Can you help me find glasses that fit my head? I've only been able to find a fit with the widest frames available, and finding them has been a matter of trial and error, mostly the latter. [more inside]
posted by tellumo on Dec 2, 2009 - 7 answers

Is anti-glare and anti-scratch coating worth it to you on eyeglasses? [more inside]
posted by disillusioned on Aug 21, 2009 - 36 answers

What kind of glasses is Eric Clapton wearing these days? [more inside]
posted by phunniemee on Aug 3, 2009 - 1 answer

So, apparently I need glasses. Where can this Canadian get the best deal on some designer frames? [more inside]
posted by synecdoche on Jun 25, 2009 - 11 answers

Looking for an online spectacles retailer (UK) that will make lenses to a very strong prescription. [more inside]
posted by primer_dimer on May 20, 2009 - 10 answers

Where in Los Angeles can I get eyeglasses lenses (a fairly difficult perscription, at that) in an hour, or a day? [more inside]
posted by seeka on Apr 7, 2009 - 3 answers

I'm seeing annoying reflections of lights around the lenses of my new glasses. Are the frames causing this or something else? [more inside]
posted by Ultra Laser on Oct 28, 2008 - 17 answers

Glasses Filter: How do I put a lens back into frames without a bottom rim? [more inside]
posted by T.D. Strange on Sep 22, 2008 - 6 answers

In Possiblities, among other places, Herbie Hancock wears these slightly tinted, curved glasses, which come to a bit of a point right over his nose. My question, is where can I find a pair? [more inside]
posted by paisley henosis on Aug 17, 2008 - 2 answers

What is wrong with my nauseating (but clear) glasses which do not preserve shape throughout the field of vision? [more inside]
posted by gensubuser on Aug 10, 2008 - 11 answers

[Eyeglasses] Anti-scratch coatings deteriorate after a couple of years. Anyone found durable coatings? [more inside]
posted by coffeefilter on May 17, 2008 - 13 answers

I suspect I need computer glasses, but want to solve a few problems from the last time. [more inside]
posted by modernhypatia on Apr 23, 2008 - 17 answers

Is it possible to undo 'clouding' on cellulose acetate and plastic eyeglass frames? [more inside]
posted by j-dawg on Dec 2, 2007 - 3 answers

How do I stop my eyeglasses from getting so dirty in the first place? [more inside]
posted by The corpse in the library on Nov 23, 2007 - 14 answers

How can I get the logo off of my eyeglass frames without damaging them? [more inside]
posted by Rykey on Nov 20, 2007 - 24 answers

I need new glasses. My style sense is atrocious... how can I find out what frames are in fashion, and which of those suit my overall look? [more inside]
posted by Slap*Happy on Oct 31, 2007 - 21 answers

Does anyone know what's going on with Zenni Optical's website? I found that site from a Metafilter post a while back. I've been trying to access it for a few days now to check on my order and it's borked.
posted by ramix on Oct 31, 2007 - 3 answers

I saw the most beautiful pair of glasses today. They looked great on me and were a perfect fit when I tried them on. The only problem was they belonged to a stranger on the street. [more inside]
posted by fiTs on Oct 1, 2007 - 10 answers

Does anyone know about these plastic attachment pieces that go on the ends of the temples of eyeglasses frames to hold tight to your ear? [more inside]
posted by bread-eater on May 11, 2007 - 4 answers

I am the newest member of the eyeglass-wearing community (or I will be when they get here in 5-7 days) and I have a question about my prescription. [more inside]
posted by IndigoRain on Apr 23, 2007 - 5 answers

Where can I get tiny screwcaps for my glasses? [more inside]
posted by weirdoactor on Apr 19, 2007 - 9 answers

I'm thinking of buying a new pair of glasses and am considering two companies http://www.glassesdirect.co.uk and http://nuglasses.co.uk has anyone out there bought from either of them? And if you did would you recommend them?
posted by kissol on Apr 7, 2007 - 6 answers

Where should I go to buy cool glasses (optical, not beverage) in NYC without breaking the bank?
posted by sonofslim on Mar 6, 2007 - 8 answers

Do reading glasses make you become more farsighted? [more inside]
posted by fuzz on Feb 27, 2007 - 13 answers

Anyone have first hand experience with ultrasonic cleaners that they purchased for jewelry and eyeglass cleaning? [more inside]
posted by 6:1 on Feb 21, 2007 - 6 answers

(eyeglassfilter) my frames broke in half! Where can I find low cost replacements to put my lenses into? [more inside]
posted by jtoth on Feb 9, 2007 - 16 answers

What brand are my glasses frames and where can I get some more? [more inside]
posted by msbrauer on Aug 28, 2006 - 6 answers

At 43 I just got glasses. They are very odd. How do people live with these? Please help. Lots [more inside]
posted by Minglet on Aug 8, 2006 - 63 answers

A question for the female four-eyed hipsters among us. Which eyeglasses are considered cool this spring? [more inside]
posted by cior on Apr 11, 2006 - 19 answers

A question about eyeglasses, and range of eye movement. [more inside]
posted by sailormouth on Aug 18, 2005 - 5 answers

I'm thinking of buying my next pair of glasses online. Does anybody have any online glasses retailers they would recommend (or recommend against)? And is there any thing else I should know before buying glasses online? I live in the UK but have frequent visitors from the US who can easily carry a pair of glasses, so places that ship to either country would be fine.
posted by yankeefog on Jun 13, 2005 - 5 answers

Eyeglasses and working out. [more inside]
posted by bingo on Dec 4, 2004 - 13 answers

Anyone have a recommended way for cleaning glasses? (spectacles not receptacles)
posted by dodgygeezer on Jan 9, 2004 - 13 answers