Picking frames that look right is tough enough. After that all-important decision, you still have to choose eyeglass lenses and coatings. Those decisions are key to how well you’ll see and how much ...

Eyeglasses today are fashion accessories, as stylish as purses and belts. So don't fret if contact lenses bother your eyes. Instead, scope out the latest frames to give your face a fresh look. As ...

Do you wear the same pair every day for work, sports, hobbies, driving, reading, and watching TV? You may be able to get more out of your glasses if you try more than one pair. There are many ...

The types of lenses you choose can make a big difference in the quality of your eyeglasses. Depending on what your eye doctor advises, some people can get along just fine with basic plastic CR-39 ...

Black-rimmed hipster glasses have invaded the spectacles market, but the most important decision four-eyed customers should be making about their eyewear has nothing to do with fashion. Tahira Bedgood ...

Four of five prescription eyeglasses are not strong enough to withstand everyday hazards, such as getting hit with a tennis ball, even though they’re up to government standards. Reliable data on how ...

Instead of glasses, I wear contact lenses. This means throwing out scraps of plastic (as well as their packaging) every two weeks, in addition to using cleaning fluid (which comes in plastic ...

Consumer Reports has no financial relationship with advertisers on this site. When you’re buying a pair of glasses, you probably give plenty of thought to the kind of frames you want—aviator, wire, ...