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How to take care of eyeglass frame

December 4th, 2009 by Reza Hyver No comments »

Eyeglass frame is the major part for composing a pair of glasses. Normally eyeglass frame is made of plastic or metal, so we need to remember the following tips to take better care of eyeglass frame.

1. Put your glasses in the protective case so that the eyeglass frame will not be twisted or bended by accident, and also to prevent the eyeglass frame from exposing to chemicals and salt which is harmful to it.

2. When you lie down or sleep, please take off your eyeglass frame from your face to avoid rolling onto your side.

3. Use a soft micro cloth to wipe off your perspiration in case the salt from sweat may erode he metal structure of the eyeglass frame, especially the slim part holding the nose pad.

4. Prepare a small screwdriver to check and tighten the screws which are loose.

5. Do not take off the eyeglass frame fro your face one-handedly. Simutaneously lifting the two temples from ears will decrease the possibility of changing the shape of eyeglass frame.

6. Please go to visit a vision service center for periodical adjustments of eyeglass frame if you find it difficult to do it by yourself.

As a pair of eyeglass frame will cost you hundreds of dollars and glasses is a vision aid, a perfect care of eyeglass frame and lenses is fundamentally necessary.

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Ready-made reading eyeglasses VS custom-made glasses

December 3rd, 2009 by Randa Nahl No comments »

Many old people tend to buy ready-made discount reading glasses in the drug stores for a couple of dollars. This is for sure very convenient to buy a pair of discount reading glasses for near work. But experts say this is really harmful to the vision health and will cause serious eye diseases. Experts also recommend old people with presbyopia should see a doctor for eye exam and buy discount prescription eyeglasses for vision refractive correction.

The ready-made discount reading glasses are made out of two lenses with the same power, while actually most of the people have different refractive errors for two eyes. Also the quality of those cheap discount reading glasses is pretty poor, so please don’t skip the eye exam for your specific prescription. Now you can order discount prescription eyeglasses from some online optical stores at a bit higher price than the drug stores, but with much better quality both in frame and lenses.

If you feel uneasy to buy the whole glasses online, you can also buy from the local Sam’s Club for the store’s discount reading glasses. Or you can buy the frame for your reading glasses online, then send the frame to Sam’s Club, by doing so you can pay much less for your whole discount reading glasses.

Doctors hope that every old people should have a pair of custom-made discount prescription eyeglasses.

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Presbyopic people benefit from new contact lens—-bifocal lens

December 3rd, 2009 by Randa Fritch No comments »

In the family of corrective contacts, bifocal lens is totally different. This is because bifocal lens has some characteristics that others do not have. Since the day when bifocal eyeglasses were invented by Benjamin Franklin, they have helped a lot of people. And now they have become much perfect though the mechanism is still the same.

People who have been diagnosed as presbyopia are in need of bifocal lens. For the uniqueness of presbyopia, there are still many problems in solving them. The patients either can see the objects near and far simultaneously, or can they move their eyes freely. As for these symptoms, people have designed bifocal lenses to tackle with them.

By and large, people can find two kinds of these lenses at the market, namely, alternating bifocal lenses and simultaneous bifocal lenses. When people look upward or downward, alternating bifocal lenses can help a lot, because pupils can notice the two power distance between distance and near powers. As their names indicate, simultaneous bifocal lenses can make sure that the two powers can be looked at the same time.

Though bifocal lenses are mainly for people suffering presbyopia, not all of the presbyopia suffers can wear these contact lenses. Each bifocal lens should fit the conditions of individual patients. Some repulsive effects may happen to people who can not wear bifocal lens. Some criteria must be met if presbyopic patients need to be prescribed bifocal lenses. They should have very good tear system, healthy cornea, and normal blink rates. If they fail to meet these requirements, bifocal lenses are not suitable for them.

Additionally, some items need to be noticed when storing and cleaning bifocal lens. In order not to be infected, hands should be clearly washed before handling these lenses. Moreover, bifocal lens should be cleaned regularly using proper solutions.

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Sunglasses clip care

December 2nd, 2009 by Richard Schneider No comments »

Sunglasses clip requires special care due to its special structure. Sunglass clip saves money and brings significant convenience. However, it also needs extra care due to its special structure. In fact, sunglasses clip has no considerable differences in color, material and style with conventional sunglasses. The basic structural difference lies in that sunglasses clip has no temples. Whether you choose standard sunglass clip, magnetic clip on or flip up clip on, this difference is never changed. Therefore, sunglasses clip do needs particular care that is stricter than ordinary sunglasses.

Firstly, top priority of special care of sunglass clip should be given to the way you picking up the clip on. Since sunglasses clip has no temples, the main place you can hold is the bridge or the rims. This is of no denying importance, because sunglasses clip will never be on your regular glasses all the day. So you must put them on and off several times within a day. Even though most of clip ons are made with scratch resistant coating, you can never rely on this coating all the time. Hard objects such as your nail will probably leaves scratches on your sunglass clip.

Keep a sunglasses clip case handy is also an important way of caring. The case is the most ideal place to store your clip on while you travel at night or when you wear contact lenses and do not need your sunglass clip. Since sunglasses clip is smaller than ordinary sunglasses, if falling between the seats in your car, it may get lost. In another case, it may be sat on under mishaps. A sunglass clip case will keep your clip on from getting lost or broken.

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Innovative bifocal glasses

December 2nd, 2009 by Jay Furlong No comments »

Bifocal glasses are not a recent invention. As the story says, Benjamin Franklin had two sets of glasses, one for faraway objects and the other for close reading. He reluctantly shifted from the two separate glasses, which is very inconvenient. After quite a period of this bother, the great forerunner designed a pair of bifocal glasses that allow him to see both distant and near things clearly. This was the initial form of bifocal reading glasses. He just cut the two pairs of glasses in half and used half of each lens for each eye so that the bifocal glasses were invented.

Science and technology always advance at a rapid pace, but the basic principle of bifocal reading glasses has remained the same since its invention. The lens of modern bifocal glasses has two parts: the lower part for close reading and the upper for distant vision. This design principle of bifocal reading glasses is based on the common sense that people generally use bifocal glasses in certain ways. They look downwards the bifocal reading glasses when reading or looking at close objects and look up when looking at distant things.

Bifocal glasses are truly useful for a large population that develops prysbiopia on earth. In the US alone, almost 4 million people suffer from it each year, most of which are between thirty to fifty years of age. Bifocal glasses have become a necessary part of their lives. Bifocal reading glasses eliminate the switch between separate glasses.

Bifocal glasses also perform as the pioneer of multifocals, followed by trifocals and progressive glasses. After the invention of bifocal reading glasses, multifocal glasses are natural.

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Numerous options of eyeglasses

December 1st, 2009 by Andrew Rabinowitz No comments »

Many factors should be taken into account in selecting appropriate eyeglasses, including fit, functionality, protection as well as style.

Before choosing eyeglasses, a person should know the features of his or her face, because different eyeglass frames suit faces with different shapes. The eyeglasses should be appropriate in size for one’s facial characteristics, that both too big and too small frames should be avoided.

Eyeglasses are also available in protection styles. In some states, it is required by laws that riders should wear protection eyewear if there are no facial shields. Foam-back glasses are convenient and provide adequate protection. Protection eyeglasses should be manufactured with strict fitness and large lenses.

Clip-on glasses are popular nowadays. The clip should fit the edges of the glass properly and be close to the lens. In most cases, clip-on glasses need additional adjustments at the time of purchase. There are also colored lenses that offer both good look and great functionality.

Smoked lenses feature convenience and extended durability. While filtering out blue light, amber lenses always provide sharp contrast and sharp shadow definition even in over-cast conditions. Yellow lenses are particularly suitable for night driving, as well as in conditions of snow and fog. Clear lenses can provide ample UV protection and suit conditions with low light.

Another particular type of lenses is photochromic lenses, which are commonly used in conditions of varying light. Polarized lenses are designed to fight against high glare, which protects the eyes form sudden flashes of light thus avoid potential retina damage. Reflective lenses can reflect the light away from the eyes, relaxing the eyes and reducing eye stress.

Besides of the functions from those various eyeglass lenses, some people also resort to eyeglasses for fashion. Branded sunglasses are quite popular on the high fashion markets, but these glasses are very expensive. However, the most important criterion is that the eyeglasses should fit one’s face. In addition, the materials of eyeglasses frames are also worth customer’s attention. A strong steel frame is suitable for a businessman, while sportier people always choose a light titanium frame.

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Cheap Lasik – Is it really cheap?

December 1st, 2009 by Ray Didia No comments »

Nowadays, the average cost of advanced Lasik eye surgeries, which includes the use of Custom Wavefront 3D mapping system and all laser IntraLase, is about $2000. And even the average cost of the cheaper type of Lasik is about $1000. However, it is easy for you to find advertisement on the internet or in the newspapers that some clinics charge Lasik eye surgery for only $699, $499, and even $299. How can it be so cheap? Does it really cheap as we have seen on the advertisement?

We may read carefully about the $299 Lasik eye surgery ads. So the first purpose of the ads achieved. The ridiculous low price is probably aimed to get your attention about the Lasik surgery provided in that clinic. Then go on reading the ads, you may find not this cheap Lasik eye surgery is not for everyone, but only a few meet their requirement, for example the vision of the patient must have -1.25 or better with no astigmatism, which is a minor vision problem that can be corrected with reading glasses from any eye clinics. The reading glasses usually only cost $5. What does that mean if you undergo the Lasik regardless of the truth of the ads? It means you pay $299 for things that $5 is enough.

So finally we understand it is just not a cheap Lasik surgery ads but something looks like cheap which will actually cost you more. The extremely low price is just there to attract your attention. Since eyes are very important to everybody, it is not the things that can be taken for granted. Therefore, it is very important to know more about the eye surgery, from the initial exam to the post care medication and follow up treatments and the process of the Lasik surgery itself, not only the price of it.

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Can Eyesight Be Restored Naturally?

November 30th, 2009 by Mark Burns No comments »

To those who are nearsightedness, eyesight naturally improved is impossible. Ways to restore eyesight, in their mind, are either wearing eyeglasses or contact lenses, or have eye surgery. However, both of the two ways are not able help improve eyesight, but weaken. Because when you wear glasses or contact, they accomplish all the work to present clear image before your eyes, while the eye muscles become weak day by day, for not frequent use. And although eye surgery seems to greatly help eyesight restoration, it is temporary. More problems will probably emerge later, especially during the process of aging.

Actually, there indeed exists natural ways to correct vision and this is what I want to introduce. That is the Bates Method, which was created by Dr. William in 1880’s after his various experiments on his patients. His experiments show that one of the main causes of eyesight failing is stress and most patients are able to improve their eyesight by doing relaxation exercises regularly. What’s more, Dr. William also figured that eye strain, and diet can be also causes of eyesight problems.

Then, some may ask why does Bates Method work? Actually it is a simple principle. As mentioned above that, eye muscles can hardly be used when eyeglasses or contact lenses are worn, therefore doing eye exercises 5-6 seconds everyday will increase the flexibility of the muscles in and around to help them strengthened. Thus eye strain is reduced to the extent which will not affect eyesight.

That is the reason why many native people living in the Amazon can always see things clear. In some degree, some of them can even see what most people living in societies would need a microscope to see.

Also here, I also want to correct a wrong idea that poor eyesight can be born with. The truth a research has proven that most newborns have normal eyesight; therefore genetics have no ability to bring abnormal eyesight. Thus, it is important to keep an eye on children’s habit in reading, watching TV and something that would affect their eyesight.

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Visit an Optometrist Regularly

November 30th, 2009 by Brian Wallace No comments »

Optometrist is often confused with the ophthalmologist, who is surgery practitioner while an optometrist is a doctor of optometry: treating eye ailments, such as vision problems, eye diseases and related conditions and prescribe eyeglasses, eye lenses and medications, but never do surgeries. However, most people seldom visit an optometrist and think they perform the same task as an ophthalmologist. Here below are some detailed information of what an optometrist usually does and the importance of visiting an optometrist regularly.

If you have an experience of prescribing either eyeglasses or contact lenses, you must have met a doctor who helps you see figures on eye chart clearly by preparing lenses suited for your eyes. He or she ceaselessly changes different lenses of different diopters until you yield you are able to get a clear vision without dizziness and any discomfort. Then the optometrist determines the correct power for your eyeglasses or your contact lenses.

Besides the routine test above, an optometrist test other aspects of your eyes as well, such as your vision co-ordinates, vision depth, color viewing and recognition and your ability to focus. He or she is able to do more closely examinations, called glaucoma check if you require them to so. Firstly he or she will ask if you are a patient with elevated blood pressure, or if you suffer from diabetes or cancer, so that he or she is able to suit the remedy to your special case, because those diseases might have a direct impact on your vision. Under normal circumstances, the optometrist will prescribe some medication and offer suggestions which are help for you eye care and eyesight.

Additionally, an optometrist provides pre and post-surgical care while the surgery is operated by an ophthalmologist, from which we may see the biggest difference between an optometrist and an ophthalmologist: the former is more of an eye examiner and he or she often work in tandem and monitor the same patients with an the latter. Besides, optometrists have very important administrative functions, including running offices, hiring employees, keeping electronic records, ordering supplies and equipments, offering advices for patients and so on so forth.

If you have never visited an optometrist, you are suggested to do so regularly. Visiting an optometrist makes you know detailed information of your eye condition regularly, so that if there are any problems, you are able to do corresponding solutions as soon as possible before the problems spanning out of control. Even that you have not found any abnormal symptoms of your eyes, but you are worried about them because of any discomfort, you can visit and consult an optometrist who is believed to give you professional answers and ease your worry.

Eyes are one of the most important organs of our body which are often referred as the windows of our souls. Without eyes, the world loses vigor and vitality; without eyes, life becomes discolored; without eyes, happiness goes far away. Therefore do no neglect our eyes, careful attention should be attached. Visiting an optometrist regularly should be the easiest and best way to achieve this.

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Ways to attain coupons of free eye exams

November 29th, 2009 by Andrew Rabinowitz No comments »

As some philosophers hold that the greatest wealth one can posses is no more than his health, without health he will never feel any happiness even with the greatest riches in the world. Of which, eye health contributes a lot to people’s health. Consequently, eye is such an important organ that can help one to see the colorfulness of the world. In this sense, eye health is a matter of life time.

However, for people of any age, eye problems are great threats for their health. Mattering nothing with age, eye problems may cause very serious vision defects if not approximately treated. Perhaps some regular eye examinations would be a good alternative to avoid such bad effects. Following the suggestions of related doctor is also very essential. Here are some methods that can help one to save lots of money while maintaining the health of their eyes.

Eyeglass, contacts lenses of high quality and other methods are really very ideal choice. But not all people can afford them, the low-income people in particular. Fortunately, one can maintain his eye health in some other ways. Some retailers have prompted some activities to help these people reduce their costs by releasing some free eye exam coupons on the net. Still more, people can enjoy some discounts on some occasions in addition to free eye exam. Doubtless, free coupons have really do some help. There are some credible ways to get free eye exam coupons-

1. Wal-Mart Vision Center: it provides much cheaper examinations for many low-income people. They just need to pay about $50 for the exam, instead of paying $100to $120 in other private eye doctors. One can trust a lot on Wal-Mart Vision Center, for it is one of the dominant members in the industry.

2. America’s best- people can receive some free eye exams there. But such services are provided to some of their specific customers in “Eye Care Club”. These consumers can enjoy free eye exams for at least five times in a period of 3to5 years, during which one can save about $300-$500, or even they can enjoy some sort of discount on other high quality eye care products. For such reason, one can really recognize the meaning of America’s best.

3. Pearle Vision- one of the top vision centers for its elite series. Because it provides some free eye exams, one needs not to worry about the cost involving such exams. But one needs to book in advance if he wants to take such free exams.

4. JC Penney Optical Center-it is one of the most popular eye centers for many people. One can almost get the most universal products of the latest fashion. Still more, they provide some sorts of discounts on their products except free eye exams.

5. Empire Vision Centers-one of the retailers that provide eye products at the lowest price. It focuses also on large families. Such families can get the best eye services with the lowest cost. Consequently, some online coupons for free eye exams are provided for them to ascertain that such goals can be achieved. Furthermore, a discount of $100 is provided for them.

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