Do You Need Toric Lenses? If you have a refractive error eye problem, then the results tend to be: • An inability for the eye to focus on a specific point. • Difficulty in obtaining a clear image of objects both near and far. • Difficulty in counting objects when they are aligned horizontally or vertically. What is Astigmatism? Astigmatism is a visually “directional” defect, which is a refractive error eye problem. There are two … [Read more...]
For a change of pace, here a roundup of some funky new frames for spring. Anything floral or bright colors makes the list: Luxury Vogue Glasses with Floral Motif These rectangular eyeglasses come in black acetate with a Hawaiian floral motif on the temples. They also come with flexible spring hinges giving you a comfortable fit. From Coastal.com Armani Exchange Glasses in Red Stripe Armani Exchange 226 Dark Red Striped eyeglasses mix … [Read more...]
If you are an athlete with a vision impairment and either go without glasses or with glasses during games you may be at a disadvantage. Glasses host a number of disadvantages on the court or field. They can impair vision, fog up, and even simply fall off. If this is the case then should consider switching to contact lens. There are a few main reasons why optometrists recommend contact lenses for athletes: Glasses impose on peripheral … [Read more...]
This roundup features all eye related apps. Have some fun going Gaga, changing your eye color, testing your vision or playing with optical illusions. Gaga Eyes iTunes - $0.99 Have you ever wanted to look like Lady Gaga from her Bad Romance video? Or transform yourself into an anime character? Or make your friends look insane?!!! Then, little monsters, Gaga Eyes is for you! Fine tune your eyes from super-cute to eye-popping! And you can … [Read more...]
photo credit: Oneras Teenage life can be a time of trauma – raging hormones, peer pressure and the constant feeling that no-one has EVER felt the way they feel right now. Throw into the mix that your teen has to wear a pair of glasses and most parents would be forgiven for taking cover in the basement – for a year. Wearing glasses is a fact of life for millions of us but for self-conscious teenagers, desperate not to stand out from the … [Read more...]
Did you know that eyestrain due to the use of computers is responsible for 11 million eye examinations every year? Eyestrain is the most popular complaint among computer users. If you suffer from tired eyes, neck or back pain, and have a difficult time focusing on your computer screen you may have computer-related eyestrain. If you experience eye strain or eye fatigue you should first visit your optometrist. This is to not only get advice form … [Read more...]
I'm excited to finally review Freshlook Colorblends Green. On my brown eyes, the color change is subtle, so if you want something more dramatic, this color isn't for you. If you're looking for vibrancy, I'd go with Colorblends Gemstone Green. Green vs. Gemstone Green Regular Green is for the natural look. A hazel inner ring blends nicely with naturally hazel eyes. Gemstone Green is more vibrant. It may be too over the top for some … [Read more...]
Ever wondered why blue eyes are blue, or where brown eyes come from? Common sense and conventional wisdom tell us that eye color is passed down from our parents, but is there something more? I found this interesting article on tracking the genetic mutation that makes those brown eyes blue. The research points to a 10000 year old genetic mutation that leads to blue eyes. Before that, all human eyes were brown. The genetic mutation caused the … [Read more...]
Are you a colored contacts fan looking for something new? I have to say, the choice of FDA approved color contact lenses in the U.S. over the past year has sadly dwindled. Ciba Vision, manufacturer of the ever popular Freshlook line, last year discontinued a range of other, more specialized colored lenses, like Durasoft, Illusions, and Cibasoft. Freshlook Radiance disappeared the year before that. Read announcement I supposed the wave of … [Read more...]
Acuvue 2 Colours is a longstanding brand of colored contacts and the only color line by Acuvue. There are seven opaque colors for dark/light eyes and three translucent colors for light eyes. Click here for the Acuve 2 Colors colorchart They were very easy to insert and I am delighted at how comfortable they are. This color is Deep Blue. Not as bright as Sapphire Blue, but it covers my brown eyes nicely. You can see some brown around the … [Read more...]
