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Can you really buy glasses online? Yes, including lenses in your prescription. When you buy glasses on the internet, you take over a few steps an optician would otherwise handle in the shop: entering your values, comparing measurements and choosing lenses. Here is how it works, what a virtual try-on shows and what applies if

Transparent glasses were a trend a few years ago and have stayed: clear and see-through coloured frames look light, modern and suit many looks. Here you will find what clear frames are made of, who they suit and how to combine them with skin tone and hair colour. Which other styles last is covered in

UV radiation is invisible but measurable: UVA, UVB and UVC differ in wavelength and in how much of each reaches us. Here you can read which wavelengths belong to which type, what the UV index says and what to look for in sunglasses. Key points at a glance UVA (315–400 nanometres) is the long-wave range,

Sports glasses and sports sunglasses must do two things: sit firmly and filter UV radiation. Whether you jog, cycle or skate, this article shows what makes sunglasses sporty and how they differ from a lifestyle model. For the full story see our guide to sports glasses. Key points at a glance Sport is more than

Miu Miu is an Italian fashion brand and Prada’s sister brand: founded in 1993, it belongs to the Prada Group. Here you will find out where Miu Miu comes from, how long the brand has existed, what its sunglasses stand for and how to find the right model. Key points at a glance Miu Miu

Large oversized sunglasses have big lenses that cover much of the eye area. They are a fashion classic that keeps coming back, in butterfly, cat-eye, square and aviator shapes. This short guide shows the classic shapes and how to choose a pair. The full story of the retro look, size, weight and prescription lenses is

Sooner or later you need a new pair of glasses: your first, because your eyes have changed, or because the old ones no longer feel like you. These tips show you in six points what to look out for when shopping for glasses, whether at an optician or online. How buying online works is explained

Most of us know it: the eyes itch, burn or water, or the eyelids are swollen. Many different reasons can lie behind eye problems like these, and you cannot tell them apart from the outside. Here you will find out when not to wait, when an appointment with an eye doctor makes sense and how

Sunglasses in winter, is that going too far? Some think so, because it is grey outside. Yet light and style speak in their favour: the sun sits low, snow and wet roads throw light back, and dark lenses go well with a wool coat and knitwear. The technical side of tint, snow and a low

How much do varifocals cost? The price depends mostly on the lenses and far less on the frame. Here is what you pay for and where saving makes sense. At Edel-Optics, varifocal lenses start from £109.00 a pair (as of 28 October 2026), with the frame on top. Key points at a glance The price