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 … [Read more...]
Eye Care and Computers: Combating Eyestrain Before It Happens
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 … [Read more...]
Review: Freshlook Colorblends Green
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 … [Read more...]
Where Does Eye Color Come From?
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. … [Read more...]
Where Have all the Prescription Color Contacts Gone?
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 … [Read more...]