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We have just looked at the final samples of our new styles that are scheduled to be available in September. We will post some pics when we have them in our hands.
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Older adults are prone to developing age-related eye diseases, such as cataracts and macular degeneration. By making some nutritional changes, aging individuals can help top prevent some eye problems. By having a healthy diet, you can avoid some of these eye problems. There are some other things that you can do as well to reduce the chances of developing issues with the eyes as you age, including: · Avoiding exposure to intense ultraviolet light · Quitting smoking · Getting periodic eye exams
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The latest trends in eyewear were showcased in New York City’s International Vision Expo this year. Several adjustable specs were introduced to cut back on the number of glasses a person has to carry around. These glasses, that have an adjustable wheel on the lenses, will replace the need to have separate glasses for all of your vision needs. Unfortunately they’re about 30 percent more expensive than most eyewear out there.
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You may be surprised to find out that even though you have had Lasik surgery, you may still require reading glasses. You lose the ability to adjust for close reading when your eyes age. With the help of reading glasses, you will be able to go on reading, even after you have had Lasik eye surgery.
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There are a number of different lens coatings to consider when upgrading your eyewear.
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A laptop prototype released in New York can use your eyes to navigate web pages, texts and games.
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The Adventure in Missions Charity (www.adventureinmissions.com) works in the Honduras serving needy communities in a variety of ways,
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Through their line, Elizabeth and James, the Olsen twins will be releasing a series of stylish prescription eyeglasses
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With summer just around the corner it’s time to starting think about UV rays again. You should protect your skin from harmful UV rays, as well as your eyes. Sunglasses provide protection from UV damage. Different types of lenses provide varying strengths of UV protection.
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With summer around the corner the season for sunglasses is fast approaching. Vibrant colors and futuristic shapes are the latest trends this season.
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There are a lot of things to keep in mind when caring your child’s eyes.
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If you have trouble distinguishing objects from their background, you may have contrast sensitivity difficulty. Contrast sensitivity difficulties can be present even in those with perfect eyesight.
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Buying reading glasses can be fun and exciting, but you must make sure you are making a quality purchase
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March 17 will be a chance to obtain a piece of history when Sir Winston Churchill's reading glasses will be up for auction.
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Importance and benefits of having vision insurance.
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certain eye supplements can help reduce the risk of macular degeneration
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Aging baby boomers have been the people fueling the growth the sales of non-prescription reading glasses, transforming the category from being functional products to a product that is driven by style. Baby boomers are fashion conscious and are aware of the many options when it comes to accessories. Style has become an important factor in creating each and every outfit.
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An eye exam is just one of those things that so many Canadians put off. It may be because our provincial health care plans (mostly) don’t cover regular eye exams and we’re getting cheap in our old age, or it may just be that we don’t need someone to remind us that we’re getting old period! But there are times when it’s absolutely essential that you get your eyes checked out, and that applies even if you know what strength you need and buy your reading glasses over the counter. These guidelines are according to the American Optometric Association:
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We’ve all dreamed at some point or another of becoming a famous football player, basketball player or soccer player. Now that we’re older and past our prime, we know that it’s a dream that will never be accomplished. But that doesn’t mean we’re not curious about what athletes go through to become more skilled physically than we’ve ever been! As you refine yourself to the use of reading glasses and admit that you’re getting older, you may wonder if there are any vision tests used upon athletes. The older ones may find their eyesight declining, while others may never have had optimal vision in their lives.
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Many people will do and wear things that have no other purpose than to make them look good. People want to be individuals and stand out in the crowd, often drawing attention to certain parts of the body. This is one of the reasons many stars and celebrities set fashion trends. When people see celebrities wearing something, they usually run out and buy similar items.
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Each year, thousands of people suffer an injury to their eyes. These injuries can often be avoided by being aware of what the common causes of eye injuries are and taking necessary precautions. Wearing safety glasses is the best way to prevent an injury to the eye.
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Choosing frames that are made from different materials will provide a completely new look when wearing glasses. Frames are available in a variety of colors and materials. Finding the right material is as simple as trying on a few pairs to see which are the most comfortable and which will provide the best look.
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We know as well as you do that it’s not fun visiting medical professionals for a checkup. The good news is we can help you find an eye doctor that you dislike substantially less than your dentist if you follow these guidelines!
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Steve Urkel's style on family matters may have been one of mockery, but the winter of 2010/2011 embraces his nerdy style!
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Progressive lenses are becoming increasingly more popular because they offer more flexibility in terms of their use as they provide optimal vision. Progressives offer the same benefits that bifocals can provide and then some. They also provide a solution to those who feel that staring over the top of your reading glasses makes you look old (even though we all know, if you’re suffering from age-related vision loss, you may be getting a little bit on in years anyway)!
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It’s that time of year where it’s time to start thinking about the new year ahead, and for women, the first thing to plan is just what they’re going to wear when the first of the year rolls in. Choosing that New Year’s Eve outfit is an all important decision when it is what helps start the year off on the right foot. Every woman wants to look glamorous and you can make sure you do, not only with the dress you choose, but with your accessories. And you know, it’s not just your earrings and your shoes ladies that count; your reading glasses can also make a huge fashion statement!
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Accessories give you the opportunity to express your style in a fun way, and your reading glasses are always a great way to get in on the latest fashion trends. This season, funky styles are all the rage and they allow people to experiment with geometric shapes, bright colours and patterns. They may break you out of your comfort zone, but there's no better way to do that than with a pair of glasses and you can get a different pair for every day of the week to change your look!
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There are some people that are benching their reading glasses in favour of the less conspicuous contact lenses that are also available to improve vision. You might think that by wearing contact lenses you’re all trendy and cool (and likely hope they help you look a bit less old), but they can cause you problems!
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The TV show Mad Men has been a major inspiration for style trends since it premiered, bringing back fashions that are both retro-funky and classic. Eyewear has also been inspired by the show, and this season in particular the classic, dapper styles that are sure to make every woman swoon as they reminisce about Don Draper are some of the hottest winter accessories.
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Macular degeneration is one of those signs that tells you that you just might be aging. Like grey hair, the presence of symptoms of this eye condition can be a wakeup call that you’re making your way over the hill. Macular degeneration is one major condition that leads to the need for reading glasses. There are symptoms that can surface that will indicate that macular degeneration is present:
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If you’re experiencing age related vision changes like the rest of us, you might still be in denial and find yourself kicking and screaming your way through aging. One strategy you might consider turning to help prevent further vision decline is eye exercises. You may see them online, and you may hope that they work well enough to throw your money at them. We’re not eye doctors, but we can tell you that corrective eye glasses are reading glasses will be the only successful ways to improve the vision decline that comes with getting older.
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These days it’s possible to order just about anything online, and we know, for people your age that can sometimes be an intimidating experience (what? If you’re here, we know you’re over 40..not that we’re calling you old!). You don’t need to leave home to shop for your reading glasses, and we’ll help you ensure it’s not so hard with a little bit of guidance. Here are some things you need to know!
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If you’re regularly engaging in activities that could cause harm to your eyes, it’s important to protect them, after all, your vision is an essential sense. Sometimes people simply decide not to wear safety glasses unless they’re doing something that poses an incredibly high risk, like working with a circular saw that could cause wood fragments to fly into the eye at close range. However, there are other activities that could put your eyes at risk, and it’s better to be safe than sorry! There are a number of different eye-related accidents you can prevent with use of safety glasses. You may think some of the common causes of eye injury are funny...but you won’t be laughing when you get your Johnny Depp on looking like a pirate with an eye patch! 1 million Americans have experienced compromised vision due eye injuries that can be prevented.
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We all know that we need to have a diet rich in nutrients that can be found in fruits and vegetables, and for many of us over the age of 40, there’s even more proof of that in our spare tires..and no, not the ones on our cars! A healthy diet rich in essential nutrients can contribute to overall health, including that of the eyes. The following nutrients have great general benefits to the body, but play an even more important role for the eyes.
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Colour blindness is a term that’s often incorrectly used. If you’re a man, for example, you may find yourself accused of being colour blind by your wife for calling what she calls beige “brown”. That is not really colour blindness; it’s just poor understanding of colour! We might not be able to sway you from using the term “colour blind” in the future or promise that men will correctly identify their colours, but we can provide you some facts on what it really is!
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If you thought we were joking in our first post when we said that one of the signs that tells you that reading glasses are in your future is that your arm never seems to be long enough; well then, you probably have yet to hit 40. As for the rest of you, well, we know that you can relate.
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Summer is here and it's time to pack up the family and hit the beach for some fun in the sun. As it stands, you know your teenage kids are dreading that moment when you take off your shirt to get some rays, and their humiliation will only expand from the moment you're unfolding the newspaper and trying to read it while putting your readers on over your sunglasses or vice versa
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Welcome to the new Readerwear blog! Here you will find helpful resources about eye health, choosing reading glasses, eyewear fashions and much more. While you are here, it is a good time to try to determine if you are in the market for a pair of reading glasses of your own, and sorry to say for the sake of your vision, we hope you are so you keep on coming back!
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You might think that a visit to the optometrist serves no distinct purpose, after all, it is usually pretty obvious when your vision is going, don`t you think? It might feel a bit like a torture session while you go through a serious of tests to remind you just how bad your vision has become, but it can greatly improve your eye health. An optometrist is a medical doctor, but they have specialized training to deal with the eyes and they can give you more insight about things you might not want to know, but will be glad you did when it can improve your health and vision.
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You might think that it`s not too important to have flattering reading glasses, but why wouldn`t it be? The last thing you want is to have to pull them out in public and look like a dork rather than a suave, intellectual George Clooney type...are we right, gentlemen? Of course we are, this is our blog after all and reading glasses happen to be what we are all about!
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Over-the-counter reading glasses really aren't any different from prescription reading glasses, and the only major difference is an obvious one; they aren't customized to the wearer's eyes. It's recommended that anyone shopping for reading glasses see an optometrist first in order to have their eye health assessed and their specific vision needs considered. When visiting an eye doctor, they may even provide a patient with the specific strength of over-the-counter reading glass lenses that they need to shop for.
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If you're reading this blog, then there's a pretty good chance that you're old. We don't mean to insult you, but it's just a reality that once you hit 40, you'll likely need reading glasses and the older you get, the higher the odds. Here's the thing - so you're old; you've heard 60's the new 40 and all that good stuff designed to make you think you're as young as you feel, but regardless, we think you need to have a sense of humour. Admit that you're old, embrace the fact that you're old, and just think how jealous that you're making all of those young people who are missing out on those fashionable reading glasses.
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Leave it to us to come up with a post that's designed to make you rethink your intelligence, eh? Well, we hope you'll forgive and forget once you realize we're here to arm you with more information after we've made you feel a little bit dumb.
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Let us tell you a story about a group of ladies at a restaurant. They have planned a special dinner out, are sporting their latest fashion finds and enjoying a chance to be out and fabulous together. They have been meeting like this for two decades. Nothing has changed.
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We all want to feel like stars, preferably those younger, more attractive ones, of course. Not that we want to try and look younger while we're all old and grayng...well, okay, maybe we do; but why does old have to mean we can't be trendy, too? Young stars have been making reading glasses hot by wearing them out on the town even if they don't require them to see, so we're practically doing them a favour by mimicking their style by wearing trendy reading glasses when they're actually required!
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As you age, your eyes change in various ways and while the last thing you may want to do is have to admit to still having vision problems when wearing contact lenses. It's not just you, so don't take it as a personal affront related to aging; contact lenses just aren't designed to offer the optimal vision enhancement when looking at things closely.
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As we are all getting a bit older, it's hard to know how to dress stylishly. Boomers, as if you didn't know already, you're no longer in your 20's so many of the fashion trends that you're seeing in the stores will just make you look like you're trying too hard to look younger. You'll actually do yourself a favour by dressing in more age appropriate clothing items, and you'll draw less attention to your age when people aren't nudging each other going "hey look at that guy wearing clothes like us, I wonder how old he IS?"
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At some point in time everyone who wears glasses ends up breaking them. You throw them into your purse and they get scratched by your keys, or they fall off and you end up sitting on them. Improper care can lead to damage, too. Think just because you're over 40 you're smart enough to know how to care for your reading glasses? We don't, so read on!
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