How to safely watch the solar eclipse — even if you're not in the path of...
Most days we barely give the giant, searing-hot ball of plasma in the sky a second thought.That will change dramatically on Monday, August 21: when the total solar eclipse sweeps across the continental...
View ArticleSolar-eclipse glasses are quickly selling out — but you can make something...
On August 21, the total solar eclipse will race across the continental US for the first time in 99 years.Nearly anyone in the country can see the moon take a bite out of the sun during the epic event,...
View ArticleHere's how to tell if your solar eclipse glasses are safe
The US will get to see a solar eclipse on August 21, an event in which the moon crosses between the Earth and the sun. Some people will even get to see a total eclipse, where the moon completely blocks...
View ArticleA new report says 39 million contact lens wearers are at risk for severe eye...
When people ask me why I don't wear contacts, I typically come up with some excuse to avoid admitting the truth: Sticking a plastic device directly on the fragile mucous membrane surrounding my cornea...
View ArticlePlaying outside can make kids less likely to need glasses
The ready availability of technology may make the children of today faster at configuring a new smartphone, but does all of that screen time affect the development of their eyes?While conventional...
View ArticleGet this trending kitchen gadget for under $50 — and more of today's best...
The Insider Picks team writes about stuff we think you'll like. Business Insider has affiliate partnerships, so we get a share of the revenue from your purchase.Since you don't have all day to scour...
View ArticleI use computer glasses to protect my eyes from blue light — and my go-to pair...
The Insider Picks team writes about stuff we think you'll like. Business Insider has affiliate partnerships, so we get a share of the revenue from your purchase.The devices we use for prolonged periods...
View ArticleBillion-dollar eyewear brand Warby Parker is now making glasses for kids
Warby Parker is entering its first new category since launching sunglasses: kid-sized glasses.The shrunken glasses are part of a pilot program at Warby's New York stores.Warby Parker co-CEO Neil...
View ArticleThis online company makes stylish prescription eyewear for as low as $6
The Insider Picks team writes about stuff we think you'll like. Business Insider has affiliate partnerships, so we get a share of the revenue from your purchase.Stylish prescription eyewear can be...
View ArticleI tried blue light glasses to see if they helped with my computer-induced...
The Insider Picks team writes about stuff we think you'll like. Business Insider has affiliate partnerships, so we get a share of the revenue from your purchase.I used to suffer from frequent migraines...
View ArticleA pillow designed for people who wear glasses went viral — we tried it to see...
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View ArticleHere's how those viral color blind glasses really work
Some people see the world differently. Literally. It's a phenomenon called color blindness. It's not just people who can' see color at all. Some people just can't see as many colors as the rest of us....
View ArticleSnap is going ahead with a second version of its glasses — even though the...
Snapchat is preparing to release a new version of its Spectacles camera glasses, according to an FCC filing.The first version of Spectacles only sold about 150,000 pairs and Snap was forced to take a...
View Article5 makeup tips everyone who wears glasses needs to know
When applying makeup as a glasses-wearer, you'll want to invest in a good magnifying mirror.Remember that different makeup rules apply for nearsighted and farsighted glasses.To prevent foundation and...
View ArticleThese computer glasses reflect blue light and prevent screen-induced...
The Insider Picks team writes about stuff we think you'll like. Business Insider has affiliate partnerships, so we get a share of the revenue from your purchase.Eyewear startup Felix Gray, known for...
View ArticleThere's a pair of glasses to help glasses-wearers apply makeup
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View ArticleSnapchat's Spectacles are new and improved, but they don't solve the...
Last week, Snapchat's parent company Snap Inc. introduced its second-generation camera glasses, called Spectacles.I actually tried the first-generation Snapchat Spectacles in November 2016, and I have...
View ArticleWearing glasses could really mean you're smarter, according to a new study
There could be some truth to the idea that smart people wear glasses.Research has consistently associated poor eyesight with higher cognitive function, and a new study adds to the body of evidence. But...
View ArticleWe tested out these glasses that keep computer screens from destroying your eyes
The Insider Picks team writes about stuff we think you'll like. Business Insider has affiliate partnerships so we get a share of the revenue from your purchase.Human beings are now spending more time...
View ArticleHow to safely watch the solar eclipse — even if you're not in the path of...
Most days, we barely give the giant, searing-hot ball of plasma in the sky a second thought.That will change dramatically on August 21, when the total solar eclipse sweeps across the continental United...
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