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| The specific lens prescription plays a big role in
the selection of a frame for you. Frames should complement the lenses
and accentuate its looks. There may be particular frames that are
best avoided by each individual. The opticians can guide the consumers
in this regard. The style and shape of the prescribed lens can help
you in making a judicious choice of the frame size and shape. A good
rule of thumb is that your eye should be in the center of the frame.
if you choose a frame that is too large, visual distortion and glare
can occur. If your frame is too small, you limit your peripheral vision. |
Tips on Selecting Frames that suits you.
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A square face has a strong jaw line and a
broad forehead, plus the width and length are in the same proportions.
To make the square face look longer and soften the angles, try narrow
frame styles, frames that have more width than depth and narrow ovals. |
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The oval face is considered to be the ideal shape because
of its balanced proportions. To keep the oval's natural balance, look
for eyeglass frames that are as wide as (or wider than) the broadest
part of the face, or walnut-shaped frames that are not too deep or
too narrow. |
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A round face has curvilinear lines with the width and
length in the same proportions and no angles. To make the face appear
thinner and longer, try angular narrow eyeglass frames to lengthen
the face, a clear bridge that widens the eyes and frames that are
wider than they are deep, such as a rectangular shape. |
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The oblong face is longer than it is wide and has a
long straight cheek line and sometimes a longish nose. To make the
face appear shorter and more balanced, try frames that have a top-to-bottom
depth, decorative or contrasting temples that add width to the face
or a low bridge to shorten the nose. |
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Triangular shape is defined by a broad forehead and
narrow mouth and chin. Frames with a thin rim and vertical lines will
help balance the bottom part of the face. Frames should not sit too
high on the face. Avoid large frames, heavy nose bridges, bold colors
and square shapes. |
| The frame should have a comfortable temple length
and bridge size. The bridge size allows the nose pad of the metal
frames to rest comfortably on the nose at a proper distance from the
inner corner of the eye. The temples selected should be such that
they rest comfortably on the ears. |
| As for nose pads, silicone nose pads are the best alternative.
Nose pads work well for people who have a small bridge or a small
nose. |
| Myths & Facts of wearing Contact
Lens |
| Myth 1 |
Contact lenses are uncomfortable |
| Facts |
No longer. Most disposable contact lenses are extremely soft and
have high water content. In fact you'll be pleasantly surprised by
how comfortable they are. |
| Myth 2 |
Cleaning contact lenses takes forever. |
| Facts |
Cleaning your contact lenses is very important and it has become
much easier over the years. Now with daily disposable contact lenses
(1 DAY ACUVUE), you can have a fresh pair everyday, so you never have
to worry about cleaning. |
| Myth 3 |
Contact lenses are made of hard plastic. |
| Facts |
Not for soft contact lenses, which are made of soft polymer material. |
| Myth 4 |
Contact lens can get stuck behind your eye. |
| Facts |
No. The contact lens can only stay on the front of the eye, or under
your eyelid, if displaced, there is a membrane (conjunctiva) that
covers the white of the eye and loops under the upper and lower lids
to prevent this. |
| Myth 5 |
Contact lenses cost a fortune. |
| Facts |
Now with advancing technology, there is a wide range of affordable
contact lenses in the market. Generally, there are various types of
disposable contact lenses (daily/ 2 week / monthly) to suit your vision
correction, lifestyle and budget needs. |
| Myth 6 |
Wearing contact lenses create a high risk of serious
eye infection. |
| Facts |
Contact lenses are proven to be a safe, healthy and effective form
of vision correction for millions of people. When lenses are appropriately
cared for and instructions are followed, the risk is minimal. 99.96%
of contact lens wearers do not encounter such an experience. |
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