye doctor regularly so you can take care of your eyes. An optician can check for any eye problems and provide you with tips for eye care

At SmartBuyGlasses, we care about your eyesight and want to provide you with all the information you need. Now that you know the basics of eye anatomy, take a look at what you can do to keep your eyes healthy and avoid unwanted eye problems. If you want to learn more, remember to read our Optical Centre articles and speak to one of our opticians online for any questions you might have.

The Basics of Eye Anatomy

The eye is a complex organ that allows us to see the world around us. There are several different parts, each with a specific function. Understanding eye anatomy can help us understand how our eyes work and why we need to take care of them. Whether you wear prescription glasses or not, keeping your eyes healthy is essential.

 

What is the anatomy of the eye?

Eye Structure

The eye has two main parts: the cornea and the lens. The cornea is the clear, curved surface at the front of the eye. It helps to focus light onto the retina, which is the sensitive layer of tissue at the back of the eye. The lens is a clear structure behind the cornea that helps to further focus light onto the retina. The retina is responsible for converting light into electrical signals that get sent to the brain. Then, the brain interprets these signals as images.

Different parts of the eye

Choroid 

  • • The choroid is a thin layer between the eye’s sclera (white outer layer) and the retina (inner light-sensitive layer). This part of the eye contains blood vessels that help bring oxygen and nutrients to the eyeball. 

 

Ciliary Body

  • • The Ciliary Body contains muscle that focuses the lens and produces clear fluid between the Cornea and Iris.

 

Fovea

  • • The Fovea is found in the centre of the macula and provides sharp central vision.

 

Iris

  • • The Iris is the coloured part of the eye that controls the pupil size to allow less or more light to enter the eye. 

 

Macula

  • • The macula transforms light that enters your eye into the pictures you see, together with the rest of your retina. It controls your central vision, which enables you to see things in front of you.

 

Optic Nerve

  • • Your eyesight relies on the optic nerve. It is a continuation of your spine and brain’s central nervous system. Your eyes send electrical signals to your brain via the optic nerve. Your brain processes sensory data for you to see.

 

Pupil

  • • The Pupil is like the gateway to the eye. It admits and controls the passage of light to the retina. The pupil opens and closes to regulate the quantity of light permitted to enter the eye. This step in the process contributes to how we see pictures.

 

Retina

  • • The retina is the layer at the very back of your eyeball. It converts the light that enters your eye into electrical impulses that your optic nerve transmits to your brain, which produces the pictures you see. It’s an essential aspect of your vision. 

 

Sclera

  • • The sclera serves as the eyeball’s retaining wall. It safeguards your eyeball from harm and helps it maintain its shape. The conjunctiva covers the sclera, which are transparent mucous membranes that lubricate (moisturise) your eye to avoid dryness.

 

Vitreous Humor

  • • Water makes up most of the vitreous humor, a transparent, gelatinous material. It is crucial to meet the lens’ nutritional requirements for metabolism, regulating eye development and supporting the retina.



The eyeball is surrounded by several other parts that help to protect and keep it healthy. These include the eyelids, which keep the eye clean and moist; the conjunctiva, a thin layer of tissue covering the front of the eye; and the tear ducts, which produce tears to keep the eye lubricated.

 

Why are parts of the eye important? 

Each part of the eye plays a vital role in helping us to see. Without any one of these parts, our vision would be affected. That’s why it’s crucial to understand eye anatomy and see an eye doctor regularly so you can take care of your eyes. An optician can check for any eye problems and provide you with tips for eye care


At SmartBuyGlasses, we care about your eyesight and want to provide you with all the information you need. Now that you know the basics of eye anatomy, take a look at what you can do to keep your eyes healthy and avoid unwanted eye problems. If you want to learn more, remember to read our Optical Centre articles and speak to one of our opticians online for any questions you might have.

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