BEAUTY KLINIC

Reading glasses have come a long way since today’s senior citizens started using them. Seniors are accustomed to buying bland styles of reading glasses at drug stores. But Baby Boomers have embraced readers in a way that could never have been anticipated. Boomers view them not simply as a vision aid but as items that help make fashion statements.

There is also an amazing variety of colors to choose from; elegant black to modern tortoise. You could of course try something new and go for a dash of bright green or purple. Some of the styles for full frames says it all Bada Bing, Clark Kent, Geek or Depth Charger.

Lastly, you may have been blessed with a heart-shaped face. Your cheekbones are high and slopes steeply towards a very narrow chin. Your forehead also appears too wide.

However, they could be a nuisance to pull out and wear on occasions such as, an evening at a restaurant or a movie when all you want to do is take a quick glance at the menu or ticket. Not to mention, the sense of embarrassment and awkwardness, which many feel at such times.

For a man, a square face conveys undeniable strength, such as the face of Bruce Willis. For a woman, the square shape has led to many agonizing minutes of using makeup to soften the overall countenance.

Cataracts are caused by a build up of protein on the lens of the eye. Over time, the lens turns milky white, and clouds vision. The lenses then need to be surgically replaced to restore vision.

Macular Degeneration results in the loss of sharp vision. The macula is the part of your eye that is responsible for sharp focus, and bringing things clearly into view. The cause of this condition is still unknown, and it generally affects people over 60. Like all other parts of your body, your eyes respond favorably to great nutrition and exercise.

Optimum nutrition for your eyes includes proper amounts of Vitamin A, C, and E, as well as the minerals selenium and zinc. These nutrients are found in fresh fruits and vegetables, especially in yellow and yellow-orange foods like yams, cantaloupes, and carrots.

The next time you are looking at eyeglasses, try to match the top of the eyeglasses (the upper edge of the lenses and frames) with the shape of your brow. You will be pleasantly surprised to see that most any frame you select using this method will fit you quite nicely.

Men also have a wide variety of readers available just for them. There are the ultra cool thick frames reminiscent of Clark Kent and yesteryear. There are high quality metal frames cut in masculine shapes to offset male features.

If you’re even slightly interested in the pursuing lasik as a way to correct your vision, one of the biggest factors in your decision making process will most likely be the cost. As we all know, medical costs have shot through the roof over the past decade, but lasik surgery seems to have eluded this trend. One reason for this is the fact that insurance typically won’t cover the cost of your lasik surgery. This forces people to shop around for price, which drives the cost down to meet consumer demands.

Remember, lasik surgery prices are quoted per eye. Even if you’re having both eyes worked on, it’s still a per eye charge. Most of the studies you find will show an average cost in 2008 and 2009 of $2100 per eye. Still, you’ll find some lasik surgeons charging a little more based on office expenses as well as equipment costs. If you shop around you should be able to find a very qualified doctor at or new $2000 per eye.

If you live in a more rural area, you may find prices slightly lower than these averages. At the same time, you may not have the latest equipment available to you. This may not matter in your decision; after all, 5 year old equipment worked just fine 5 years ago when it was cutting edge. If you do want to get the latest advances at the most affordable cost, it may be advantageous for you to look at the closest metropolitan area for your surgery. Because the recovery time is so mild and relatively quick, some people will make a semi-vacation out of the surgery. A Friday surgery, weekend recovery and then a few days to explore the city with your new set of eyes.

There have been some advances in lasik technology that could affect the cost of your laser eye correction. One of the biggest changes is something called “bladeless” lasik or IntraLase. Typically, a sharp blade or scalpel will be used to open the cornea. This is then folded over and a laser is used to remove or “shave” off the correct amount in order to properly correct your vision. With bladeless lasik, a laser is also used to precisely remove the cornea rather than a scalpel. This will add to the cost of your laser vision correction.

Any time you see lasik surgery below what you would expect or well below the cost advertised by other surgeons in the area, make sure you get a complete estimate of what is being provide and any ADDITIONAL cost that may be incurred beyond these advertised amount. Bargain prices will often leave out necessary items like anesthesia, post lasik examinations, facility fees, and other items you will definitely need. Because your final cost may change dramatically with one of the bargain offices, never agree to a non-refundable deposit on your surgery.

Lasik vision is usually done in a matter of minutes and seems to be all done by a computer operated machine. So, why the high cost? There’s a lot that is included including, obviously a nice profit for the doctors. Office space, medical supplies, staffing, advertising and even a royalty fee is needed. The company that invented this technology is typically paid over $150 in licensing fees. Don’t forget liability insurance for the doctors. That’s always a requirement with any medical procedure.

Most doctors will offer some sort of financing to help make the cost of your surgery more affordable. Make sure you ask about this since many of them will have no down and no interest if paid off in a given time. This is basically free money for you, if you can afford it, but read the fine print. If you slip up and miss a payment you may suddenly incur a retroactive interest fee that you didn’t expect.

As tempting as it may be, do not let the cost of your surgery dictate where you end up going. Of course, if a doctor falls way outside of the average for your area, you’ll want to keep shopping around. Find the best doctor you possibly can within a price range that’s affordable for you. These are your eyes you’re dealing with and it’s not a place to pinch pennies.

The price of custom prescription eyeglasses will be dependent on the type of frame and lens. A shopper will be looking to spend anywhere from $100 to $1000, in some cases even more. Brand names like Adidas or Candies will cost a lot less than designer frame manufacturers such as Prada or Armani.

They are not medically qualified. They will give you a prescription with a number, against which you can get your glasses made. An eye examination by an ophthalmologist is a good idea as it could diagnose or even rule out other eye problems.

The material used in a lens varies between the style of the frame, lens add-ons, and personal preference. For instance, children’s eyewear contains polycarbonate lenses, the same story with rimless eyeglasses.

Second, think about the shape of your face. Different frames flatter different faces. If you have a round face, you might look for a pair that works with your curves. If your face is angular, likewise, you might be happy with a pair that softens your lines.

Going and trying on a few hundred pairs of glasses till you find a pair you like is normal, the more you try on, the more chances you will find the perfect set of reading eyewear.

Once you have an idea of what kind of styles you like, then you must go see an eye doctor and figure out what type of prescription lens you need inside your fashionable frames.

If you get a fun pair that you really love, you will want to get a funky necklace to hang them from, so they are on your person at all times. You never know when you’ll need them. You may find yourself putting them on more than you have to.

By considering the factors above, you can be sure you will be wearing the best reading glasses for you. With the variety of fun colors and styles on the market, the possibilities are nearly endless!

Color, Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue indigo, Violet- Why does there have to be so many colors anyway? How does one choose? Warm hues like orange, copper or red look great on warm skin and hair tones.

Cool skin and hair tones should stick to cool colors like purple, blue or silver. Complimentary colors are also wonderful for accentuating ones eye color, a blue eye surrounded by an orange frame is instantly electrified.

The typical sensation for someone coming out of lasik vision surgery is that of grittiness. If you’ve ever had little dirt particles in your eyes, you’ll know what this is like. Yes, it can be irritating, but it’s not too terribly painful. As tempted as you might be, it’s best not to further irritate your eyes by rubbing them. Rubbing can cause complications due to the lack stitches.

Most people report a dramatic improvement in less than a week after surgery. Because of this, you probably won’t need to take off more than a few days from work. The scratchy and irritating feel should be gone by then. If, for some reason, you feel things aren’t improving, call your doctor as soon as possible. Don’t panic if, but don’t take any unneeded risks either.

Even if your eyes are healing properly, you’ll most likely be seeing your doctor before the first week is over. This is just a precautionary follow-up visit to make sure things are fine. Expect to have regular eye exams over the next few months as your doctor watches the healing process closely.

Eye make-up and skin creams are best kept away from your eyes for the first 2 weeks. Most doctors will advice you to take a few weeks off from the beach or pool as well. So, if you have a big swim meet or a weekend at the lake planned, schedule your lasik surgery for another time. Make sure your doctor talks to you about eye drops as well. They can really help.

If you’re used to playing non-contact sports, you can mostly like start those up within the first few days. Remember, you have healing cornea that you don’t want to jar in any way. You’ll definitely not want to engage in any aggressive contact sports for the first month.

One of the main things you’ll want to be careful with is driving at night due to glaring that can become a huge distraction. This is very normal and just something you want to be aware of during the healing process. Your eyes will begin to feel relaxed and less irritated sometime within the first three months.

If, at any time, your vision seems to be getting worse, call your doctor immediately and have your eyes examined. You don’t want to risk infection of any type.

Have you ever heard a mom tell her child not to wear someone elses glasses because it will ruin his eyes? This common belief comes from the thought that straining to see out of a wrong prescription can damage your eyes. Similarly, some believe that it is unhealthy to switch prescription glasses from day to day. Is there any truth to this thought, or is it simple an “old wives” tale?

The Truth About Your Eyes

So can a different prescription harm your eyes? The answer to this question begins with understanding what causes eye problems to begin with. Poor eyesight is caused by the shape of the eye. While prolonged exposure to certain activities, such as reading or watching TV, when the eye is developing can change its shape, in general you cannot damage the shape of your eye by one or two actions, such as wearing someone elses glasses or changing between prescriptions from day to day.

Why Do You Need to Switch?

If you are concerned about the safety of switching between prescription glasses on a regular basis, consider the reason why you need to switch. Are you switching between reading glasses and glasses for nearsightedness? Do you need to wear safety lenses at work? Perhaps you are switching between regular prescription glasses and prescription sunglasses. Some people even feel that a weaker prescription works better for them when they are using the computer or reading, and a stronger prescription is necessary when driving or looking long distances.

Possible Alternatives

If you are concerned about constantly switching between prescriptions, you may have some alternatives. If you are switching because you need reading glasses and regular glasses, you have probably found this to be incredibly inconvenient. You have to always remember to bring your reading glasses with you, and they are very easy to forget. You also have to switch every time the need to read arises, whether to write a check at the grocery store, scan the magazines to find an interesting headline, or check the price of your purchases before putting them in your cart. An alternative to this situation is to get bifocals. Todays bifocals are as fashionable as regular glasses, and bifocal contact lenses are also available this will eliminate the hassle of always dealing with two pairs of glasses.

Perhaps you are wishing to wear sunglasses but want to avoid the look of clip-ons. One option for you would be to purchase special lenses that darken when you are in the sun. Otherwise, keep your prescription sunglasses in the car, and switch when you are driving. There is no danger in doing this, although it is a slight hassle.

Another option for some people may be to have laser surgery to eliminate the need for glasses. This is not always ideal, due in part to the cost and also to the risks associated with laser eye surgery. Be sure to discuss all of the potential risks before you sign up for this procedure.

So Is There Any Danger?

Research has shown that switching between prescription glasses from day to day does not cause permanent damage, so if it works for you, go ahead and do it. However, some people experience headaches when they switch from one pair of cheap glasses to another as their eyes attempt to adjust to the new prescription. Also, eyestrain is a common problem associated with switching from one prescription to another. These issues do not cause permanent damage, but they can be uncomfortable. However, if you do not suffer from eyestrain or headaches, and switching makes life more convenient, then continue to do it without worry!