Fashionable Contact Lenses

While some individuals are still trying to decide whether or not contact lenses as opposed to glasses are the right choice for them, others are already exploring the idea of fashionable contact lenses.

Fashionable contact lenses are pretty much exactly what they sound like – contact lenses that are merely used for fashionable statements.

You should consider many things before purchasing fashionable contact lenses. As with anything else you would put in or near your eyes, you need to gather as much information as possible to ensure your visual safety.

While the upside to fashionable contact lenses is that you can make a really cool statement or change your look to match your fashion, it is necessary to be aware of the downside as well.

Typically, fashion contact lenses do not have anything to do with corrective vision, rather they are a fashion statement.

Purchasing Fashionable Contact Lenses

The term “buyer beware” certainly does apply to anyone, anywhere who is selling fashionable contact lenses but is not a professional. An ophthalmologist or optometrist is your best and only safe bet to purchase these types of lenses.

There are some not-so-serious and some very serious side effects to purchasing them from let’s say a drug store or from a craft market.

* Pink eye
* Infection
* Scratched cornea

These are just to name a few. Improper use without a prescription and the knowledge on how to clean and place these fashionable lenses can cause serious damage to your eyes.

Safety Tips for Fashionable Contact Lenses

If you do decide to purchase fashionable contact lenses, make sure that you follow safety rules in doing so:

* Seek out the advice of a professional
* Make certain that you have a prescription
* Ask questions if you are unsure about the care and handling of your lenses
* Make sure to properly clean the lenses
* Take the time and trouble to go for an initial exam and follow-up exam with your eye practitioner

If there is any kind of problem, even if it seems mild at the onset, seek out the aid of your eye practitioner. Whether it is redness, irritation, or blurriness, your eyes could be at serious risk if you do not reach out and ask for help immediately. It is imperative to be diligent with eye care.

If you follow these safety tips and keep in close contact with your eye practitioner, fashionable contact lenses can be a fun and innovative way to change your look, give your self-esteem a little boost, or simply have fun while everyone asks you if you have done something different.

Maryjane Angelo

Top Tips on How to Make Eyeglasses Fashionably Work for You

                        

     

Have you just been told that you need to wear glasses and are in a little bit of a funk because of it? You are not alone in needing glasses. Just about everywhere you turn, someone is either sporting glasses or wearing contact lenses.

Once you have gotten over the fact that your vision may not be perfect, try these few tips on how to create it to show up to your advantage.

Have Fun with Frames

For many individuals, having to wear glasses may seem like a daunting experience. However, times have changed. No longer are the days of having someone call you “four eyes.” Eyeglasses have become a fashion statement.

Many individuals purchase informal eyeglasses and sunglasses in places such as pharmacies, craft fairs, and flea markets.

With so many designs, styles, and even designer label brands, wearing glasses is something to celebrate and have fun with as well.

Just think of it as a fashion accessory and a reason to go shopping to boot. Some individuals will purchase different frames for different occasions, depending on cost.

Therefore, just changing your way of thinking about having to wear glasses is the first step.

Shop Around

Treat buying your new frames the same way you would treat shopping around for a new dress. Look at all the different styles, grab a friend, and go to different stores.

Keep in mind that the prices of the frames will vary. If you are determined to get a designer pair, be prepared to pay. Most insurance companies will allow you a certain allocation toward glasses and the rest is up to you. They may even restrict you to a small selection of frames in a particular category.

Make sure you are informed before you go out shopping for frames. While it can be a whole load of fun, being informed never hurt anyone – especially when it comes to spending money.

Figure Out Your Face Shape

Take some time to look in the mirror and do a little research online before you go shopping. There are certain types of frames for all shapes and size faces. Some individuals have an oval shape face while others fit more into the square category.

If you have shorter hair as compared to longer hair, this may make a difference as well. Narrow set eyes and wide set eyes will look differently with different frames.

Last, but not least, decide on what kind of look you are going for – is it fun and funky or intellectual and brainy?

With these few tips to start you out with, purchasing eyeglasses can be fun and fashionable.

Maryjane Angelo