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Your prescription glasses may look as beautiful as the day you got them, but if your nose pads have begun to yellow, or better yet build up green gunk underneath, they become unsightly when people get close to you. What can you do about this problem? Is there anything you can do to clean yellowed nose pads on your glasses?

Why Nose Pads Turn Yellow

Nose pads are made out of clear plastic. They are in constant contact with your skin, and underneath the plastic the skin often sweats. The sweat, over time, causes the nose pads to turn yellow. On average it takes about one year for the nose pads on your glasses to turn yellow, and you probably want your glasses to last longer than a year, particularly if you are paying a lot for designer eyeglass frames.

Additionally, the reaction between the acidity of the sweat and the metal of the frames can lead to a greenish buildup on the nose pads. This buildup also contains dirt and grime from your skin. It is unsightly, and also quite unsanitary if you stop to think about it.

Can It Be Cleaned?

The answer to whether or not nose pads can be cleaned is yes and no. You cannot do much for yellowed nose pads. Unfortunately, once the nose pad has turned yellow, it is permanent. However, the green gunk and grime under the nose pad can be cleaned.

One way to do this is to use a pre moistened alcohol pad. Shove the alcohol pad between the nose pad and the frame, and let some of the alcohol leak onto the nose pads. Then, rinse it off with water.

If this does not work, use a soft-bristled toothbrush, preferably a child-sized one, and scrub the nose pads. You can even remove them if you wish to get them really clean, but make sure you keep careful tabs on the screws if you do, because they are tiny.

Some people who wear eyeglasses claim that soaking them for an hour in soapy water and then rinsing them will remove the gunk that builds up under the nose pads. Again, this will not help with the yellowed plastic, but if you have buildup it is worth a try.

Consider the Alternative

If you have yellowed nose pads, you do have another alternative. Replacing the nose pads is actually quite affordable. You can pick up a nose pad repair kit at a drug store or your local optometrist, but make sure you have your glasses with you, as there are different kinds available and you will need the right ones.

To do the replacement, start by laying out your supplies on a light colored towel. This will keep the tiny pieces from sliding off of the table. Then, use a jewelers screwdriver to remove the old nose pads. Once they are off, use alcohol soaked pads to clean the frames near where they connect to the nose pads. You want all residue removed before you put the new pads on.

Once the glasses are clean, install the new pads using the jewelers screwdriver. Do so gently, as it is very easy to damage these delicate pieces. If you feel resistance when you try to screw in the new screw, take it out and start again.

When you are done, place some clear nail polish or white glue on the screw heads. This way they will not eventually slip out, but you can remove them with your screwdriver if you need to later. Do not use strong glues, as this will make it difficult to remove the nose pads when they also turn yellow. When you are done, you will have glasses that look as good as they did the day you bought them, and you will pay very little for the revamped look.

No matter how careful you are with your glasses, you are probably going to deal with a scratch or two over their lifetime. While some scratches may not bother you, as they are out of your line of sight, others create problems with your vision when they are directly where you need to look. If you are suffering from scratched lenses, you may be able to remove them with just items you have around your own home.

Plastic Versus Glass

One variable to consider when looking for a scratch repair option is whether your glasses are glass or plastic. Many of todays lenses are made out of metal plastics, such as polycarbonate, in order to reduce the risk of breaking. These lenses also weigh far less than traditional glass lenses. Many of the scratch repair options work only on plastic lenses, so if you have glass ones you are going to struggle to repair the scratch.

For instance, many solutions you can buy to repair scratched glasses are polymer-based solutions. Polymers and plastics are both made from carbon, so when you bring them together they bond with one another, and this can effectively fill in a crack. These do not work well on glass at all. In fact, the only likely option you will find to repair a glass lens that has been scratched is to have it professionally restored, and the price of purchasing a new lens for your frames is typically more affordable.

The Toothpaste Method

One way to remove scratches from plastic designer lenses is to use toothpaste and a soft, non-abrasive cloth. Get a regular toothpaste, not one with whitening and other fancy aspects to it, and then rub it on the lens in small circles using the soft cloth. Spend about 10 seconds rubbing the toothpaste on the scratched lens. Then, use water and a new soft cloth to remove the toothpaste.

This does not always work the first time. If you still notice the scratch, repeat the process again. Keep in mind that glasses that have a coating on them will be harder to treat in this manner. You will have to use the toothpaste to rub off all of the coating, so you may wish to bypass this option on your next pair of glasses, as they also will likely get scratched.

Using Jewelers Rouge

Jewelers rouge is another product you might be able to use to remove scratches from your glasses. Choose a low abrasive jewelers rouge. Then, make a mix using two ounces of ammonia and two quarts of water. This is more of the mixture than you will need, but these measurements ensure that you get the right ratio. Use a polishing cloth to first apply the jewelers rouge to the scratch in a circular motion. Buff the glasses for a while until the scratch becomes less visible. Then, don some protective glasses and rubber gloves, and use the ammonia mixture to clean the glass using a soft sponge. When you are done, dry the lens completely using a lint-free, scratch-free cloth.

Final Considerations

While your designer glasses may have been expensive, part of this expense goes towards the purchase of the frames and having the glasses fitted. You may find that simply replacing the scratched lens is more affordable than you think.

If you attempt to use any of these methods to repair your scratched lens, you need to know that they could end up damaging your lens if you do them improperly, so do so at your own risk. Often lenses are coated for various reasons, including glare reduction and scratch protection, and attempting to fix a scratch will almost always damage this coating. However, if the cost of replacing your lens is out of reach, you may wish to try to repair the scratch yourself, but understand the risk if you do.

I don′t know a thing about you, but I’ll bet that you have heard a lot about LASIK surgery. Sadly, most of the things you have heard about LASIK eye surgery is negativity. It has come to notice that rumors have been spreading around on LASIK eye surgery result in a lot of misunderstanding about LASIK over the years.

Has this ever happened to you? You decide to have a LASIK eye surgery done but someone comes up and tells you that you better think twice about it? Have you ever walked away after you decide to go through LASIK eye surgery because of all the rumors you heard about it? If you answer yes to all, this article is just for you.

First of all, LASIK eye surgery was said to be dangerous. Over the years, LASIK has improved greatly and safety has been number one priority. It is wise to choose a good surgeon that is not only experience but also skilled in LASIK eye surgery. A good surgeon will explain the whole procedure to you as well as answer any enquiries you have about the surgery.

Why undergo LASIK eye surgery when there are contact lenses and glasses available in the market? The reason being is that these vision correction devices do not provide you with the best vision as they limit your scope vision. To some people, it may also be troublesome as it takes time to take good care of it. Being compared with other eye surgery, LASIK is the most preferred because it is the most advanced and it provides relatively great results.

The best part about LASIK surgery is that within a day of your surgery, you can see without a problem. Although it takes time for the eye to heal completely, in many cases, it will not limit a person from doing their regular daily activity. This means that LASIK surgery does not limit you from your daily schedule and you can go on with your everyday life.

If you have been wondering how long it takes for one to be able to get back to doing normal activities after surgery, I have the answer. Believe it or not, most people who have to undergo LASIK surgery can get back to doing their daily activities tight away. Unbelievable? Well, this is true

If you once push away LASIK eye surgery because of its cost, then I have good news for you. LASIK eye surgery has actually gotten more affordable. Even though most insurance companies still will not pay for the procedures, most surgeons offer payment plans and great prices that make LASIK eye surgery within reach.

In conclusion, LASIK surgery has come a long way and if you have a problem with your vision LASIK eye surgery is the best option for you. It is not time consuming as you think it is and the best part of all it is reasonably price. All those rumors you heard about LASIK eye surgery is not true after all. Get the facts; uncover LASIK eye surgery for yourself.

There are some cosmetics for the eyes that are safe to use. However, there are some which are not safe and may actually cause some serious, even life-threatening problems. Thus, it is important that you’d be very careful if you use cosmetics for your eyes. Be sure to buy only cosmetics that are known for being safe.

One of the most serious problems related to use of cosmetics for the eyes involves injury to the cornea which is the clear front surface of the eye. An eyeliner can scratch the cornea causing it to become infected. Worst, it can then lead to permanent corneal injury.

The eye itself can also be damaged if the cosmetic contains harsh ingredients that can irritate the eye. If irritation is serious, possible temporary or permanent loss of sight may occur.

Women can also suffer from conjunctivitis because cosmetics are prone to contamination. There are some that contain preservatives that delay the growth of bacteria in the cosmetics but if some precautions are not practiced, cosmetics can still absorb bacteria and then contaminate the eyes.

While women who are allergic to fragrances or ingredients often used in cosmetics like Rosin, nickel and lanolin may develop tearing, itching and redness of the eyes. Possible swelling and flaking of the eyelids can also be experienced. Nonetheless, it would be helpful for these women to try various hypoallergenic cosmetics for the eyes until they find the ones that will be safe for them to use.

Also, if sensitive to cosmetic like a water-proof mascara, a condition called Blepharitis which is a chronic inflammation of the eyelids may take place. This then will need immediate attention of a doctor.

Although cosmetics can enhance beauty of women, not all of them are safe to use. Most especially the cosmetics for the eyes like eyeliners, eye shadows, and mascara, they should be used with utmost care most especially by people with allergies or sensitive skin as they are more likely prone to experience problems. They must educate themselves with some basic safety tips so they could avoid getting an injury or infection.

If someone states that his/her prescription eyeglasses are scratch proof, please do not believe that individual. In most of the cases, this is merely a merchandising scheme executed by the manufacturer or the saleslady.

It is true to say that the specially coated, plastic lenses are often more resistant to light scratches when compared with glasss lenses, it is not valid to offer you a guarantee as no commercially viable lens is completely scratch proof.

If you are careful, these specially toughened lenses will easily resist any light scratches that come up with daily wear and tear. They can, therefore, protect your investment by prolonging the clarity of your lenses. However, you still need to handle them carefully as they will scratch if they are mishandled badly.

Whilst the brick and mortar optician will charge you upwards of $20 for these specially coated spectacles, the online trader is often able to supply these to you free of charge.

The next inevitable question is, how the is it workable!

How do the online traders provide such cheap designer eyeglasses for less than the standard market tariffs of even the brandmark stuffs?

How on earth can these online opticians offer you the genuine product at such low prices - often lower than advertised by the manufacturer themselves?

Traders, who purchase the products directly from the manufacturing companies, can provide them at less than regular market prices as they just ignore any intermediary. Virtually all of them buy in bulk that cuts down the price level. Concurrently, the online dealers don’t need (in many cases) to finance expensive high street properties to sell their sunglasses or prescription glasses.

In order to buy your glasses online, you will need to understand some of the jargon within your glasses prescription. One of the challenges with this is that physicians will tend to maintain a sense of mystique around the terms that they use and make it difficult for you to penetrate their language model. This is a means by which you will end up dependent upon them to provide their skill and buy from them.

If you are confused as to what the various technical terms - pupillary distance, sphere, cyl, axis, add, frame measurement - for instance, there are now some (better) websites that not only try to take your money but aim to educate you too. I think that this is a wise move as to get educated customers has to lead to a happier shopping experience.

Some of the better opticians have websites on which you can submit or fax your own glasses prescription. They will then check your prescription and ensure that you get the correct product for your needs.

The best thing in online purchasing is that one can easily track current trends and upcoming styles and calculate the budget accordingly.

It’s identical to having thousands of exclusive showrooms of prescription spectacles and sunglasses, on your doorstep, focussed especially to you.