Technological innovations in lens materials have led to the development of “hi-index” lenses. These products are made from higher density materials than are found in traditional glass or plastic, allowing for thinner and lighter lenses without a reduction in performance.
If you wear glasses and work at a job that requires protective eyewear, special lens materials are available. Lenses can be made using your prescription that will protect your eyes while on the job.
Did you know that before moveable type was invented, eyeglasses were a luxury? It was not until books and other printed works were readily available that they became a necessity.
Looking at the world through rose-colored glasses can make everything rosy, yet you can still be firmly grounded in reality. Tinted lenses add a certain note of savoir-faire to your appearance and help you see things in a better light.
If you have children who wear glasses, you know that it can be a struggle to keep them in good condition (the glasses, that is). Keep a backup pair on hand in the event the primary pair breaks.
Lenses that are anti-reflective reduce glare from various light sources and makes all of your activities that much more enjoyable. If you work at a computer or drive a car or truck at night and you wear glasses, anti-reflective protection can help you see the light without the glare.
Your frames are as important as your lenses. Check them regularly for cracks or loose joints. If they no longer sit properly on your face, have them adjusted so you can wear them comfortably.
Astigmatism results from a change in the standard shape of the eye. Normally the eye is round, but astigmatism is the product of an oval eye surface. Proper prescription eyewear corrects the vision problems it causes.
While many like to recite the trite little ditty “Men never make passes…” - well, you know the rest – that is no longer true. Glasses now make strong fashion statements and are no longer the heavy, lumbering pieces of medical apparatus they once were.
Do you only wear sunglasses at certain times of the year? It important to wear sunglasses all year long, not just in summer. For example, in winter snow and ice glare can damage your eyes.
Is your child is suddenly having minor discipline problems in school? It could be his or her vision. When eyesight deteriorates, children think that because they can't see the teacher, the teacher can't see them. Corrective eyewear can make a difference.
No, your eyesight has not deteriorated in the week since you bought your new glasses – the lenses need to be cleaned! Keep soft cloths designed specifically for cleaning lenses in several places – your desk, glove compartment, purse, and briefcase to name a few.
If you participate in sports, you need glasses that can withstand the forces that are generated. While you may use a strap to keep them affixed to your head, they still need to be sturdy enough to resist damage if they are knocked off your noggin.
If your eyeglass frames are corroding or you're having allergic reactions to the materials, consider changing frame materials. Titanium, stainless steel, and other materials are both corrosion resistant and hypoallergenic.
To perform a quick home check on your child’s vision, try this. If your child can read, turn on the close-captioning for a TV show and have him or her read it to you. You'll be told if the words are fuzzy or blurry.
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Farsightedness, seeing items more clearly the further their distance is known technically as hypermetropia. Fortunately, this condition is easily corrected with prescription eyewear.
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If this is your first pair of bi, tri, or progressive lenses, they may take a little getting used to, especially when walking the first time you wear them. However, once you figure out how they work, you'll wonder how you ever got along without them.
As with all health-related matters, you should have your eyes checked at least once a year. Doing this identifies problems in their earlies stages and allows preventive and corrective measures to be taken immediately.
Your skin is not the only part of your body that needs protection from the sun - your eyes do as well. Prolonged exposure can lead to the development of pinguecula, a thickening of the conjunctiva on the sclera. Sunglasses with a UV protectant coating offer excellent protection.
The standard of normal vision is 20/20. This means being able to read something from 20 feet that a person with normal vision reads from the same distance. 20/10 means seeing something from 20 feet that others see at ten; 20/30 means you see something from only 20 feet that others see from thirty.
If you're tired of wearing thick and heavy glasses, and the unattractive frames that accompany them, cheer up – advances in lens technology means having eyeglasses that are not bulky or cumbersome.