These formerly dorky accessories have transitioned into the coolest designer decorations. Transition lenses have become some of the latest high-tech accessories on the market. Photochromic lenses — also known as transition lenses, named after Transitions Optical, the company that launched the first plastic versions in 1991 — are transparent when indoors and darken when exposed … Read more
Monday’s total solar eclipse was over in the blink of an eye — but for some, the effects of the spectacle may last a while. Solar retinopathy or “eclipse blindness” can occur when staring at the sun without glasses with special solar filters. Bright sunlight can damage the macula — the center of the retina … Read more
Bonnie Tyler was wrong — you don’t need them now tonight. Now that daytime stargazers across the nation’s heartland have had their fill of the last total solar eclipse in North America for the next 20 years, it’s time to ditch those safety glasses properly. “After you’ve used your glasses, the best recommendation is to … Read more
Photo: Ground Picture (Shutterstock) Buying eyeglasses can feel weirdly similar to buying a new car: Prices are often hidden from you, they cost more than they have any right to—and there are a whole bunch of mysterious upgrades pushed at you. Coatings. I’m talking about coatings: the anti-scratch, anti-glare stuff you can add to your … Read more