Why the Q and A When You Go to Get an Eye Test or Buy Eyeglasses

Lets talk about patient history and symptoms. These are the first issues addressed by an optician at the outset of an eye test and this information is usually obtained by the optician asking why you have come to see them.Predominantly, the answer to this initial question is that it is just a routine test but also it can be because the patient is unable to see as well as they would like and want to know if their glasses prescription needs changing. This is important information because if the patient is unable to see as well as they would like...

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Tips For Buying Cheap Eyeglasses Online

Today, buying cheap eyeglasses online is all the rage. The really cheap prices, convenience, and extensive range of frame selection, has made it such a popular choice for millions of people. When shopping for cheap eyeglasses online, you have to make sure you get eyeglasses that look great, fit properly, and match your personality. The following outlines some key points to consider when buying cheap eyeglasses online.To make shopping for eyeglasses online easy, you must first decide if you want metal or plastic frames. Regular plastic frames are...

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Treat A Stye

Styes are caused by a bacteria, and a good way to get one of these nasty little growths is the practice of bad hygiene. Eye styes are formed from bacteria that manages to infiltrate eyelash follicles. The best way I know to treat a stye is by simply preventing them. Last year I had a friend that got these hideous growths very frequently, it made me very curious to know what caused them. These things can be so ugly, that they can make you want to hide your face for as long as the stye is visible. With this person being my friend, we shared everything,...

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Winter Lighting for Low Vision

In winter, daylight hours are considerably reduced, and even during the day the low sun and cloud cover reduces available light, especially indoors.The lower levels of light can make reading and close tasks more difficult, especially for older people and those with existing vision problems. As we get older the amount of light entering the eye is reduced and we need more light to help the eyes to function as well as they can.Extra light can help with tasks like reading, writing, sewing, knitting and hobbies. In general, lighting for these sorts...

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Why Sunglasses Are Important After Summer

Winter is upon us as fall slowly dies down and while most of the country is seeing a dip in temperatures, other parts are still quite mild and sunny, making it feel like summer! Since most people associate sunglasses with summer-time, it's normal to feel the need to put your sunglasses away. Resist the urge because you may still need your shades long after summer is over!Just because summer has been over for a few months, doesn't mean you don't need some form of tinted lens or eye protection. It may not be as hot outside, in fact, it may be down...

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Taking a Look at Cataracts

Cataracts is the leading cause of blindness worldwide, and obviously can't be helped with eyeglasses. In the western world, with good access to surgery, it is usually easily treated and does not lead to permanent blindness. Unfortunately, in the third world, access to the surgery is very limited and so leads to millions of people having permanent blindness.A cataract is the formation of opacities in the lens in your eye. Your lens sits just behind your pupil and is responsible for changing the focus of your eye when you do any close up work. From...

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Hand Eye Coordination

Hand eye coordination is an important skill. It factors into nearly all of your daily activities and can be dangerous if you are poorly coordinated. Exercises can help you to increase this skill, which will in turn improve nearly all other actions.Why Do You Need Hand Eye Coordination?Hand eye coordination is the skill that links the information you perceive visually with the behavior that you need your hands to perform. The better your coordination, the faster your reflexes will be and the more efficiently you will be able to function. Nearly...

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Advantages of Toric Lenses

Eye vision problems are quite common today, and so are usage of contact lenses to correct them, instead of the regular spectacles. Toric lenses are one such special kind of advanced lenses contact that have the ability to correct different vision problems at the same time and also come with many advantages. This articles discusses about all of them.What are Toric LensesToric contact lenses are soft lenses used to correct the eye condition called astigmatism. Astigmatism is an eye defect that hampers the ability of eye to focus an object into a...

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Many People Opt For Lasik Surgery Despite Its Cost

For correcting the vision problems of people, LASIK or laser assisted in situ keratomileusis is a highly effective surgical procedure. But, the doctor will not immediately decide to conduct this refractive surgery for problems like myopia, hyperopia and astigmatism. The surgeon will study and evaluate the acuteness of your problem and then only, will make a decision. There are a few tests that help the doctor to assess the nature of these problems. But, if you wish to have these problems corrected permanently, you may have to request the doctor...

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Getting Bigger, More Beautiful-Looking Eyes

Big eyes are a sign of youth, health and beauty. You have probably tried many different products and methods, and done a lot of research on how to make your eyes look bigger. Perhaps you have even considered some form of expensive, painful cosmetic surgery to enhance the appearance of your eyes and undo some of the damage that can be done through overexposure to sunlight, stress, fatigue and other factors. With a few little eye secrets, however, you can avoid the knife and still achieve beautiful results.If your eyes are naturally big you are...

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Keratoconus and Hydrogel Contact Lenses

For people with Keratoconus contact lenses are often the best way to achieve vision correction. There are many different types of lenses and this article looks at the limitations of Hydrogel lenses for Keratoconus.Keratoconus is a disease of the eye. The cornea, which is the front part of the eye, thins and becomes misshapen leading to the front of the eye developing an irregular 'cone' shape.This bulging effect results in distortion of the light entering the eye causing blurring and ghosting of images.While spectacles may produce some correction...

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How Cataract Eye Surgery Helps Over 60s Enjoy Life

Cataract eye surgery is a life changing occasion for many people. Cataracts are common and although they are not life threatening they can be very difficult to live with. Everyday tasks can become challenging and activities like sports, craft work, reading or even driving can often no longer be carried out. This can have a seriously detrimental effect on a person's life. They often begin to develop when people are in their 40's or 50's but are often undiagnosed as they show no signs they are present at first. Over time however they expand and...

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Could Refractive Eye Surgery Solve Your Eye Problems

There are many conditions that can be rectified simply be taking out the old and deteriorated lens from your eye and replacing it with an artificial one. If you are looking to throw away your glasses and live without the hassle of dealing with contact lenses on a daily basis there is a chance that this option is suitable to you. Refractive errors are very common, this is when the eye is unable to focus in one way or another. One of these conditions is known as Presbyopia eye correction surgery.Presbyopia is simply caused by time, the ability to...

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