While many of us wear glasses or contacts to help us see, our eyes are one very interesting part to our body! Some things you may not have even thought of. Here are just a few super fun facts:
For many women, there is nothing more annoying then their eye lashes “bumping” into your glasses. It can be very frustrating and even affect your vision. So what do you do if you have such a problem? You don’t necessarily want to have to purchase a new pair of glasses but you also know you can’t go without seeing because your eyelashes are long. Here are a few options:
Waking up every morning is tough. Waking up every morning not able to see is even tougher. That’s where eyewear comes in. They help us see the world’s most wonderful things. But not all glasses lenses that we see out of are created equal and with light, vision can be tricky. One way to counter the issues light can provide vision is with anti-reflective or AR coating. AR coating has a slew of benefits but here are the...
With everyone talking about the Olympics and the U.S. team winning tons of metals, it may not just be the training that is making them keep winning. It may also be the eyewear. Outdoor sports such as beach volleyball, golf and tennis that are performed during the games require a lot of concentration, especially with the bright sun. Sports sunglasses can provide the edge for athletes who are looking for ways to improve their performance as sunglasses...
Most people know reading glasses assist your eyes with reading. But reading glasses have a variety of other great benefits. That includes as a fashion accessory and with job interviews. But did you know, that by wearing reading glasses could help reduce wrinkles? That is because when we make the same expression over and over, such as squinting when reading, it eventually overworks our facial muscles, which leads to the forming of a groove...
Many of us at one point may have had a problem with their glasses or readers. Whether it is a scratched lens, bent temple or missing nose pad, life happens. Before though you get frustrated or run out to purchase a new pair, you should be aware of your warranty, what it includes and what the return policy is. At Optx 20/20, every pair of eyewear includes a 30-day guarantee. That means if you purchased a pair...
A regular eye exam is an important part of keeping your eyes healthy. That means bi-annually at minimum for people under the age of 40 and annually for people over the age of 40. But not all eye doctors are the same and they may even neglect to tell you some stuff. Here are just a few: Extra Tests. Many times during the pre-exam, the doctor or nurse may offer a few additional tests including a...
Are you one of those people that are forgetful or clumsy? It’s okay you aren’t alone. As we age, we aren’t as sharp as we used to be. Instead of though getting embarrassed and frustrated why not find a solution that will help make it better. Lets use the example of reading glasses. There is nothing worse then not having a pair nearby when it matters most. Maybe to read a menu at the restaurant or...
While many people buy eyewear to see, in 2016 many of us buy eyewear as fashion statements. Whether it be to match an outfit or used to get a job eyewear including reading glasses have a lot of other benefits besides actual sight. With trends though constantly changing choosing eyewear for fashion purposes can be challenging. What goes with one item may not with another. What looks good in spring may not look great in the...
With summer in full swing that can only mean cooling off in the swimming pool. For many of us though, our eyes tend to get red and irritated after we get out. This is because the eyes are reacting to chloramine, which are chemical compounds that start to build up in the pool water if the pool lacks proper chemicals. While the irritation will eventually go away in time, there are some methods that may soothe...
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