The Super Sci-Fi Future of Eyewear

According to CBS News there are currently more than 149 million adults who wear eyeglasses. Most non-eyeglass wearers assume that this means people usually have one pair of prescription glasses, but this isn't necessarily so. Actually, as many as 50 million people needing prescriptive eyewear carry multiple pairs of glasses: one for reading, another for driving, for sun protection and still another for performing everyday tasks.

Usually this need for multiple eyewear prescriptions is the result of a condition known as presbyopia, which occurs to people...

5 Tips for Eye Health and Maintaining Good Eyesight

Good healthy eyesight is what we all need and want. It’s so important that you continue to have good eyesight because as you get older, you will still want to see wonderful new things.

Follow some of these tips to having healthier eyes.

1. The first tip is to make sure you get nutrients with the foods that you eat. Taking vitamins C and E and some nutrients such as omega-3 fatty acids, zinc or lutein can help you ward off cataracts as you get...

Top Tips For Choosing The Best Eyewear For Running

Before running either on a treadmill or out and about, it is wise to make sure that you have all of the right equipment. Some of this equipment can help you to perform at a higher level, and some of it will allow you to work out without the fear of an injury.

You will need:

• Good running shoes
• Athletic clothing that allows your skin to breath and keep cool, as well as allowing you to be easily seen if running near traffic
• A water bottle

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3 Ways to Reduce Your Chances of Experiencing Blurry Vision

Blurry vision is a nuisance, but can also seriously impair nearly every aspect of daily life — from causing headaches and eyestrain to making it difficult and dangerous to drive.  If you are experiencing unexplained blurry vision, first and foremost, visit your doctor.  Blurred vision can stem from numerous medical problems that should be diagnosed and treated before any home remedies are attempted.

Commonly, blurred vision is caused by refractive errors, conditions wherein the retina is prevented from receiving the appropriate amount of light in order to...

Contact Lenses and Glasses: A Match Made in Heaven?

There are a lot of articles floating around the web which try to compare contact lenses and glasses. But do they miss the point? Contact lenses and glasses have different qualities, making them well suited for different situations. But really they work great together. Even if someone prefers to wear their contacts all the time, they should still have a pair of specs handy.

One of the main strengths of buying contact lenses is that they’re great for people who play sport. When you’re running around, playing...

Movies That Wouldn’t Be the Same Without Sunglasses

"You got your hair combed back and your sunglasses on, baby". This breezy lyric, taken from Don Henley's 1985 song "Boys of Summer" is not only part of a nostalgic tune about love, loss and sunny California, but an ode to Ray-Bans. From hit songs and Parisian runways to blockbuster movies, sunglasses might be our salvation against the UV rays of an August afternoon, but more often than not they are hip and cutting edge fashion statements.

In other words, we want our movie heroes and villains (yes,...

Summer Bling: Trendy Diamond Sunglasses

This Summer Accessorize Yourself!

Summer is here at last.  When it comes to fashion, we need to think one step ahead of the game in order to make a statement. Let’s take a look at some summer bling: diamond sunglasses!

There are diamond shoes, bags, and belts, so why not diamond sunglasses? Looking for alternative ‘statement jewelry,’ that really stands out from the crowd? Grab a hold of a nice pink, blue or yellow diamond and have it set on your accessories!

Some of the most glamorous sunglasses...