Eyeglasses Guide
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What Is the Average Lifespan of a Pair of Glasses?
Glasses are an investment in your eye and vision health, so it’s no wonder that you want them to last. Your frames, lenses, and prescription can all change over time. Watching for signs of needing new glasses is critical to ensure your eyes have the ultimate protection.
So, what is the average lifespan of a pair of glasses? Let’s discuss
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What Are the Best Glasses for an Oval Face?
Do you want to figure out your face shape? Follow these three simple steps:
Step #1: Tie up your hair, and stand in front of a mirror.
Step #2: Trace the outline of your face on the mirror using a dry-erase marker.
Step #3: See which part of your face is the widest (e.g., cheekbones, forehead, or jawline).
For oval faces, the typical
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How to Get New Glasses Fast
With over 150 million people wearing glasses or contacts in the U.S. alone, you might have questions about wearing corrective lenses. For instance:
How do you know when to get glasses for farsightedness?
Should you get new glasses or change your prescription?
What are the signs your child needs glasses?
When is the right time to get
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Can You Reuse Lenses in New Frames?
We’ve all been there: dropping and breaking frames while the lenses stay intact. This may be inconvenient since you may be without vision correction until you can get your eyewear repaired. And in some situations, you might have to get creative with some heavy-duty tape until you can make it over to your local optical store.
Once you arrive, you
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How to Clean Clear Glasses’ Frames
Transparent frames are one of the trendiest looks of the season. By pairing your glasses with light-colored clothing and neutral makeup, you’re bound to stand out in a crowd.
And knowing how to clean clear glasses’ frames can make you--and your eyewear--look even better. Let’s talk about the steps to clean your eyewear, along with why it’s
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How to Clean Glasses Between the Lenses and Frames
Have you heard that one of the best ways to help your glasses last is to keep them clean? Knowing how to clean your glasses between the lenses and frames is essential to maintain your investment for longer.
Let’s explore some of the best cleaners for glasses and the necessary steps to wash your new eyewear.
What is the best cleaner for
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Is Switching From Glasses to Contacts Safe?
When having trouble deciding between glasses vs. contacts, many people end up getting both. Prescription eyewear comes in many forms, and having two to choose from opens up your options for protecting your eyes.
If you’re interested in switching from glasses to contacts, remember that it’s safe for most people. Whenever you transition between two types of eyewear, you may experience distorted vision or other eye issues. However, these symptoms are often temporary.
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What Are FSAs and HSAs?
Did you sign up for an FSA plan in 2020? If it ends on December 31, you may have until March 15, 2021 to use your funds and until March 31 to send in the necessary paperwork for repayment.
Don’t wait too long, though. With the deadlines right around the corner, you’ll want to use your funds and send in documentation right away.
For
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What Is the Grace Period for an FSA?
A flexible spending account (FSA) is a service you can set up through your employer to take care of approved healthcare expenses. In 2020, employees can contribute up to $2,750 from their annual income before taxes.
Most people’s FSAs end on the final day of the year (December 31), but that doesn’t mean you need to spend all your FSA by then.
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FSA-Eligible Expenses: 10 Things I Can Buy With My FSA
The grace period for your flexible spending account (FSA) may be coming to an end. Put that money to good use, and assume control of your eye care today by taking advantage of some FSA-eligible expenses.
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10 FSA-Eligible Expenses
We know the cost for eye care can add up, which is where FSAs come in handy.
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