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Not only are glasses a necessary medical tool, they are a great way to showcase your style and personality. Throughout the ages we’ve seen iconic styles worn by celebrities as well as the everyday spectacle wearer. Taking a look back through the history of eyewear can provide some fun fashion inspiration for your next glasses purchase (and some good laughs!). Origins The first wearable g...

Light is much more complicated than what you might think. All sources of light work by exposing our eyes to a variety of visible and invisible energy. What we see is called the Visible Light Spectrum. Visible light is composed of energy with wavelengths from roughly 380 – 700 nanometers. Energy with shorter wavelengths are called Ultra-Violet (UV) and energy with longer wavelengths are k...

ol li{ margin-left: 30px; list-style-type: upper-number; } If you need prescription lenses to see well, you're faced with the decision of whether to purchase contact lenses or glasses. The 1980s saw the introduction of soft contact lenses for extended wear and disposable soft contact lenses, and their popularity increased dramatically. Many people liked the look, feel and vision improvement ...

Prescription Sports Glasses are great for all outdoor activities. Payne Glasses' Sports Glasses have helped many people to see clearly while participating in their favorite activities, like outdoor sports, running, and riding bikes and motorcycles. They're also helpful because they look great! Some of us have had difficulty with the cleaning of these glasses, but there's a trick you can ...

Drive Progressives helps you stay safe on the road! With driving progressives, they will ease your mind and improve your vision simultaneously.

Sunglass tinted prescription eyewear Sunglasses are great. They shield your eyes from the sun, they help you see clearly, and they look great. Unfortunately, if you wear prescription glasses, you know how hard it can be to find a pair of sunglasses that works well for you.  Luckily for you, any pair of Payne Glasses can be ordered with a sunglass tint by making a few extra clicks. W...

For more information on PD, See our "What is Pupillary Distance (PD)?" page. When you are ready to measure your PD (pupillary distance), download our special ruler here: DOWNLOAD NOW It is easy to measure Pupillary Distance with a friend How to Measure Your PD with a Friend Measuring with a friend is the preferred method of measuring your pupillary distance at home. For this tu...