Posts Tagged ‘Glasses’

Fact or Fiction

Sunday, July 4th, 2010

Do you know what's fact or fiction?

Eyeglasses can change the shape of the eye.


Fiction. Glasses do not change the shape of the eye. The eye undergoes slight natural changes in shape with age, or with plastic surgery.

Wearing the wrong glasses might tire your eyes, but it is not harmful.


Fact. You will not be able to see as well or as comfortable as you should with a pair of wrong glasses; however, wearing them will not cause any permanent harm.

Wearing your glasses every day will make your eyes lazy or weak.


Fiction. Wearing properly prescribed eyeglasses will not in any way accelerate the natural and expected changes your eyes will undergo throughout your lifetime.

After a certain age, eyesight will be stable without any more changes.


Fiction. Without proper care, eyesight can still change even at the age of 40.

Video games can be good for your eyes.


Fact. A study from University of Rochester, NY has proven that playing video games under certain conditions (good distance away from the TV screen; a break for every 30 minutes of play; play in moderation) can help sharpen eye movement skills, eye-hand coordination, visual reaction time, and side vision awareness.

Elderly should not use their eyes too much for fear of wearing their eyes out too soon.


Fiction. Using your eyes does not cause or hasten vision loss.

Fun Facts

• An average person blinks 12 times per minute – about 10,000 blinks in an average day.
• Giant Squid has the largest eyeball on the face of Earth. An eyeball is about 18 inches across, about a size of a beach ball.
• An ostrich eye is only two inches across, but it weighs more than its brain.
• Sailors once thought that wearing a gold earring would improve their eyesight.
• Babies cry but don’t produce tears until one to three months after birth.
• Many Deep Sea creatures have no eyes since light never reaches them.

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Branding Yourself with a Sophisticated and Sexy Look

Monday, May 31st, 2010

Sexiness comes with a brand

When did eyeglasses start making people look intelligent and attractive? It seems not too long ago people categorized wearing glasses as nerdy. Media had saturated movies and television with the stereotypical “librarian with plastic dark rimmed glasses” or “dorky-looking computer scientist” images for decades. Children did not want to get glasses because they were afraid to be labeled as geeks. However, over the years, the image has changed. Intelligence is beginning to be recognized as an attractive trait in a backlash against the condescending view of the “nerd”.

So why do glasses make people look smart? The typical images consist of studious, wide reader, and knowledgeable. Historically, people who could actually afford glasses were the upper classes; they generally were better educated. Of course, eyeglasses are very common nowadays. Brands such as Gucci, Ray Ban, and Prada offer great style glasses with amazing prices.

Wearing glasses is no longer geeky; it is geek chic. “Geek chic” has become a trend because of the glamorization of the “geek culture” in the last decade. It is merely a fashion term today, a way for people to express themselves through accessories like glasses.

Glasses have become a major part of personal image and expression. Celebrities like Elton John, and Tina Fey wear glasses as part of their presentations. But finding the right fit can be challenging. Depending on their facial shapes, different types of glasses have different effects. Spectacles make people’s eyes look larger; they bring more attention to the eyes. A right fit can enhance your look and de-emphasize certain parts of the face you don’t like. They give your personality a new dimension and make your eyes look more attractive.

Wearing glasses no longer means you have bad eyesight. You are branding yourself with a sophisticated and sexy look.

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Are Transitions Lenses Right For Me?

Friday, February 26th, 2010

Healthy Sight

The answer is a definite yes. Transitions lenses are for everyone. They protect the eyes from harmful ultra-violet rays (UVR), reduce the amount of visible light outdoors and vary in darkness depending on the amount of sunlight you are exposed to. And ladies, protecting the area around the eyes from UVR reduces potential wrinkles that appear below the bottom eye lid.

Alternative To Clear

Transitions lenses are so convenient when going indoors and outdoors throughout your day. They darken outdoors like sunglasses and lighten indoors to virtually clear. But, because they need sun rays to darken, they will lighten to a clearer state while inside of your car. Car windshields block out UVR. This is why you don’t get sunburn while in the car. Try to re-think the notion that Transitions lenses are not an alternative to all your sunglass needs, but an alternative choice for your primary pair of clear lenses.

Six Generations

Technology is generational and always evolving. Think about technology developments in computers, televisions, telephones…you get the idea right? The latest technology in Transitions is the sixth generation. These lenses become darker on warmer days than earlier Transitions, they lighten indoors faster and they are clearer indoors than ever. These three advancements are what makes Transitions VI so much better. They are available in grey and brown, lots of lens materials, oodles of lens styles and in an infinite number of prescriptions.

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Welcome to the Eyeglasses123 Blog

Friday, February 26th, 2010

Hello and Welcome!

We are excited that you have joined us. We look forward to providing you with insight into the world of fashion, educaton and fun surrounding eyeglasses, sunglasses and your vision.

In this blog you will find the most up to date news in the industry including:

  • Product Reviews and Annoucements
  • Fashion Finds and Feedback
  • Industry Issues and Trends
  • Eyeglasses Education and “Need to Knows”

Our blog contributors include trained opticians, fashion followers and trend setters, and thoughts from our very own team.

We look forward to getting to know you and sharing all the best and most exciting elements of our industry with you. We encourage you to post your comments and feedback. We’ll be sure to reply to any questions you might have or any posts you’d like us to write about. We’re here for you.

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