Our eye-care library covers everyday topics: cleaning and caring for glasses, understanding exams and prescriptions, and protecting your eyes outdoors.
This article is general education, not medical advice. For any change in your vision or eye comfort, see a licensed optometrist or ophthalmologist.
Best Frames for High Prescriptions
Frame shapes, sizes and lens materials that keep strong prescriptions looking slimmer.
Blurry Vision at Night
Common, general reasons why vision can feel less sharp in low light, and when to see a professional.
Using FSA & HSA Funds for Glasses
How flexible spending and health savings accounts generally apply to prescription eyewear.
Do Photochromic Lenses Protect Against UV?
How light-adaptive lenses react to UV light and what to check on the label.
Eyeglasses That Darken in Sunlight
An introduction to photochromic lenses: how they work, who likes them and their trade-offs.
Finding an Eye-Care Professional
How to find a licensed optometrist or ophthalmologist and what to ask when booking an exam.
How to Adjust Glasses to Fit
Safe, gentle adjustments you can make at home — and when to visit an optician instead.
How to Care for Your Eyeglasses
Daily habits that keep lenses clear and frames in shape for longer.
How to Clean Eyeglasses
A simple, coating-safe cleaning routine for everyday lenses.
Homemade Eyeglasses Cleaner
A gentle DIY lens-cleaning spray and the ingredients to avoid.
How to Read a Bifocal Prescription
What the ADD value means and how a bifocal prescription differs from single vision.
Can You Remove Scratches from Lenses?
Why DIY scratch "fixes" often do more harm, and how to prevent scratches in the first place.
Caring for Photochromic Lenses
Keep light-adaptive lenses performing well with gentle cleaning and sensible storage.
Understanding Eye Pressure
What eye pressure (intraocular pressure) is and why it is measured during exams.
What Is a Peripheral Vision Test?
How visual-field testing works and why it is part of some eye exams.
Photokeratitis: UV "Sunburn" of the Eye
General information about UV-related eye irritation and how sunglasses help reduce exposure.
What Is a Refraction Eye Exam?
The "which is clearer, one or two?" part of an eye exam, explained.
Signs You May Need Glasses
Everyday clues that it might be time to book an eye exam.
Snellen Eye Chart Facts
The history of the familiar letter chart and what "20/20" really means.
Photochromic Lenses: Pros and Cons
A balanced look at light-adaptive lenses to help you decide.
UV Protection for Your Eyes
Why UV protection matters for eyes and how to choose protective eyewear.
What Is Visual Acuity?
The difference between acuity, prescription strength and overall vision.
What Are Single-Vision Lenses?
How single-vision lenses work and how they compare with progressives and bifocals.
Eye Floaters: When to Seek Care
General information about floaters and the warning signs that need prompt attention.
Our Vision Experts
How Lumora Eyewear plans to have educational content reviewed by licensed professionals.
Using vision benefits?
Vision insurance, FSA & HSA