prescription eyewear

Optometrist fitting a contact lens for a client

Everything worth knowing about contact lens fitting, from the measurements involved to how it differs from a glasses prescription.

High-index lenses fitted in a rimless frame showing the thin edge

An honest guide to high-index lenses, comparing five index options and explaining which prescription strengths justify the premium.

Optometrist measuring vertex distance for frames for a strong prescription

A practical guide to choosing frames for a strong prescription, covering lens size, frame styles, high-index materials and fitting.

Progressive lenses fitted in a full-rim frame with adjustable nose pads

A complete guide to progressive lenses, covering the three vision zones, design tiers, adaptation, frame choice and fitting.

Prescription sunglasses with a gradient tinted lens on a neutral background

A complete guide to prescription sunglasses, covering lens options, frame compatibility, strong prescriptions and fitting.

Prescription eyewear frames displayed on a lens chart background

A complete guide to prescription eyewear, covering lens designs, materials, coatings, frame choice and why fitting decides everything.