Prescription vs. Non-Prescription Glasses

Prescription vs. Non-Prescription Glasses

What Are Prescription Glasses?

Prescription eyeglasses are also made to help you focus your vision and improve any refractive error such as shortsightedness, longsightedness, astigmatism or presbyopia. The lenses are personalized from the results of an eye test and adapted to your own prescription.

Best for:

People with diagnosed vision issues

Daily wear to improve clarity

Prevent discomfort of strained or tired eyes as well as fatigue headaches.

What Are Non-Prescription Glasses?

Non-prescription glasses, or so-called “plano” glasses, are those that do not require corrective lenses. Rather, they are used for different reasons like safety, fashion, or comfort. For example:

5) Blue light glasses to prevent digital eyestrain from screens

Sunglasses for UV protection

Fashion frames for style only, no correction

Best for:

20/20-vision people looking for protection or style

Office workers spend hours looking at computers

Outdoor enthusiasts