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Men glasses

June 22nd, 2015

The conventional wisdom is that glasses do make a man look smarter. Regarding to men glasses, the color and the shape are less than that of women glasses. While women have a plethora of knowledge at their fingertips to help them pick and choose their personal style, men have it a bit rougher. Too little guiding information exists to help them out, and many men are taught that worrying about fashion is frivolous anyway. But when it comes to getting men glasses, it’s important for men to make a decision that’s going to work for them over a long period of time.

Depending on your lifestyle, there are different types of lenses that can serve as valuable assets to you. Do you work outside a lot, or switch from being indoors to outdoors often? Transition lenses darken once exposed to sunlight, and will protect your eyes from UV rays and from over-squinting. Do you drive often, and experience difficulties seeing through glaring from the sun or headlights at night? Your optician can give you polarized lenses that will cut through this glare significantly and give you a sharper image. Also, if your prescription is stronger than a 4.00, you might want to discuss getting your lenses specially compounded to avoid a Coke-bottle effect over your eyes. You may have more considerations to make before choosing your perfect pair of glasses, but these are the bare minimums. If you don’t yet have an optician, major cities are full of qualified clinics waiting to help you. They can also help you look through dozens of frame varieties, and assist you in choosing the pair that is perfect for you as an individual.

Understanding your own face shape is not only important for choosing the best haircut and facial hair style, it will also help you choose your ideal spectacle frames. If you have a square jaw, you’ll want rounder frames to soften out your angular features. For those with round faces, you’ll do well with rectangular, bolder spectacle frames. A heart-shaped face is more difficult to complement, but you’ll find success in rounder frames that pull the focus from the forehead. If you’ve got an oval face, you can wear almost any type of frames you’d like. Unfortunately, no one pair of glasses will flatter each face the same way, so you’ll want to experiment with multiple spectacle frames to see which ones compliment you best.

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spring hinge glasses

June 22nd, 2015

Spring hinge glasses frames allow the temple part of the frame to move back and forth. It adds comfort and will protect your glasses from breaking. These hinges are equipped with a small spring that affords the arms a greater range of movement and does not limit them to the traditional, 90 degree angle. These hinges provide greater comfort for the wearer and are more able to withstand everyday use. Most Spring Hinges are constructed with 3 barrels and can be equipped to any kind of frame materials such as metal, plastic, acetate and so on. Spring hinge glasses do have its advantages as well as disadvantages.

The advantages are that spring Hinges require less adjustments. While it is still a good idea to go see your optician if these frames are falling off your face, the likelihood of this happening right out of the package is low. Unlike Standard Hinge frames, Spring Hinge frames have given and take to them. This gives the customer a comforting squeeze or, as we like to say glasses hug, that let’s the wearer know their glasses are always there. Spring Hinges are better for physical activity. Due to their snug fit, Spring Hinge frames are more likely to stay on while running or jogging, which makes them a good choice for people with an active lifestyle or for children’s glasses.

The disadvantages are that these hinges are significantly more difficult to repair. Not for the DIY’er. These frames must be taken to an optician and sometimes must be shipped to the manufacturer for special repairs. Some manufacturers have their own version of the spring hinge which requires specialty tools to maneuver.

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about bifocal glasses

June 22nd, 2015

Bifocal glasses literally means two focuses. It is meant to describe eyeglasses lenses that enable the user to see clearly at two different distance ranges through one lens. Benjamin Franklin is credited with inventing the first bifocal lens by gluing two lens halves from two different lens prescriptions together. Bifocal glasses are used for many reasons, the main reason being for Presbyopia.

Presbyopia is a vision condition in which the crystalline lens within the eye looses its flexibility. At about 40 years of age, we perceive this as increasing difficulty with clearing objects the closer we bring them toward our eyes, especially in low lighting levels. Bifocals have an additional power on the bottom part of the lens to aid in close up focus, enabling clarity at both distance and near with one pair of glasses.

When you first put on your new bifocals, you will be aware of some unusual sensations: the presence of a dividing line, the blur in the lower part of the glasses as you walk, the “jumping” image as you look from one part of the lens to the other, and the feeling that the floor does not seem to be where it belongs-it looks too close or too far away. But your brain is remarkably adaptive, so you will get used to these sensations and eventually ignore them. Try to accept the idea of wearing bifocals. Concentrate on how well you can now see up close! Here are a few suggestions that will make your adjustment to bifocals easier.

If you have never worn prescription eyeglasses before, you may adjust in small doses by wearing the bifocals only when you need to for close work. You will gradually find yourself able to wear them more and more. But this method only prolongs the time for full adaptation. The quickest adjustment will come by wearing them all the time. Moreover, if you need to wear a distance correction most or all of the time, don’t keep switching back and forth between the bifocals and your old glasses. That only prolongs the adjustment period. Put the bifocals on and leave them on. Try to stop thinking about the bifocals. If the floor looks blurred, don’t keep looking at it. You never used to walk around looking at the floor before you got the bifocals! Ignore the peculiar sensations, “funny” vision, and reflections in the glass. The less attention you pay to them, the sooner you will stop noticing them. If the frame bothers you, have it adjusted by your optical dispenser. Keep in mind that the bifocal reading segment provides sharp vision at a specific distance range from your eyes. An object closer or farther away will be blurred, so you may have to move closer or farther from that object to see it clearly. (If the add is not in the right position for comfortable reading, you may have to tilt your head back too far to see up close, or else have the height of the glasses adjusted or the lenses changed.) Having a difficult or slow time adjusting to bifocals does not mean that a mistake was made. Of course, errors can happen, but 99% of the time it’s simply a matter of adapting to the new glasses. If you have been diligent in trying them for a few weeks and you still think the lenses are not right, have the dispensing optician check them. Then, if problems are not resolved, make an appointment for us to check the measurement of your eyes and the glasses, to determine whether there has been an error in your prescription.

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Anti-glare Glasses

June 18th, 2015

Anti-glare glasses are glasses on which an anti-glare coating is used to minimize the reflection of the light. Various layers of metal oxide are coated on the Len’s surface. Anti-glare glasses minimizes lens reflection and facilitates 99% of light to enter the eye for better vision. It reduces the glare caused by the light striking the back of the lenses. It increases the lifetime of an eyewear, providing permanence and resistance form dirt, heat, water and scratches. It reduces both internal and external reflections on the lenses. It improves night vision, gives better appearance and improves transparency. Anti-glare glasses are also worn by people who work or play around the sea and river, and worn during outdoor games etc.

Anti-glare glasses are specially designed to reduce eye strain caused due to computer work. The coating on these glasses help in reducing the glare and lets more light in compared to the regular glasses which let only 91% of light through and the 9% of light is lost in reflection. Using these kind of glasses can help in improving focus, reducing problems caused by harsh office lighting and boost contrast. You can also eliminate the reflection of light from both the front and back of the lenses. It act as a barrier between the computer screen and the eyes. People wearing contact lens can have an advantage if they wear these anti-glare glasses as it improves the vision and the quality of lens. It minimizes eye fatigue. It reduces the halo effect caused during night driving. As we all know, eye strain is a common problem for those who sit in front of computers or television for long hours. The other problems are headaches, migraines, neck and back ache. Sitting in front of the desk for eight hours a day five days a week and staring at the screen in much less lighting conditions are the reasons for causing eyesight problems. Doing some basic eye muscle exercises and using anti-glare glasses can help in preventing these side effects.

Once you would love to clean your anti-glare glasses, you have to clean the glasses with an alcohol based solution using a micro fiber cloth. Spray the alcohol on the glasses from inside and outside, then wipe with the micro fiber cloth. This micro fiber cloth should be hand washed with mild detergent and dried after every usage.

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Polycarbonate Lenses Eyeglasses

June 18th, 2015

Polycarbonate lenses eyeglasses are eyeglasses with lenses made of polycarbonate, a durable, cheap plastic. Polycarbonate was developed in the 1950s and was soon recognized as a dynamic substitute for glass. In the 1980s, polycarbonate glasses were introduced to consumers as a safe, affordable alternative to standard plastic or glass eyeglass lenses.

Polycarbonate lenses have significant benefits over other forms of lenses on the market. In addition to their excellent impact resistance, polycarbonate glasses are up to 40% thinner and one-third lighter than standard plastic lenses. These properties make polycarbonate glasses ideal for people with high prescriptions. Polycarbonate glasses, however, are not perfect. As a result of their ability to absorb impact, the lenses are soft and therefore more susceptible to scratches. To compensate for this, scratch-resistant coatings have been developed and can be added to polycarbonate glasses to provide added durability. All safety eye wear is made from polycarbonate material as it provides the best impact resistance of any eyeglass materials available. Polycarbonate glasses are 10 times more resistant to breakage than plastic lenses. Lenses made of polycarbonate are highly recommended for children due to this safety benefit. Additionally, polycarbonate blocks 99% of UV light. This ability is an important feature, especially for children and individuals who work outdoors, as UV light is known to contribute to the development of cataracts.

Polycarbonate lenses are favored by athletes and by parents of young children because they are designed to not shatter when they receive a blow. Instead polycarbonate lenses are engineered to crack in a spiderweb pattern to prevent shards from the damaged lens from injuring the eye. Polycarbonate lenses are can be coated to help prevent scratching. But no matter how careful you are, occasionally even coated lenses may get scratched. Once your polycarbonate lenses were scratched, squeeze a dime sized amount of regular toothpaste onto a clean, soft, cotton cloth. Rub the toothpaste onto the scratched surface of the polycarbonate lens in a circular motion for ten to twenty seconds. Then dampen a clean, soft, cotton cloth in cool water. Rub the wet cloth over the lens to remove all of the toothpaste. Next, you need to dry the lens with a dry clean, soft, cotton cloth. Examine the lens to determine whether the scratch has been completely removed. Deep scratches or multiple scratches may require this procedure to be repeated.

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Tortoise Glasses

June 18th, 2015

Tortoise glasses or tortoise shell glasses, in a commercial sense, are made of plastic with a mottled brown, black and sometimes orange patterns. Tortoise shell bases its design on the shell markings of the hawksbill turtle, and initially it was made from the turtle.

Tortoishell was a heavily used natural material made popular in the early 1900’s. The most widely used was the hawksbill turtle because of the excellent hues and how well the tones reflected on people skin. Many items were fashioned from the tortoishell and the use became outlawed in the 1970’s to protect this species of reptile from endangerment. The tortoishell could be manipulated to make items such as hair clips, guitar picks and eyewear. The tortoise shell eyeglasses became popular in the 1900’s first made famous by comedian Harold Lloyd. This eccentric thick dark round eyeglass was a diversion from the classic metal eyeglasses mostly fashioned in this time period. The time had come for change this was the revival needed for eyeglasses, they were becoming a fashionable and sought after statement. No longer just a medical device allowing one to see clearly, eyeglasses were clearly becoming fashionable.

Since tortoise shell glasses are more popular, how to wear it? You can wear your tortoise shell glasses with any casual outfit. Wear a hat, jeans and tee for a cool and casual day look. Wear your tortoise shell frames with khakis and a polo for a cool and preppy look. Whether you are golfing or boating or just cruising the mall, tortoise shell eyeglass frames are perfect. Moreover, choose a color to compliment your skin. If you are lighter, go for brown tortoise shell frames. If you have a darker skin tone, opt for the black or dark brown frames. You can wear tortoise shell frames as reading glasses or sunglasses. More importantly, try on a variety of styles to find the right frames for your face shape. There is a frame shape and price for every budget. You don’t have to spend a fortune on your tortoise shell eyeglass frames to look amazing.

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Wood glasses

June 18th, 2015

Wood glasses are just what the name implies. Glasses created from a variety of wood, which add a distinctive beauty to the entire eye glass frame. Different types of hardwoods can be used including pine, walnut, oak, and countless others to play with color and texture, even though they’ll be sanded and polished. It is common knowledge that plastics, various metals and alloys can be applied in the product of eyeglasses frames. It is rarely that the wood can be made of eyeglasses. The unexpected combination of natural elements and glass lenses make wood glasses unique and unparalleled.

Wood glasses can work on anyone as there are so many different colors and styles available. You do not have to go for super exotic pattern of zebra wood or create high drama in burgundy-stained, polished wooden eyeglass frames unless that’s your personal style. Both of these looks can be stunning if that’s who you are. But, if the way you roll is more rustic or understated, then wooden eyewear frames are still going to be a good choice because you can also find subtler grain patterns and toned down, natural wood colors. Either way, the main advantage of wood eyewear frames, other than being super sturdy and eco-friendly, is to let your true personality stand out.

Celebs such as Will Smith and Catherine Zeta Jones enhance their personal style with wooden frames and you can do the same. You may want to think of it as being your own dresser. No, you won’t be getting paid to make some movie star look fabulous, but it’s something great to do for yourself to be a star in your own life. Who knows, you may even end up getting paid back in compliments for the extra time you took to choose those flattering, new prescription glasses or sunglasses with wood frames for yourself. Your goal should be to choose wooden eyewear frames that you really love and that make you look your absolute best. Before you settle on a specific wood eyewear frame, take the time to look at the different colors and textures available first. Chance are, if you really love a wood’s color and look, you’re going to be able to carry it off wonderfully. Don’t get distracted so much by the names of the different woods such as whether the eyewear you want will be zebra wood, birch, bamboo, ebony, pear or another variety, but instead keep an open mind as you browse wooden eyeglass frames and let your heart guide you as you react to each frame you see. If you fall in love with several different frames at once, just narrow things down later by picking the one that suits you best. You and your new wood eyewear frames are then destined to live happily ever after. Cue the cooing doves.

The overall style of your glasses is also going to make a difference in how the wood frames look on you such as whether you opt for a modern, vintage or classic style. Most of us are going to look good in more than one main style, so you may want to spice up your eyewear wardrobe and go for something different than the same basic lens shape and frame combination you usually choose. Keep it real and bring out your own personality though, or it’s just not going to work. We are not all Cee Lo Green or Tom Cruise, yet all still have the potential of looking amazing in glasses. Another part of the whole to keep in mind when putting together a wood-framed eyewear look is the color of the lenses. This is going to be mainly a factor when picking sunglasses with wood frames, but you may want to consider tinted lenses for daily wear as well. If you’re still having trouble deciding on a wood frame and lens combination, try describing the overall look of the eyeglasses to yourself in one word such as “sporty,” “trendy” or “creative.” If the words “not me” come up in your brainstorming, then move on to another combination. The right wood eyewear frames are going to be out there for you.

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about Titanium eyeglass frames

June 18th, 2015

Titanium eyeglasses frames are made of titanium, which is one of the strongest materials available. They are lightweight, durable and corrosion resistant and a great choice for those in hot, humid environments. Moreover, they are also a good choice to people with active lifestyles and those with prescriptions that require thicker lenses. Titanium eyeglasses frames come in variety of colors and are easy to adjust, without sacrificing strength. Generally, there are four main benefits and features of titanium eyeglasses frames.

First of all, they are durable. For a people who want trouble-free service from a pair of eyeglasses, titanium is the right choice. In fact, titanium resists breakage under normal use longer than any other frame material. While these eyeglasses are surely not indestructible, patients are attracted to the fact that titanium frames hold up over time. In addition, titanium frames are corrosion resistant. If you are an eyeglass wearer, you know that after time, with traditional metal frames oxidation occurs through exposure to oxygen and the presence of moisture which can ruin the appearance of the frame causing it to tarnish.

Secondly, frames made of titanium are 48% lighter in weight than frames made of conventional metals. If you have worn a heavy pair of eyeglasses, you know that they can cause pressure on the bridge and the side of the nose. This can cause numerous problems such as simple redness to pressure spots and sores. The same is possible behind the ears, especially on the tops and behind the ears where the weight distribution is critical. The lightness of titanium frames lets the eyeglasses rest easily on the nose so they do not create irritating dimples or pressure marks.

The third benefit is comfort. A frame touches a person’s face in three areas-both ears and the nose. Titanium frames are more comfortable to wear because they do not weigh heavily on these essential areas. The weight is distributed more evenly providing added comfort.

Finally, if you are in the 10% of the population that is allergic to nickel, titanium frames are the best choice for you. Allergic reactions from nickel can range from asthma, sinusitis, skin rashes, eczema and dermatitis. Titanium frames contain no nickel, which is why they are an excellent choice for those who have skin allergies.

Even though titanium is a strong, light and corrosion-resistant silver-colored metal. Care should be taken when working with and repairing a titanium frame.

Clean and dry both the frame and lenses. Use soapy warm water to wash and dry the lenses and wipe with a soft cloth or towel. Do not use paper towels on lenses. Remove any remnants of old glue if a previous repair has been done.

Squeeze together any hinges that have spread out by gently using pliers to compress each side of the hinge. Use caution and squeeze very slightly; only light pressure is needed to move hinge pieces. Insert and replace the temples, also called the “arms,” if they have become detached from the front of the frame.

Insert the lenses if either or both have come out. Secure screws just tight enough to hold the lenses in place. If necessary, dab a drop of glue with a toothpick into the eyewire, the part of the frame that holds the lenses in place, to stabilize the lenses.

Tighten any loose screws in the frame. Screws may be located in the temples, the eyewire, and there may also be screws in the nosepads that hold the pads to the frame.

Do not try to solder or weld a titanium frame. Repairs done this way will crack and damage the frame material. If your titanium frame is broken to the point of needing soldered, an optical retail shop may be able to fix the frame or send your frame to a lab that specializes in titanium repairs.

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about Tinted Glasses

June 17th, 2015

Tinted glasses are eyeglasses lenses tinted by applying absorbent coatings through the process of vacuum deposition. These thin coatings consist of metal or metal oxide mixtures and can be vacuum deposited only at certain high temperatures. They also have a high refractive index, meaning that they increase reflectance. They are deposited in multiple layers so that the properties of the glass remain intact. Due to the tinting of the metal or metal oxide mixtures, these lenses are available only in brown shades of different levels of absorption. Almost all plastic lenses are tinted in a special dye bath. To do this, several lenses are mounted on special holders and then immersed in the bath. While the eyeglass lenses are in the immersion bath, the dye particles penetrate to about 0.1 millimeter beneath the surface of the lens and become firmly embedded in it. Each immersion basin is equipped with a magnetic agitator to ensure that all eyeglass lenses are tinted evenly. The dye substances used also have applications in the textile industry. It is possible to match every color sample provided, tinting plastic lenses in any conceivable color and light reduction level based on the primary colors of red, yellow, and blue. Lenses with gradient colors can also be produced with special equipment, allowing for a gradual tint transition from light to dark by subjecting the eyeglass lenses to a predetermined exchange speed. This means that it is not only possible to pick out eyeglass frames, but also the tint of the lenses, resulting in eyeglasses with a personalized optical design, even if this means that not all colors can be perceived in their original shade.

Each color of lens is suited for specific situations. You will notice that many of the color properties overlap with each other. Whether they are performance, therapeutic, or fashion tints, each color causes the patient to perceive their surroundings differently. The most common tinted lens color is grey. At its darkest it can hide a poker face, help a deep sea fisherman snag the catch, and improve visual performance when driving. Grey lenses are color neutral, which means that they do not distort the integrity of colors, keeping them true. In fact, grey lenses have been in use by the U.S. Military for over 45 years because of their superior performance in various lighting conditions.

Some people prefer a grey/green lens to the traditional brown, citing that it provides crisper contrast, while being more color neutral than brown.

Brown/Amber lenses are also a popular choice. They provide better contrast and depth perception than grey, but colors are distorted. Brown/amber lenses are great for bright light conditions, but are especially suited to overcast, hazy, or foggy conditions. They block out blue wavelengths, which highlights the differences in greens, which can be helpful for golfers and baseball players.

Individuals who do a lot of driving would benefit from yellow lenses. The added contrast will decrease fatigue and increase visual acuity when driving in fog or haze, in overcast conditions, and at evening/night. For these same reasons, bikers, pilots, tennis players, hunters, and sport shooters can benefit from this lens.

Orange lenses eliminate blue light. They are perfect for sports that require an object to be tracked against the blue sky, such as a baseball. These lenses are often the lens of choice for clay target shooting on a cloudy day, but can also be helpful to bikers, skiers, and hunters.

Vermilion is a reddish/orange lens often used by individuals who like to hunt and fish. It is chosen for its contrast capabilities. There are patients who are more satisfied with this color than with the more common brown and grey.

Red is a robust color that provides contrast and is another variety best suited for specific purposes. Clay target shooters may use this color in extremely sunny conditions. Fishing enthusiasts may opt for this lens when fishing in the early morning or later evening.

Violet deserves mention as more than a fashion tint. Sport shooters and other athletes will use it for contrast in mid to bright conditions. Fashion tints are generally tints applied for the appearance of their color rather than any traits of that color. Common examples of fashion tints are green, blue, pink, and purple.

Tints of any purpose can be applied as a solid tint, causing the lens to be one solid, uniform color, or a gradient tint, when the intensity of the color lightens as it approaches the bottom of the lens. Double gradients and other color designs can be applied. For rimless or semi-rimless frame styles, edge tinting is also an option.

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about Pink Glasses

June 17th, 2015

When it comes to pink glasses, the first thing that strikes mind is “bright lively color”. The pink glasses are most popular among little girls, because the peppy pink color will grab her attention and the pink glasses frames will win her affection. Moreover, for adult who are living in a colorful life, pink glasses are a must in their wardrobe. Gone are the days when you were limited to black or brown, gold or silver as you choose a brand new pair of designer eyeglasses. Now, pink is everywhere and you do not have to be the cutting edge of style or feel conspicuous wearing it. But, the challenge, for those of us used to only wearing traditionally colored eyeglasses frames, is finding out what matches pink glasses. There are many factors that go into choosing the right pink glasses frames. You can look to your face shape, skin tone, eye color, and of course personality.

To begin with face shape. The general rule is go with pink glasses frames that are the opposite of your face shape. For instance, pink eyeglasses square frames on a square-faced shape are too overwhelming. Also, consider the size of your face. If you have a small face and petite features, large frames will probably swallow you up. Secondly, decide if you’ve got cool or warm undertones. If you see blue or pink tones in your skin, you’re most likely cool; and if you see yellow or peach tones, you’re probably a warm. For cool tones, pink glasses works well. Moreover, you also need to take your aging skin into consideration. If you have aging skin, thin pink glasses and red eyeglasses to help brighten the face. Stay away from too drab frames, which might wash you out. Thirdly, your eye color natural or otherwise can have a big impact on which glasses frame colors will work best for you. Choosing contrasting color for more dramatic effect that will make eye color pop. If you have green eyes, pink eyeglasses and purple glasses will give greater contrast. The last thing is to think about your personality. Your glasses communicate a lot about you. So, if you are a fun and free style type of girl, then pick a fun color. Colored glasses are no longer reserved for fun. They can be office appropriate. Pink glasses will look great with just about anything you choose to wear!

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