Eyewear & Optician Tips in Bali

Maison Mata sunglasses in Canggu, Bali

Polarized lenses or UV protection: what actuall...

Guide, 4 min read, July 2026 Polarisation reduces reflected glare. UV protection filters ultraviolet radiation: here is how to choose sunglasses with both functions in mind. The words ‘polarised’ and...

Polarized lenses or UV protection: what actuall...

Guide, 4 min read, July 2026 Polarisation reduces reflected glare. UV protection filters ultraviolet radiation: here is how to choose sunglasses with both functions in mind. The words ‘polarised’ and...

Artisan hand-filing a tortoise acetate frame in the Maison Mata workshop

Acetate or metal: how to choose (and care for) ...

Guide, 4 min read, July 2026 The material influences how a frame looks, feels and wears. Here is what to compare between acetate and metal, and how to care for...

Acetate or metal: how to choose (and care for) ...

Guide, 4 min read, July 2026 The material influences how a frame looks, feels and wears. Here is what to compare between acetate and metal, and how to care for...

Maison Mata optician carrying out an eye exam with a refractor in a Bali boutique

Understanding Your Glasses Prescription, No Jargon

OD, OS, SPH, CYL, addition: your glasses prescription decoded line by line, in plain language, by the Maison Mata opticians in Bali.

Understanding Your Glasses Prescription, No Jargon

OD, OS, SPH, CYL, addition: your glasses prescription decoded line by line, in plain language, by the Maison Mata opticians in Bali.

Maison Mata glasses and lens care in Bali, cleaning without scratches

How to Clean Your Glasses

Eyewear care, 4 min read, July 2026 Dust trapped between a lens and a cloth can cause scratches. Rinse away dirt first, then clean gently with a product suitable for...

How to Clean Your Glasses

Eyewear care, 4 min read, July 2026 Dust trapped between a lens and a cloth can cause scratches. Rinse away dirt first, then clean gently with a product suitable for...

Woman wearing Maison Mata sunglasses in bright daylight, category 3 tinted lenses

Sunglasses lens categories, from 0 to 4: which ...

Sun guide, 6 min read, July 2026 Sunglass categories run from 0 to 4. They describe visible-light filtering, so you can match the tint to the brightness around you. Bright...

Sunglasses lens categories, from 0 to 4: which ...

Sun guide, 6 min read, July 2026 Sunglass categories run from 0 to 4. They describe visible-light filtering, so you can match the tint to the brightness around you. Bright...

Maison Mata handmade eyewear, lifestyle detail in Bali

Why Glasses Fog Up and How to Manage It

Eyewear care, 5 min read, July 2026 Moving from air-conditioning into warm, humid air can fog your lenses. Understanding condensation helps you choose a compatible anti-fog product and useful care...

Why Glasses Fog Up and How to Manage It

Eyewear care, 5 min read, July 2026 Moving from air-conditioning into warm, humid air can fog your lenses. Understanding condensation helps you choose a compatible anti-fog product and useful care...