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Sports and Your Vision

Published February 17, 2012 in Sports and Your Vision Leave a Comment

Your vision can affect sportsIs something holding you back from improving your golf score? Does your child always seem to be just a couple steps short from the soccer ball? Vision, just like endurance and strength, is an essential component of how well you compete.

There is much more to vision than just seeing clearly. Your vision is composed of many interrelated skills that can affect how well you play your sport.

All sports have different visual demands. Talking to your optometrist about the sports and activities you participate in is an important part of your eye exam. Knowing this about you, your doctor can assess your unique visual system and recommend the proper eyeglasses or contact lenses to maximize your visual skills for your specific sport.

For those of you who play high-risk sports, the proper eye protection should also be of concern. Thousands of children and adults suffer sports-related eye injuries each year. Nearly all of these injuries can be prevented by wearing the proper protective eyewear. Especially when playing sports outdoors, appropriate sunglasses are a must. When it comes to sunglasses,  sport-specific designs may even help you improve your game.

Latisse for Longer Eyelashes: Is It Safe for Your Eyes?

Published February 14, 2012 in Latisse for Longer Eyelashes: Is It Safe for Your Eyes? Leave a Comment

Today longer eyelashes are desired by many women. Cosmetics such as mascara, eye shadow and eye liners are all used to draw attention to a woman’s eyes. Now, thanks to Latisse women may be able to grow longer, fuller eye lashes within weeks.

You have probably heard about Latisse, the eyelash grower that’s been on the market since it was FDA approved in December of 2008. You might be wondering if it’s safe for your eyes. How do you use it? And does it really work? Latisse, is it safe?

Latisse is actually a version of a glaucoma drug in eye drop form called bimatoprost in use since FDA approved it in 2001. Eye  doctors and their glaucoma patients noticed the hair growth side effect, with longer, thicker eyelashes appearing over time.

Celebrities such as Jenny McCarthy and Mandy Moore have reportedly used Latisse, and its advertising spokespeople have included Brooke Shields and Claire Danes. Recently, Christina Hendricks, star of Mad Men, signed on to promote the product in conjunction with a charity fundraising campaign called the Latisse Wishes Challenge.

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Process A Negative Image With Your Eyes And Brain!

Published February 10, 2012 in Process A Negative Image With Your Eyes And Brain! Leave a Comment

Photo negative processing Here’s something that’ll blow your mind…..stare at the colored dots on her nose for 30 seconds,then quickly look at a white wall or ceiling (or anything pure white) and start blinking rapidly. Congratulations, you just processed a negative with your brain!

An afterimage or ghost image or image burn-in is an optical illusion that refers to an image continuing to appear in one’s vision after the exposure to the original image has ceased.

Sassy and Unique!

Published February 3, 2012 in Sassy and Unique! Leave a Comment

Beth loves her current glasses but was in the mood for a different look. Alain Mikli frames
This gorgeous, semi-rimless Alain Mikli was the first frame we tried on  her. After trying on a few other options, we knew this pair was made for  her.  Alain Mikli is known not only for unique designs and colors, but also  for the hand made quality of their frames.  We should also mention that  Beth was a blonde when she ordered the frame, and a brunette when she picked them up. The neutral colors in this frame really look amazing with  either hair color.  She is wearing a progressive lens  with an anti-reflective  coating. Since this is a semi-rimless frame, we want the lenses to look as invisible  as possible. The anti-reflective coating helps to achieve this, along with  reducing reflections from nighttime driving and computer work.

Looking good, Beth! Thanks for sharing!

Beth is wearing Alain Mikli A0407 in color 08