The journal
Eyewear, explained
What the lens actually does, how a frame is meant to fit, and how to tell real stock from a convincing copy. Written to be useful rather than to fill a page.
Ray-Ban prices in South Africa (2026): what each model costs
Rand prices for the Ray-Ban models we stock, what a polarised lens adds to the bill, and the prices that should make you ask… Read on
Polarised sunglasses under R1,000: what you actually get
Polarised sunglasses start at R329 here. What you get from Move at R349 and Vogue at R999, how to check the polarisation works… Read on
Oakley prices in South Africa (2026): what each model costs
Rand prices for the Oakley models we stock, from everyday frames to cycling shields, and what Prizm lenses and polarisation add… Read on
Ray-Ban Aviator guide: choosing an RB3025 by size and lens
The RB3025 is the Aviator most people mean. How to choose its size and lens, what each version costs here, and when a different… Read on
Ray-Ban size guide: how to read the numbers and pick your size
The numbers inside a Ray-Ban arm give you the model, colour, size and lens. How to read them, and how to use them to choose a… Read on
Computer glasses: how to choose a pair for screen work
Computer glasses are either plain lenses with a filter or readers used at screen distance. How to tell which you need, and what… Read on
Vogue, Arnette and Move: Where the Value Sits in the Range
Not every good frame carries the most famous name. Three ranges worth knowing, and who each one is actually for. Read on
Blue Light and Sleep: What the Evidence Actually Says
The sleep argument for blue light is on firmer ground than the eye-strain one, but the size of the effect is smaller than the… Read on
Lens Technologies Explained: Ray-Ban G-15, Oakley Prizm and the Rest
Brand lens names sound like marketing and mostly are not. What the better-known ones actually do, described plainly. Read on
Oval and Heart-Shaped Faces: Choosing Frames
One of these face shapes suits almost everything, and the other has a specific rule worth knowing. What works for each, and why. Read on