GLASSES BEAUTY

Noa: A cute israeli girl with lanvin sunglasses

2009-08-05T02:32:00.000-07:00

I think this is one of the best from Noa. Her stylish photos can be accessed at http://hookthelook.blogspot.com/

Zori - Europa: A Bulgarian Girl With Glasses

2009-02-05T14:39:00.000-08:00

Another cute picture of Zori, Varna, Bulgaria.

Europa: A Real Brunette Swiss Girls With Glasses

2009-01-15T07:00:00.000-08:00

This girl is a switzerland national team fan. She is really really cute. She's not exaggerated and she represents a simple beauty.

Europa: A mature brunette french woman with very classic sunglasses

2009-01-09T17:18:00.000-08:00

avant-défilé dior, polo de paris, 23/01/06

This photo is courtesy of facehunter.blogspot.com

Europa: A Brunette French Girl With Classic Sunglasses

2009-01-09T17:16:00.000-08:00

avant-défilé dior, polo de paris, 23/01/06

This photo is courtesy of facehunter.blogspot.com

Asleigh - North America: A Beautiful Brunette Canadian Girl With Glasses

2009-01-03T17:12:00.000-08:00

Here are some nice pictures of Asleigh, a canadian student, with her permission. He describes herself as :"ASHLEIGH

I am a student on a "budget" with hopes to inspire you with some of my own fashion, styles, advice, rantings, whatever you want to call it! I change my mind about 20 times a day..which means I change my outfit about 20 times a day! (ok maybe a little exaggerated...) I like to switch things up"

Europa: Swiss Football Girls some Glassed

2008-12-31T06:57:00.000-08:00

A versatile group of swiss girls. I think three of 'em wear spectacles. Their dresses show exactly where they are from.

Europa: A Brunette Swiss Girl With Glasses

2008-12-31T06:34:00.000-08:00

This girl is from Switzerland. The photo is taken during Euro 2008 Championships. Few details are caught about the girls face but the overall appearance is fine.

Europa: Spanish Girl With Glasses

2008-12-31T06:19:00.000-08:00

This girl is from Spain. The photo was taken during Euro 2008 Championship. The glasses have thick frames. The brand of the frame is visible but I couldn't read it. Could you?

Europa: A Blonde Austrian Girl With Sunglasses

2008-12-31T05:57:00.000-08:00

This photo is probably taken during the Euro 2008 competitions. The girl may be brunette in fact. However the sunglasses are brilliant and fits her face.

Nana Mouskouri (in 1970) and Katharine McPhee - Europe: Brunette Greek Girls With Glasses

2008-12-23T15:10:00.000-08:00

FRAME UP
Who says guys don't make passes at girls in glasses? Greek singer Nana Mouskouri (in 1970) and Katharine McPhee are brainy hotness.

Europa : Three girls with glasses from Antigua & Barbuda

2008-12-22T07:42:00.000-08:00

This is really a funny picture. I am happy I could find glassed girl picture from this country. Very few people know about this country.

Баку - Asia: An Azerbaijani Girl In Glasses

2008-12-19T07:05:00.000-08:00

This girl wears very cool sunglasses. I think the glasses are in full fit with her face and body. She's a brunette and her hair is very lovely.

Amy Fountain - Europa: An Austrian Brunette Girl With Glasses

2008-12-18T06:57:00.000-08:00

This girl is a real brunette and she look very nice. Her glasses have black frames.

Europa: An Andorran Girl With Glasses

2008-12-17T06:40:00.000-08:00

This girl is wearing sunglasses. She looks really big.

Asia: A Brunette Armenian Girl With Sunglasses

2008-12-16T06:42:00.000-08:00

This girl is from Armenia but I couldn't recover her name. She is very tall and she has strange hair and sunglasses.

Europa: An Albenian Girl With Fantastic Sunglasses

2008-12-15T06:22:00.000-08:00

This pic is of a brunette albanian girl with fantastic sunglasses. The photo is processed and not natural but the glasses and the girl seem weird.

Europa: An Albenian Girl In Sunlasses

2008-12-14T06:16:00.000-08:00

This photo belongs to a brunette albenian girl.

Europa: An Albanian Girl With Glasses

2008-12-13T06:13:00.000-08:00

An ordinary girl from Durres

Moe - Asia : Another cute pic of the Japanese girl w glasses

2008-12-12T18:32:00.000-08:00

Moe - Asia: A Japanese Girl with Glasses

2008-12-11T18:30:00.000-08:00

This japanese girl in glasses look very young. She may even be under 15. I couldn't find out her age but the eyeglasses look cool on her.

Asian Girl With Glasses

2008-12-10T18:23:00.000-08:00

Look how glasses may change the look of one greatly.

Blonde Girl With Glasses

2008-12-10T18:17:00.000-08:00

This blonde girl is really pretty. She carries a light innocence and her eyes are so deep. She proves why GIRL GLASSES or GIRLS GLASSES may be an art.

A Redhead Girl With Glasses

2008-12-10T18:11:00.001-08:00

This redhead girl wears a fine shaped glasses. Her face is bold and the glasses are simple. However, I don't know where this girl is from. If you know, you can write it as a comment.

Pitgirl - South America: An Argentinian Girl With Glasses

2008-11-24T11:30:00.000-08:00

South America:Argentinian Girls With Glasses

2008-11-23T11:28:00.000-08:00

Macarena - South America: A Chilean Girl With Glasses

2008-11-22T11:25:00.000-08:00

Asia: Vietnam - Three Vietnamese Girls With Glasses

2008-11-18T11:07:00.000-08:00

Sally a betelnut girl (Binlang Xi Shi) - Asia: A taiwanese girl with glasses

2008-11-18T10:52:00.000-08:00

Betelnut girls (Binlang Xi Shi) are a unique part of Taiwan culture. They sit in brightly-decorated glass booths wearing skimpy outfits, and sell cigarettes, drinks and betelnut to passing drivers. It’s a controversial trade but not actually illegal. The question of whether the girls are exploited is open to debate – certainly their own perception is mostly that they are doing a job like any other, and the less they choose to wear, the more they sell. For more info, see en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Betel_nut_beauty and follow the links to the video and pictures.
© Tobie Openshaw. If you wish to use this image, please contact me at topenshaw@hotmail.com

Lidia-Europa: A Spanish Girl With Glasses

2008-11-12T04:20:00.000-08:00

Lauren-Europa-Asia: An english/scottish/welsh Girl With Glasses

2008-11-10T09:48:00.000-08:00

Lauren.

half chinese, half white (english/scottish/welsh)

Europe: An English Girl With Glasses

2008-11-10T09:45:00.000-08:00

Another photo of sweet Zori-Europa: A Bulgarian Girl Glassed

2008-11-10T02:05:00.000-08:00

Jessi - Europa: A German Girl With Glasses

2008-11-10T00:51:00.000-08:00

Europa: A German Girl With Glasses

2008-11-08T20:28:00.000-08:00

Egle-Europa: Swiss Girl With Glasses

2008-11-08T20:16:00.000-08:00

ZORI - Europa: A Bulgarian Glassed Girl

2008-11-08T19:49:00.000-08:00

Shabnam-Asia: An Iranian Glassed Girl

2008-11-08T06:03:00.001-08:00

Asia: An Iranian Girl With Glasses

2008-11-08T06:01:00.001-08:00

Europa: A Hungarian Girl With Glasses

2008-11-08T05:48:00.000-08:00

Catalan Girl - Europa: A Spanish Girl With Glasses

2008-11-08T05:45:00.001-08:00

Europa: Spanish Girls With Glasses

2008-11-08T05:44:00.001-08:00

North America: A Canadian Girl With Glasses

2008-11-08T05:33:00.000-08:00

Pensieri - Asia: A Chinese Girl With Glasses

2008-11-08T05:29:00.000-08:00

From Chicago: A Girl With Glasses from US

2008-11-08T05:14:00.001-08:00

From Ostrava - Europa: A Czech Girl With Glasses

2008-11-08T05:03:00.000-08:00

Kristen Davis - North America: A Girl With Glasses from US

2008-11-08T04:53:00.000-08:00

Tina Fey - North America: A Girl With Glasses from US

2008-11-08T04:49:00.000-08:00

Sarah Pregame - Australia: An Australlian Girl With Sunglasses

2008-11-08T04:40:00.001-08:00

Anna - Australia: An Australlian Girl With Glasses

2008-11-08T03:33:00.000-08:00

Adelaide, Australia.

Lu Picolet-South America: A Brasilian Girl With Glasses

2008-11-08T03:31:00.000-08:00

Yolanda-Africa: An Angolan Girl With Glasses

2008-11-08T03:23:00.000-08:00

Europa: A Greek Girl With Glassess In Traditional Wear

2008-11-07T15:46:00.001-08:00

Roxanne-Europa: A French Girl With Glasses

2008-11-07T15:44:00.000-08:00

Europa: A Russian Girl With Glasses

2008-11-07T15:41:00.000-08:00

Asia: An Indian Girl With Glasses

2008-11-07T15:32:00.001-08:00

North America: A Mexican Girl With Glasses

2008-11-07T15:29:00.000-08:00

Asia: A Glassed Japanese Girl

2008-11-07T14:22:00.000-08:00

Europa: A Finnish Girl With Glasses

2008-11-07T14:11:00.001-08:00

Article-Sunglasses: Aviator Sunglasses - A Fashion Must-Have

2007-01-16T08:18:00.000-08:00

Like many people who own them or who want to own them, I feel that aviators are plainly the coolest and sexiest type of sunglasses on the market. The design is simply iconic and they have a certain air of nostalgia about them. How did they get that reputation? Most people, especially youth, don't even realize that they were actually designed to be practical and originally for military use, not so much fashionable. I also doubt that most people realize that it was a very well known brand that invented the original design: Ray-Ban.

It's fascinating how apparel that has origins in military use, makes its way into fashion, from cargo pants to dog tags.

To be fair the aviation industry, more than the military, had a critical role to play in marketing the aviator design by Ray-Ban. Aviator sunglasses have earned their reputation not only through looks alone, but through the glamour, respect and mystique that surround pilots and the aviation industry.

At any given time, a legion of young boys and girls around the world have dreamed of becoming pilots who sport the essential pair of aviator sunglasses. I for one, know that I wanted to be a pilot and it remains a dream of mine to this day.

Furthermore, aviator shades are forever immortalized in great film classics such as the 1986 hit Top Gun, which featured revolutionary mirrored sunglasses that sparked a fashion craze. Almost every single actor in that film wore a pair of aviator shades at one point during the movie. Today, many of the world's biggest celebrities sport aviators for almost any occasion. Some of them wear classic styles, but some are downright outrageous, gilded in gold and diamonds.

In the end, the simple aviator design is timeless and will continue to be a fashion icon for years to come. You can be sure that you are not buying into a fad, but into a classic design that will never go out of style.

When you do buy a pair of these sunglasses, you won't want to take them off. Wear them every day, wear them to the club or wear them when you go shopping. Remember that aviator shades don't just to cover your eyes... they're a fashion statement as well.

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Article-Sunglasses: Polarized Sunglasses to Keep Your Eyes Safe

2007-01-15T08:16:00.000-08:00

Polarized sunglasses have been around since 1936, when Edwin H. Land began experimenting with making lenses with his patented Polaroid filter. An increasing number of sunglasses today have polarized lenses, made of Polaroid polarized plastic sheet, to reduce glare caused by light reflected from polarizing surfaces such as water as well as by polarized diffuse sky radiation, or skylight. This can be especially useful when fishing, as the ability to see beneath the surface of the water is crucial.

The polarized sunglasses used by fishermen have polarized filters with the transmission axis oriented vertically to block the light reflected by the water surface. These sunglasses have increased in popularity and is are now a must have for all other water sports. They are also becoming popular with truck drivers and for general outdoor activities. These have seen a jump in sales during the last five years and are now the fastest growing segment in eyewear.

To check if your sunglasses are polarized, you can look through the glasses at the reflection of any object on a window panel. Remember that you have to look at an angle to the glass. If the intensity of the reflection does not change with respect to what you see through the window, they are not polarized.

Polarized sunglasses are better than normal sunglasses decrease the intensity of everything by the same amount. Polarized sunglasses can selectively eliminate the reflection from light coming from above the water surface.

These type of sunglasses have been very popular in fishing and watersports. It is useful in fishing and watersports because they help a lot by reducing the suns glare and its blinding effect. Even without glare, sunglasses also selectively reduce other reflections from objects above water, including clouds and even the sky. Polarized sunglasses also make the water seem darker but more transparent if you look at it from an angle but not straight down.

Polarized sunglasses can also help you when driving because of bright reflections of the sun on the cars ahead. Polarized sunglasses will help more with the reflections from the glass than from the metal as the glasses are polarized to a higher degree. Polarized sunglasses also help with the brightness of the road itself. If the road is wet, you get the same anti-glare power than at sea.

These can also help in skiing and non-water sports. Polarized sunglasses can not help with snow glare although they often advertised for that purpose. However, polarized sunglasses can make features far away really stand out when the sun is high. On the other hand, when the sun is low, these sunglasses could be detrimental. There are a lot of other uses of polarized sunglasses other than in water sports and the reason is that the reflector always remains horizontal.

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Article-Sunglasses: The Latest Trends in Sunglasses

2007-01-14T08:14:00.000-08:00

Hollywood is constantly being watched, and for all the right reasons. They set the latest trends in sunglasses, clothing, and everything style related. This year, the hot trend is to wear the oversized sunglasses, but not just any old pair will do. While oversized is cool, there are plenty of brands, no-name companies, and styles that are big no-no's in the world of sunglasses. The most popular styles include: Ray-Ban Wayfarers, Oliver Peoples Lukas, 70's style thick framed sunglasses, tortoise shell frames, gradient lenses, John Lennon-style round glasses, Aviators, and oversized sunglasses. However, you have to have them just right in order to actually pull off a trendy look.

The gradient lens sunglasses are one of the latest trends in sunglasses. These will show more attention to detail in the lenses and less in the actual frames. Having them half shaded from top to bottom is all the rage in Hollywood and other stylish locales. Ray-Ban's Wayfarers and Oliver Peoples Lukas are an Urban Classic, offering classic black, vintage bright colored, and new two-toned frame choices for the ultimate in classic sunglasses style. The 70's style thicker frames have been popular for a couple of years now, but you need to be very careful when choosing exactly which retro-inspired glasses are right for you.

You could choose a chic pair of retro sunglasses that you think are just the style, but end up purchasing a cheap knock-off, a style from an era that isn't in right now, or even a pair that is completely out and eclectic and won't get you noticed for more than a laugh. Choosing from the latest trends in sunglasses can be tricky. You might buy a pair that look exactly like the ones you saw on Kate Moss, but anyone who's everyone knows that they're nothing like the ones she wore, and hideously out of style in reality. The round "John Lennon" style has only come back in for women, so guys, stay away.

Oversized sunglasses, the librarian look, and tortoise shell glasses are all still hot this year. They will go out of style eventually, but this year isn't their time. These styles, along with Aviators, continue to be the staple pieces in fashionable eyewear when it comes to the latest trends in sunglasses. If you're looking to be hip, hot, and in fashion, stick with these styles and buy only from name-brand companies to get the look you want. Cheap imitations are just in bad taste.

Jennifer Bello is a writer and blogger for Sunglasses Avenue.

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Article-Sunglasses: Sunglasses-If You Are Not A Star

2007-01-13T08:12:00.000-08:00

Some movie stars wear their sunglasses even in church. They're afraid God might recognize them and ask for autographs – said Fred Allan.

It is clear that there is no point in wearing sunglasses in church. But it is important to use them if you are near water, or snow, which reflects sun rays.

The sun rays contain UV rays, and they are extremely harmful. According to the U.S. Enviromental Protection Agency, in the 1980s, scientists began accumulating evidence that the ozone layer was being depleted.Depletion of the ozone layer can result in increased UV radiation reaching the Earth’s surface, which can lead to a greater chance of overexposure to UV radiation and consequent health effects including for example skin cancer. The UV rays also may harm your eyes.

You should pay attention and choose the most suitable sunglasses. The fashionability is a reasonable aspect, but it is not the only one. What is the most important thing, is the capability of sunglasses of blocking UV rays. The best choice is, naturally, the sunglass which is able to block one hundred percent of UV rays. Those sunglasses which do not filter UV rays ( or not so effectively), they harm the eyes because of dilating pupil. So UV protection is an important feature, you should know and check the label if you buy any sunglass.

It is also important, of course, that you like it. Fortunately, there is a wide selection. You can surely find which will be suit you. But do not forget to check the UV protection, because of the secure of your eyes.

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Article-Sunglasses: The History of Sunglasses

2007-01-12T08:11:00.000-08:00

Did you think that sunglasses were always used to protect our eyes from the sun? Well if you did, you are most certainly mistaken. The first reason why they darkened glasses was because of smoke tinting, which was held in China before 1430. It was so far back in time, that of coarse their glasses were not of any prescription, and they were not used to protect your eyes from the sun. The Chinese judges had often worn sunglasses with quartz to hide the expression in their eyes while during a court case.

It was only until the actual year of 1430 that prescription sunglasses came about in China from the fair country of Italy. The sunglasses from Italy were also obviously darkened, but they were darkened for court cases as well.

The experimentation of tinting lenses came from a man named James Ayscough in the 18th Century. He as well, did not seek sunglasses as protecting your eyes from the rays of the sun, but for the correction of vision impairments.

When the 20th Century hit is when we start to see the wide range of the sunglasses popularity. This was the time period where they started to realize that sunglasses would be a great help to protect your eyes from the sun. They were first sold in the Atlantic City, New Jersey. When the year of 1930 struck was when everyone had to own a pair.

In 1960 sunglasses started to develop their actual style for fashion. There you have some new knowledge of sunglasses! What would we do without them?

Tim Gorman is a successful webmaster and publisher of Vision-Doctor.com an online website that offers discounts on contact lenses, eyeglasses, free information on LASIK eye surgery procedures and discount designer sunglasses that you can view in the privacy of your own home.

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Article-Styles: Most Popular Types of Designer Eyeglasses

2007-01-11T08:08:00.000-08:00

Designer eyeglasses have changed how people feel about their glasses. This is because they simply look fantastic. Some of the major clothing designers, in addition to companies who have designed designer sunglasses, have broken out into the world of eyeglasses in order to give individuals better options when it comes to the oldest way to correct their vision. As a result, wearing glasses has become considerably more bearable for individuals who hated it when it was time to choose another pair of boring glasses. Now, choosing a new pair of glasses is an exciting time because it is a time to change the first thing that people see when looking you in the face.

Being that glasses are very noticeable, having the right shape, size, style, and brand are very important. Those who buy designer eyeglasses want people to look at their glasses in delight and not in a way that makes them want to cringe in disgust at the poor styling.

Frame shapes and sizes

Designer eyeglasses come in different shapes and sizes. It is true that eyeglasses are smaller than they used to be, but they look so much better. This change in appearance has now enabled people to show off their glasses instead of shying away in embarrassment.

The different shapes include oval, round, square, and octagonal. Which shape is chosen is entirely dependent upon the shape and size of an individual's face. People with round faces may choose a squared-off design to make the face look less rounded. Designer companies have taken this into consideration and made sure that all shapes and sizes to fit the different facial types are included in their designs.

Designer frames

There are very popular designer eyeglasses out there today that people are enjoying very much. Those designers include: Coach, Valentino, Oakley, Tommy Hilfiger, Calvin Klein, Dolce Gabanna, Prada, Gucci, Versace, Dior, Chanel, and Ralph Lauren. Each one of these manufactures their own unique styles that establish many of the trends we see today.

When one of these companies manufactures a new style, the companies that manufacture imitations are right on it because they must keep up with the designer companies in order to keep their own profits up. The off-brands will make something different about their glasses that are not like the designer brands so that they are not entirely imitating the designer brand. However, many of them come very close. The truth of the matter is that designer frames are stronger than the imitation frames. Because of this strength and the fact that there is a designer name on them, the price tag is a big heftier. However, many individuals feel that they can't put a price tag on how good they look and how well they feel about themselves.

Purchasing designer frames

Fortunately, you have options when it comes to purchasing designer frames. Those options include buying them from your optometrist or buying them online. You must determine which the most affordable option for you is since one could be cheaper than the other. As for how to find the most affordable designer glasses, you can look online at the different types that exist. You can choose those that you like and then compare the prices at your eye doctor's office. Most eyeglass dispensaries carry the designer glasses for those in the community who enjoy purchasing them. You can at least find something comparable to the ones you see online, but make sure you are mindful of the price. That way, you can make sure you get the eyeglasses you want without paying out a ridiculously high price.

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Article-Styles: How to Choose Eyeglasses For Men

2007-01-10T08:05:00.000-08:00

Men are always concerned about their comfort apart from style and fashion when it comes to their eyeglasses. The durability and the fit of the glasses matter to them much more than that of women. They may wear a frame according to the choice of someone special but they will not forgo their comfort under any circumstances. According to a research conducted by Vision Council of America the fact that comfort is the main concern for men was highlighted. About 59%of the men agreed to this fact. There was another majority of men who emphasized on durability of frames stating that frames that are flexible and does not break easily are their main concern.

Here we will discuss some points which will allow checking whether the eyeglass frame you are going for is comfortable. Make sure of the fact that the temples of the frame does not dig into the side of your head. The next fact you have to see is that the temples are long enough. You should also check out the nosepiece and make sure that they are adjustable and are made up of soft silicon material. The last thing you should check is that the eyeglass stays in place when you move your head up and down.

Men who are looking for frames which are more durable should ensure the fact that the frames are made up of titanium, stainless steel and other flexible material such as Flexon. These materials are very strong and are much more durable. Men's eyeglasses are such where there is a combination of fashion and function. There are five trends quite common in all men's eyeglasses.

Firstly the use of aviator glasses and double brow-bar style has been the latest trend. These eyeglasses are made of new material.

Secondly the use of large and bold frames is quite common today. This is the latest trend. These type of frames mostly suit men with big faces.

The third type of frames available today is in rimless and semi-rimless styles. These frames are mostly preferred by men who want a new look and trendy look. These frames along with anti-reflective glasses are very light and thus render a lot of comfort.

Fourthly the use of titanium frames is very common. This is because this material is very light weighted, non corrosive and very durable. Stainless steel and aluminum frames are also durable and light weighted, thus making these frames very popular.

Fifthly plastic frames are also being used to give a trendy and retro look. These frames are also lightweight, durable and comfortable. These frames are mostly preferred by the youngsters as they are available in a variety of styles.

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Article-Styles: Different Types of Eyeglasses

2007-01-09T08:03:00.000-08:00

If you are in the market for some fashionable prescription eyeglasses, you don't have to look very far. There are literally hundreds of websites out on the internet that offer many different frame styles, as well as lens shapes and colors. Many of these websites will let you take your prescription that you have received from your Optometrist and enter the data online, and within two weeks you have a brand new pair of prescription eyeglasses in your hands.

A very popular frame style that is making a comeback is the Retro Style. That is that 50's look with the thick, black frame and clear lenses.

Rimless frames are another favorite style of prescription eyeglasses. They have a thin gold or silver wire frame and the lens is completely rimless. The lens is usually amber or gray in color.

The half rimless style is just that-the top of the frame is thin wire and it is connected to the lens. The bottom half is completely rimless.

Other favorites include Jeweled frames, wood frames, and then there are the ever so durable bendable-framed prescription eyeglasses. They are made from titanium and are extremely hard to break.

Now let's move on to the lenses. Prescription eyeglasses can come in several different colors or tints.

* Yellow tinted lenses are beneficial in dimmer situations.

* Amber is a light brown color and is highly recommended to filter out blue light.

* Gray is the most requested. It keeps the natural colors in focus while reducing the glare substantially.

* Rose is pinkish and not recommended by optometrists. It is an option, but not very comfortable on the eyes.

Then after deciding on frame style and lens colors, a person needs to choose the lens shape. It can be a square lens, oval, circle, and There is even website that offers star and heart shaped lenses for the bold at heart.

Tim Gorman is a successful webmaster and publisher of Vision-Doctor.com an online website that offers discounts on contact lenses, sunglasses, free information on LASIK eye surgery procedures and discount prescription eyeglasses that you can view in the privacy of your own home.

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Article-Styles: Eyeglasses and Contact Lenses - More Style, Same Utility

2007-01-08T08:02:00.000-08:00

At one time, promotions on television advertised a new,
sexier you if you elected to lose the glasses and pop in a
pair of contact lenses. This image has always been
demonstrated in Superman comics, television programs and
movies.

He's a bit of a geek or too normal a guy, but when the
glasses come off - he's Superman. Fortunately, the image-
makers and shakers that relegated eyeglasses to the
awkward, the nerd gear of decades past has begun to embrace
glasses for the fashionable, functional necessity they have
become.

The differences between glasses and contact lenses are more
related to personal issues of comfort than to image.
Arguments can be made in support of contacts over
eyeglasses.

For example, contact lenses are worn directly over the eye
allowing natural vision and no distortion as some eyeglass
wearers may experience because of the small gap between the
lens of the glasses and your eye.

There is always a constant awareness of the frames as well
as the reflections off the backside of the lens. While most
eyeglass wearers become so accustomed as to hardly notice
the discrepancy, it becomes more pronounced when switching
between contacts and glasses.

Glasses can fog up when the temperature changes and they
might be a distraction during physical activities,
especially sports where you don't want your glasses to be
broken. Contacts suffer neither of these. Eyeglasses can
be made with tinting lenses that allow them to turn into
functional sunglasses, but contact lens wearers can pick
any pair of sunglasses they want.

For the particularly fashion conscious, contact lenses
coordinate with everything in your wardrobe. But for all
their differences, both require cleaning and gentle care.
Both correct astigmatism (irregular cornea shape) and with
modern technology, both are very affordable. A new pair of
eyeglasses and a new pair of contacts is comparable in
price for the same prescription.

The decision between contacts or eyeglasses is no longer
one associated with social stigma or social image, but
rather of the image and look you want to project to the
world. It's all truly dependent in this day of modern
fashion on what makes you feel comfortable and look great.

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Article-Eye Health: Protecting Your Child's Eyesight

2007-01-07T07:42:00.000-08:00

Your child can have perfect 20/20 eyesight, but can still have vision problems that interfere with his or her ability to read, to learn and to concentrate.

Do you know a child who has been labeled lazy, a slow learner, a slow reader, a behavioral problem or working below his or her potential?

Or one who is dyslexic or has attention deficit problems? These can all be signs of undetected vision problems. How can this be?

Good vision involves much more than seeing the bottom line on the eye chart clearly. The eyes need to do much more to function effectively and properly. For example, they have to work together, they have to move easily and quickly and the brain has to process the visual information effortlessly. The sad fact is that most of these problems go undetected, and even worse, can contribute to learning disabilities or behavior problems.

The College of Optometrists in Vision Development (COVD) warns that when vision problems go undetected, students have trouble reading and doing schoolwork, and they often display fatigue, fidgeting, and frustration. An estimated 70 percent of school-age children who have a learning disability in reading have some sort of undetected visual problem, according to COVD. If your child regularly experiences any of the symptoms below, it's highly recommended that their vision be tested by a behavioral optometrist - eye doctors specially trained to uncover and treat undetected vision problems.

PHYSICAL SYMPTOMS

-Red, sore, or itching eyes

-Jerky eye movements, one eye turns in or out

-Squinting, eye rubbing, or excessive blinking

-Blurred or double vision

-Headaches, dizziness, or nausea after reading

-Head tilting, closing or blocking one eye when reading

PERFORMANCE-RELATED SYMPTOMS

-Avoidance of near work

-Frequent loss of place

-Omits, inserts, or rereads letters/words

-Confuses similar looking words

-Failure to recognize the same word in the next sentence

BEHAVIOR RELATED SYMPTOMS

-Smart in everything but schoolwork

-Low self-esteem, poor self image

-Temper flare-ups, aggressiveness

-Frequent crying

-Short attention span

-Irritability

-Day dreaming

Of course, some of these symptoms can have non-vision related causes: that's why a thorough examination by a behavioral optometrist is so important. An excellent resource to help you understand more about your child's vision is Parents Active for Vision Education pavevision.org. Also, Your Child's Vision, by Dr. Richard Kavner is the most comprehensive book I've seen on this important issue.

Remember, there's more to vision than meets the eye!

Martin Sussman is the founder and president of the Cambridge Institute for Better Vision, the world's leader in providing natural solutions for eye care for the last 30 years. The Read Without Glasses Method is based on a technique originally developed by eye doctor, Dr. Ray Gottlieb. You can find out more about the Read Without Glasses Method at http://www.withoutglasses.com For a complete listing of all the eye exercise and vision improvement materials offered by the Cambridge Institute, visit http://www.bettervision.com

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Article-Eye Health: Reversing Destructive Eye Diseases Maybe Just a Supplement Away

2007-01-06T07:38:00.000-08:00

Americans have pursued a never ending search for nutrients, and supplements in an effort to improve ocular health and prevent eye diseases. While many advertized items have little or no actual benefit, there are some that have been shown to be helpful, and efficacious. Over the last half century research has started to embrace these supplements as beneficial to our health, and their impact on one's general well being.

Understanding the aging, and physiological processes offers a pathway to the benefits of these nutrients. Cataracts, Macular Degeneration, dry eyes and other age related disorders are but a few of the considerations that these neutricuticals are targeted to address. A study conducted by West and associates concluded that there are some supplements that are very helpful and when taken properly will prevent damage and even do some repair.

Research conducted by the Age Related Eye Disease Study ( AREDS) found that individuals who took antioxidant combinations of 500 IU Vit C, 400 IU Vit E, 15 mg of beta carotene and Zinc for approximately 6 years had a 17%-21% lower rate of Age Related Macular Degeneration(ARMD) progression as compared to individuals in the placebo group. Patients who took Zinc or antioxidants alone also showed a decrease in the progression of ARMD, but not to the extend as the first group. No benefit was shown with the folks who took Vit E alone. In addition, participants who took Lutein for 18-20 weeks demonstrated higher plasma levels, and increased macular pigment density. This would counter the ARMD damage and improve visual quality.

The West and associate study found no benefit at all in preventing, improving or reversing the damage caused by Cataracts or Diabetic Retinopathy. Herbal remedies, antioxidants, and all vitamins were found to be useless with regard to these two conditions.

Unlike cataracts, Glaucoma has been shown to be aided by the use of supplements. Cannabinoids have demonstrated an ability to lower the intraocular pressure, thereby lowering the visual devastations of Glaucoma. The problem with this supplement is obtaining an accepted method of administration that is regulated, dose reproducible and legal. Additional studies have shown that Ginkgo Biloba has improved the visual fields of normal tension glaucoma patients with as little as four weeks of use. The reason is believed to be the vasodilating affect of this supplement. Bringing more blood, and oxygen to the starved retinal tissue. Bilberry has not been clinically demonstrated to aid glaucoma patients in any way.

While additional studies must be conducted to asses all the benefits of these, and other nutritional supplements, it is clear that some do help. Furthermore, of equal importance is the drug interaction of supplements with both each other and prescription medicines. Many herbs, drugs and supplements can and do increase/ decrease the affect of other substances when present at the same time. Care must always be taken and warnings displayed. In all cases, one must consult with their health care professionals as to what supplements can be safely used.

This article is written by Dr. Jay Stockman, contributing consultant to CLE Contact Lenses. Dr. Jay Stockman has co-managed a significant number of refractive surgery patients. Advise, and medical questions can be directed to New York Vision Associates

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Article-Eye Health: Vision Clarity and Impairments

2007-01-05T07:34:00.000-08:00

To better understand visual impairment we need to first look at what 20/20 vision is. This is a term that is used express the sharpness of ones vision in measurement at the distance of 20 feet. What this means is if you have 20/20 vision you can see with clarity at the distance of 20 feet. Take for instance those with 20/60 vision. They must be as close as 20 feet to see what a person with 20/20 vision can see at 60 feet.

However, this measurement of 20/20 only refers to the clarity of vision at distances. There are other factors that pertain to vision skills. They also included:

Hyperopia (far sightedness)

Presbyopia (loss of focusing ability)

Myopia (near sightedness)

Color Vision

Eye Coordination

There are over 7 million people over the age of 6 who have difficulty seeing words and letters even when they are wearing corrective lenses.

In the United States 17% of those aged 45 or older have a visual impairment even with corrective lenses too.

Visually disabled people without corrected lenses figures have reached to over 100 million in the United States with 80 million suffering from potentially blinding eye diseases.
Over 1 million people are legally blind.

Looking at the major causes of visual impairments most of them are primarily due to age related diseases. These include:

Macular Degeneration

Cataracts

Diabetic Retinopathy

Glaucoma

These impairments are affecting Americans more than ever before.

A disturbing fact is that the number of Americans with age related eye disorders and visual impairments is expected to double within the next three decades. The total in 2030 is expected in be 357 million.

Facts:

AGE-RELATED MACULAR DEGENERATION (AMD)

• 13 million people have signs of macular degeneration.

• 6,300,000 people are projected to develop AMD in 2030, compared to 1.8 in 2004

• 1,200,000 people are in the later stages of macular degeneration.

• 230,000 people are blind from macular degeneration.

CATARACT

• 5,500,000 people have vision obstructed by a cataract.

• 3,700,000 visits are made to doctors' offices each year because of cataracts.

• 1,350,000 cataract extractions are performed each year.

• 400,000 new cases of cataracts develop each year.

• 30.1 million people are projected to have cataracts in 2020 as compared to 20.5 million in 2004.

RETINAL DISEASE (Diabetic Retinopathy)

• 16 million diabetics are prime targets for blinding disorders.

• 7 million diabetics suffer from diabetic retinopathy.

• 700,000 diabetics are presently at risk of blindness.

• 100,000 people have retinitis pigmentosa (RP), a family of progressive inherited diseases that causes deterioration of the retina and blindness.

• 65,000 diabetics each year develop proliferative diabetic retinopathy, the most sight-threatening stage.

• 25,000 new cases of blindness are caused annually by complications of diabetes.

GLAUCOMA

• 60 million Americans are at risk for developing glaucoma.

• 3 million glaucoma-related office visits are made to doctors each year.

• 2 million people are visually impaired by glaucoma; 1,000,000 more have the disease but don't know that they do.

• 120,000 people are presently blind from glaucoma.

• 5,500 people become blind each year from glaucoma.

• 3.3 million people are projected to have glaucoma in 2020 as compared to 2.2 in 2004.

Fortunately many peoples vision can be corrected with lenses but there are so many that can not. The most important thing to remember here, is to have regular check ups and to always follow your doctor's instructions. Your eyesight is very important. Working with the visually impaired, I can tell you from experience that losing your eyesight is one of the hardest things for a person to cope with. However with the advancements in technology today there are many rays of hope.

Figures are from the "2004 Census & Visions Problems" and the Washington State of Ophthalmology.

Author:
Sandi Baker
Visual Innovations & Solutions
http://visualinnovations.org

I am the Co-Founder of Visual Innovations & Solutions. We are a Non-Profit Foundation dedicated to bringing technology to the visually impaired.

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Article-Eye Health:Lasik Eye Surgery - How to Find a Good Lasik Eye Surgeon

2007-01-04T07:31:00.000-08:00

Lasik eye surgery has opened a whole new world for sufferers of vision problems. With the technology available and successes being reported every day, the one question remaining is: How do I find a good Lasik eye surgeon?

As with any surgeon, the qualifications, certifications and experience are the most important aspects of finding a good Lasik eye surgeon. A quality Lasik eye surgeon should be honest with you, give you all the information and risks and complete follow-up appointments with you. Honesty lies in the ability to tell you when you are not a good candidate for Lasik eye surgery or the responsibility to tell you when you are at a higher risk than others (such as with some diabetic patients).

Informing you comes in the form of providing you with comprehensive information you can take home to read, discuss and consider in your own time. Informing also lies in the responsibility of the surgeon to stay abreast of new technology, procedures, risks and other information in the Lasik eye surgery industry. Follow-up is essential to the continued health of your eyes and to ensure the surgery was a success with little or no healing time and side effects.

When you trust the surgeon with your eyes, it goes much deeper than a physical problem. Our eyes are the windows to our souls and the tools by which we understand much of the world around us.

When shopping for a top Lasik eye surgeon, take the time to do a little research. Surf the internet to to read up on Lasik eye surgery, and learn about how the procedure wors. This knowledge will help you understand the surgeon during your consultation.

Contact your local Ophthalmologists association or group for references to certified and highly-rated Lasik eye surgeons in your area. Lastly, when calling around for information, never be afraid to ask for references. If they are a quality Lasik vision correction office, they will have no problem providing patients as references. When considering any surgery, especially Lasik eye surgery, take the time to learn about the procedure and do the research to find a qualified, quality Lasik eye surgeon.

In 2006, a study was done that concluded that contact wearers are at a greater risk for infection than individuals who have had Lasik eye surgery. In the past 10 years, over 3 million people have experienced the benefits of Lasik with nearly perfect results, especially when they are using a good Lasik eye surgeon. Find out today what Lasik eye surgery could do for you: http://OnlineLasikInfo.com

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Article-Eye Health: Pros and Cons of Prescription Sunglasses

2007-01-03T07:22:00.000-08:00

Sunglasses come in two basic types: prescription and non-prescription. The former are the most common type, worn by those who either don't need vision correction or those who wear contact lenses. Prescription sunglasses, however, provide the double benefit of UV and sunlight protection while offering the necessary vision correction as well.

Both the pros and cons of getting a specialized pair of prescription sunglasses should be considered before taking the dive however.

Pros

Forget about the clip-ons or slide in lenses meant to act as an add-on to your regular clear-lensed prescription glasses. Prescription sunglasses eliminate the need to have those extra accessories lying around.

Furthermore, you probably don't want to be caught out in public or on the beach with some clip-ons hanging from your glasses. Prescription sunglasses would allow you to look fashionable while still being able to see clearly.

If you are on the beach, you'll also not need to worry about getting water in your eyes nearly as much as a contact lens wearer would.

Cons

Getting a set of prescription sunglasses essentially means that you'll need to carry around two pairs of glasses.

If you're driving down the road and it suddenly becomes overcast or a storm happens upon you that darkens the skies, flipping up the clip-ons is much easier - not to mention safer - than fumbling around to try and switch out for your pair of regular glasses.

Compromise

A viable compromise are transition lenses that are light sensitive and will automatically darken or lighten according to the level of lighting they are exposed to.

Ojo Designs (http://www.ojodesigns.com/prescription-sunglasses/) offers a wide selection of fashionable prescription sunglasses in all of today's popular styles and brand names. Billings Farnsworth is a freelance writer.

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Article-Tips: Tips to Help You Choose the Perfect Eyeglasses

2007-01-02T07:18:00.000-08:00

Choosing the perfect eyeglasses is very important for a number of reasons. First of all, the frame must fit your face properly. Everyone's face is different in shape and size, so the eyeglasses have to cover the eyes properly. If not, a person's eyesight can be compromised. The lenses do not fit around the eyes in the best way they can. Second, the eyeglasses do not look right if their color and their shape are not correct, making them look odd on a person's face.

Another reason to have eyeglasses that are perfect is because glasses are not really so dreadful to wear nowadays. They have become smaller, but individuals do adapt to their small size in a short period of time. Glasses are seen as a way to make a person look intelligent and have actually become a fashion statement in many sectors.

How to choose the perfect eyeglasses

Choosing eyeglasses is not something to make a rash decision on. Here are some tips to help you choose the perfect eyeglasses:

- Look at the features of your face - Glasses accentuate certain features, so you don't want to accentuate the wrong ones. If you have nice features that are not very "loud," then you can choose eyeglasses that will bring out those features. If you have features you want to make a little more subtle, then your glasses should only bring out those things that you want them to bring out.

- Pay attention to your colors - Individuals have different hair color, eye color, and skin color. It is important that the glasses go with your coloring. If you have red hair and freckles, you may not want to invest in bright red glasses. Those with dark skin should go with a lighter pair of glasses. Those with lighter skin should go a bit darker. Think of it as a scale from lightest to darkest and then classify the colors of glasses in the same way while examining the glasses that you like.

- Branded vs. unbranded - It is true that branded eyeglasses are of a better quality. As for what brand you buy is going to depend on how much money is in your wallet. Don't buy a pair of eyeglasses just because they are a brand. Make sure that you're buying a pair of glasses that looks good on your face.

- Selecting the lenses - Selecting the lenses can actually be difficult. This is because there are many options when it comes to lenses. Those options include: the option to have thick lenses thinned out, anti-glare coatings, tinting, and so much more. The establishment you're buying from will review all of your options with you. However, only purchase those options that you feel you need because the lenses can become more expensive than the glasses if too many unnecessary options are chosen.

These are the most common and most important things to consider when choosing your eyeglasses. In terms of having lenses thinned out, this can be very important in your decision as to what frame to choose. This is because the thickness of a lens can severely compromise the appearance of the frame. If you have a high prescription that result in very thick lenses, this is an option you may want to consider in order to make your glasses look better on your face.

Be careful

Being that many individuals are committed to wearing the same pair of glasses for a year to two years, it is important to be careful about what frame is chosen. Make sure no rash decisions are made, that you're not heavily influenced by the person who is selling you the frames unless seeking their opinion about styling, and that the glasses fit.

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Article-Styles: How to Match Your Eyeglasses to Your Style

2007-01-01T07:13:00.000-08:00

Do you ever get overwhelmed when you are looking for eyeglasses? There are so many options available and decisions to make. And in the end, all you really want is a pair that makes you feel good to put them on.

There are a few tips that are widely known in both the eyeglass and hair care industry. These tips revolve around a persons face shape. The principles are simple, figure out your face shape and then find a pair of glasses that contradict that shape.

In general there are only a few overall shapes a face can be. It is possible to over analyze a face shape, which you may want to do for hair styles. But when it comes to eyeglasses it is ok to keep it simple. The basic face shapes are square, oval, round, and inverted triangle or heart shaped.

Once you identify your face shape, simply look for glasses that contradict your features. For example, if you have rounded features you will look very good in a pair of glasses with stronger angles. And if you have very defined features, look for softer curves in your specs.

That takes care of the frame and lens shape. Now you can immediately limit the number of frames you will want to try on to a fraction of the overall. See how much time and frustration you have already saved yourself?

You should have a general idea of the look you want your glasses to portray. If you are after a conservative clean look, consider rimless or metal rimmed frames. For a bolder statement you may want to consider a plastic frame with a hint of color. And for fun occasions, go wild. Once you know the shape factor that will work for you, a whole new world of eyewear will be waiting for you.

Sam Opal is a eyewear specialist and wants you to love the process of trying on eyewear. He believes eyeglasses should be fun and stylish for everyone.

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