The Art of Wearing Glasses
Different types of glasses are perceived in opposite ways. The lenses that people have to wear to correct their eyesight are not seen as very popular in today’s society. Even though more than fifty percent of people need some sort of correctional lens to bring their eyesight to 20/20, most people will do anything to avoid wearing glasses. Even though the “four eyes” taunt is no longer as prevalent as it used to be, the kids who do not have glasses tend to tease those that do have them regardless. It is hard to be different especially at a very young age.
Many people remember these experiences when they get older and even though glasses are much more widely accepted, these individuals will still do anything they can to avoid wearing them. When soft contact lenses were available for general consumer use in 1971, they became very popular. People no longer had to stick out for having bad vision, they could look like everyone else and not sacrifice their eyesight at the same time! Contact lenses have continually improved in quality and as a result, most people own both a pair of glasses and contacts and wear their contacts whenever they can.
The second type of glasses, sunglasses, has the complete opposite effect of regular glasses. Sunglasses are not only great for sun protection no matter what quality eyesight you have, they are also an important fashion accessory. Many movie stars and sports celebrities wear eye-catching shades that help them hide their image as well as define it. Whether it’s Vogue or Oakley sunglasses, are extremely important to keep your eyes shielded from the dangerous UV rays that can do significant damage to your cornea. Whether you are sunbathing at the beach or driving to work, you should always be sporting some high quality shades.
Unlike prescription glasses, sunglasses are considered extremely fashionable. Just as a particular brand is popular that year for shoes and another is popular for jeans, different brands are in the running for that year’s most sought after sunglasses. Make a fashion statement when you walk out wearing a pair of Ray Ban sunglasses or the latest design shades from D&G. Either way, sunglasses are a must-have item no matter what season it is!
Prescription glasses wearers can even enjoyed stylish sunglasses even if they do not want to switch over to contact lenses. Many companies have developed prescription sunglasses so you can enjoy great looking sunglasses without giving up your vision!
Jane Worthington
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March 5th, 2010 at 9:32 pm
Wearing glasses?
Does continually wearing glasses damage your eyes more than repeatedly putting them on only when you need them? (I’m not talking about the chances of poking your eye out…)
March 6th, 2010 at 2:34 am
No your eyes are the way they are period. Wearing glasses just allows you to see easier, you do not grow dependant upon them like you do on drugs
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30+ years of glasses
March 6th, 2010 at 2:36 am
It depends on how old you are and what your sight deficiency is. Check with an optician but you could find that NOT using your glasses unless you have to is the best thing for your eyes. Check with a professional.
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March 6th, 2010 at 2:38 am
i’ve heard that it it does. i have to wear eyeglasses every day and i think it must be true. when i used to wear contact lenses, my prescription only needed changed twice in 10 years. now that i wear glasses, i need a new prescription every 6 months to a year.
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March 6th, 2010 at 2:40 am
Most importantly it actually depends on what the glasses were prescribed for. For instance, if you’re prescribed reading glasses, you should wear them for reading only. If you wear them for things that involve farther distances, your brain will try to teach your eyes to refocus based on the glasses you’re wearing, and that will strain your eyes and eventually worsen your vision.
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March 6th, 2010 at 2:42 am
Glasses help focus an image on your retina when the lens of your eye can not adjust enough (accommodate) to prevent the image from focusing before or behind your retina. Wearing correctly prescribed glasses should not damage your eyes. The prescription may still require your eyes to do some of the work in focusing. Not wearing glasses may cause eye strain. Some people actually wear one contact lens for distance and the other for near sight. Poor sight often results because the eye continues to grow with age changing its shape and focus.
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March 6th, 2010 at 2:44 am
No
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