Eye Makeup Tips

Contact Lenses Over Glasses

2009-11-07T13:27:00.001+07:00

The wide variety of Contact Lenses that are now available means that almost anyone who would normally need to wear glasses can now wear Contact Lenses instead. There are a number of benefits that Contact Lenses have over glasses, here are just a few to convince you that Contact Lenses are the better option:

Contact lenses obviously have no frames so they provide clear all-round vision, unlike glasses which also have poor side vision. Contact lenses are therefore much better for driving than glasses.

Glasses can be fairly weighty on your nose and ears whereas contact lenses have no weight and are not always needing to be pushed back up like glasses do.

Contact lenses do not fog up with changes in temperature like glasses do. This can be especially annoying when opening the oven or in a steamy bathroom.

If you wear eyeglasses then you need prescription sunglasses whereas with contact lenses you can wear any sunglasses that take your fancy.

Contact lenses don't give you problems with blurred vision in the rain or snow as glasses can do. This is because the water does not collect on your contact lenses.

A few things to watch out for when wearing Contact Lenses. Dont try to put them in after chopping chillies...seriously I did this and lived to regret my stupidity for a good few hours of eye watering pain!!!

When tired try not to rub your eyes too hard with your lenses in them as this can result in them folding over and again watery eyes can result and yes I have done this aswell!

One important thing to note is that however hard you try your lenses will not disappear round the back of your eye!!

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How To Wash Your Eyes After LASIK Surgery

2009-08-10T23:33:00.001+07:00

LASIK is an efficient and fairly innocuous procedure. It is capable of treating several refractive errors, such as myopia, hyperopia and astigmatism. The procedure itself entails virtually no pain and provides rapid recovery. Though the vision will be blurry immediately after surgery, visual acuity will be restored within a few days. However, it takes about 3 to 6 months for the refraction to stabilize. It is imperative that you carry out a scrupulous postoperative regime in order to boost the recovery process and avoid unnecessary complications.

Avoid rubbing your eyes for at least the first week after LASIK surgery. The corneal flap cut out during the surgery requires substantial time to heal. Unnecessary rubbing may inadvertently aggravate the wound. You should also take extreme caution to avoid soap, hair spray or shaving lotion from entering your eyes. The eye surgeon will typically provide you with a postoperative kit, which may include a set of eye shields/goggles. Wear them while you are sleeping, at least for the first three nights after surgery.

For at least a week after LASIK, prevent water from entering your eyes, since water hinders the natural clotting mechanism, and therefore might delay the healing process of the cornea. You must also cancel any swimming plans for a minimum of 10 days following LASIK. You must not wear eye makeup for at least one week after LASIK.

Contact sports are to be avoided for at least a week or so following surgery. Furthermore, it is advised that you wear some kind of protection gear for your eyes for a period of a month, even after resuming exercise and other sporting activities. Bright sunlight may lead to scarring, and therefore, sunglasses are recommended on bright days until the cornea heals.

To summarize, though you will able to resume your usual lifestyle within a week or so after LASIK surgery, it is crucial that you protect your eyes to prevent injury or infection. And since the corneal flap does not heal instantly after surgery, you must prevent washing your eyes for at least a few days after surgery.

If you find a LASIK surgery that you are confident with, you will be able to get more information about post LASIK complications.

The LASIK Surgeons Directory - find a LASIK surgery. Nicola Kennedy publishes articles and reports, provides news and views and answers the question How Do I Wash My Eyes After LASIK? at Your Lasik Information.

Professional Cosmetic Advice Use A MakeUp Brush

2009-05-18T19:27:00.001+07:00

There are a lot of people who nowadays are applying cosmetics using their fingers, in my opinion it looks a lot better if applied using a make-up brush. This article describes the reasons for this and looks at the types of make-up brush which are available.

Blending

A smooth finish is what is required if you really want to look your best. Using your fingers and the fingertips makes it very difficult to get this smooth finish, where as if you use a good quality shaped make-up brush you can.

There are of course various oils in your fingers which can easily transfer to your face to make it look blotchy. This oil can also transfer itself to the make-up itself which can make it difficult to use in the future.

I often see people out and about in pubs and clubs and can tell straight away whether they have used a brush or if they have just simply used their fingers. I know which person I find more attractive.

Control

It is far easier to control the amount of powder or other make-up you are using when you apply it with a make-up brush. If you use your finger tips it is very easy to use too much and your face can become plastered. This can look really horrible and is a huge turn off. I would be thinking, what are you trying to hide beneath all of that make up? It also shows a lack of self-esteem and confidence on the part of the wearer.

This of course was not meant to happen and could have been avoided by using by a brush.

Which type of brush?

Most people believe that long handled brushes are by far the best for applying make-up, this is mainly due to balance.

When looking to purchase these brushes you normally get what you pay for. I would certainly advise where possible to avoid the lower end of the market.

When you look good, you feel good. It is a bit like wearing a new suit which you have spent a lot of money on. When you wear it for the first time to work or to a wedding, it gives you a bit of extra confidence as you know you are looking very smart.

Good quality brushes should if used correctly last quite a long time, they need to be correctly maintained and cleaned however to keep to their maximum effect.

Types of make-up brushes

These are the common types of make-up brush:

Blusher brush

Eyeliner brush

Eyelash comb

Eyeshadow brush

Eyebrow brush

Powder brush

Lip liner brush

If you do not want to or can not afford to buy make-up brushes, and are still planning to apply your cosmetics using your fingers, you need to ensure:

That you always wash your hands first

That you do not use too much make-up

You do not rush when applying the make-up

I hope this article helps you too look even more beautiful!

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What Is The Best Age To Have LASIK?

2009-05-15T01:21:00.001+07:00

What is the best age to have LASIK. My opinion would be in the late twenties. I will explain to your the reasons why in this article.

The main consideration with having LASIK too young is that the eye is still growing and the prescription may still be changing. There is a large amount of variation as to when this occurs. But generally, most peoples eyeglass prescription stop changing around their early twenties. The most important thing is that on your eye exam the prescription remains the same for a couple of years. If you visit a LASIK surgeon for the first time make sure to bring your most updated prescription. Otherwise, its difficult to know if your eye prescription is changing. Why is this an issue? Well, if you treat someone and there prescription changes then the effect of the LASIK is going to wear off. As far as we know, LASIK does not affect eye growth.

How about being too old? Well as you get older there are two issues. The first issue is that another medical condition in the eye may be limiting the vision. If this is the case it is usually a cataract; a natural clouding of the lens. LASIK does not treat cataracts, the only surgical treatment for cataracts is to remove the cataract and place a lens implant. So, as people get older they may have other eye conditions.

However, there is another issue. At the time of cataract surgery a lens implant is placed into the eye. This lens implantation gives us the ability to treat the eyeglass prescription in many people at the time of surgery. The downside to LASIK is that our measurements to ascertain the correct lens implant power is less accurate in a patient who had LASIK. Therefore in patients who are older the effect of the LASIK may be shortened by the development of cataracts and once the cataracts develop our lens implant measurements are inaccurate.

The third issue is presbyopia, needing additional power to read up close. Patients who are presbyopic or emerging into presbyopia may find they will still need reading glasses after LASIK. This can be treated with monovision correction, but not everybody is a good candidate for monovision. Presbyopia usually begins to occur around age 40. People who are nearsighted can often offset the presbyopia by taking off their glasses to read. This crutch is gone when the nearsightedness is corrected by LASIK.

Everybody wants to know that the LASIK treatment will last forever. While this is unrealistic due to other conditions that effect the eye. There are age considerations will dictate on average how long you can expect the surgery to last. That is why I recommend the late twenties as the ideal age. A person's eyes will likely have stopped growing and there are many years before presbyopia and cataracts develop. The second best time is probably early thirties and early to mid fourties. Early thirties because there are still a number of years before cataracts and presbyopia. Early to mid forties because if you have developed presbyopia by this time you can make a very educated decision if you would like monovision or not.

Marc D. Hirsch is a practicing laser vision correction surgeon. He publishes on http://www.visioncorrectionsurgery.blogspot.com

Benfotiamine And Diabetic Retinopathy

2009-05-12T15:51:00.001+07:00

Damage from diabetes can occur in different areas of the eye. It can occur to the cornea, nerves controlling the muscles of the eye, the lens, optic nerve and retina. The retina is the complication that most people and medical professionals think of first in terms of diabetic complications.

Diabetic retinopathy is simply damage to the light sensitive retina. This damage is brought about by hyperglycemia, the medical term for high blood sugar. Retinopathy is directly responsible for approximately 12,000 to 24,000 cases of legal blindness every year in the USA alone. It is reported that there are over 200,000 cases each year globally.

Diabetic complications are even more insidious than these numbers because there are several other types of diabetic eye disease created wholly or in part by high blood sugar in diabetics.

What Can Be Done To Prevent Eye Disease?

It stands to reason that the more informed a person is about a particular situation the better equipped they will be to handle it. Diabetic eye disease is just such a case in point. We need to think of the whole person and not just the eyes when discussing diabetic education because diabetic complications run from eye disease, heart disease, nerve damage, kidney damage, etc. Although benfotiamine has been found useful for all of the above, for the sake of this article in terms of prevention, we will discuss diabetic eye disease in terms of diabetic retinopathy.

Diabetic retinopathy is a disease that every diabetic faces the possibility of suffering from somewhere in the course of their disease. The better patients of diabetes are equipped to handle their disease, the lower their risk that they will develop retinopathy. If retinopathy does develop in a patient who is doing all he/she can do to lessen the impact of blood sugar on their bodies, the better chance that they can live productive lives despite the complications and the slower such complications will progress.

What Works Best?

Unfortunately, there are very few options that are showing much promise for the diabetic in terms of diabetic complications. Benfotiamine has been suggested recently to be a strong deterrent against the development of diabetic retinopathy and also shown to slow its progression significantly if it develops. It is showing great promise in the arena of retinopathy, neuropathy and heart/circulatory conditions brought about by excess sugar in the cells.

Benfotiamine, a lipid soluble derivative of water soluble vitamin B1 (thiamine), has been used for the past 12 years in Europe for the treatment of neuropathy, retinopathy as well as heart and circulatory conditions and has shown no adverse effects.

Much of the current research on benfotiamine can be discovered by typing the term benfotiamine into a search engine such as google, AOL, yahoo, etc.

Conclusion

Diabetic complications are a reality that must be an accepted possibility for every diabetic. Diabetic education is highly necessary so that the diabetic community is able to make informed decisions as to their treatment and prevention methodologies. There are few things that show great promise in preventing and/or helping neuropathy, retinopathy, heart and circulatory problems brought about by diabetes. Keeping blood sugar levels close to normal along with adequate exercise in line with the abilities of each individual has shown to help slow the onset of diabetic complications.

Benfotiamine is a nutritional supplement that has shown to be helpful in Europe over the past 12 years in terms of diabetic complications and is now available in the United States, and might be worth the time to investigate further. How about for the diabetic who faces the insidious nature of diabetic complications?

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How To Prevent Eye Damages From Tanning Beds

2009-05-12T15:45:00.001+07:00

While most people think tanning beds are completely safe, the truth is that there are two issues to consider with indoor tanning. First, indoor tanning can lead to skin cancer and you can experience eye damage from tanning beds. The key in both cases is to make wise choices and take the appropriate measures to ensure you are safe when using a tanning bed.

Keep in mind that tanning beds are big business - so big that about $2 billions dollars a year is spent by people wanting to get a dark, golden tan. One of the main problems seen in the tanning industry is that too many are so interested in the money that they make exaggerated claims just to get the business. The problem is that obviously, people are being put at risk and have no idea. Therefore, remember that tanning beds and eye damage can go hand-in-hand.

Now, to avoid both skin and eye damage from tanning beds, I want to give you some easy to follow instructions. First, always visit a reputable tanning salon that uses quality beds, disinfects them carefully after each person, changes out bad bulbs, and monitors the amount of time people use the beds. It can be far too tempting to go with a cheaply priced salon but in this case, you do not want to skimp on quality.

For the eyes, many studies have shown that increased exposure to ultraviolet rays actually increases the possibility of developing certain types of cataracts. While cataracts can be removed surgically, they can present as a serious problem. However, overexposure can cause other eye problems such as pterygium, which is tissue growth on the white part of the eye, and macula degeneration, which is damage to the retina.

Therefore, above anything, always wear the protective eye gear. Remember that not all tanning salons enforce the wearing of goggles so ultimately, you have the responsibility to protect your eyes. If you notice the goggles not fitting correctly, ask for another pair until you find one that does. Many people who tan on a regular basis will buy their own goggles, ensuring their eyes have the best possible protection.

Finally, if at any time you see a tanning salon advertising that their beds do not produce glare so goggles are not needed, you should run away as fast as you can. This is a false claim that is highly irresponsible on the side of the tanning salon owners. This is serious business and you only have one set of eyes so do everything you can to protect them for life.

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Understand the Risks of Lasik Eye Surgery

2009-05-05T19:42:00.001+07:00

Like any surgery, LASIK eye surgery does have it's fair share of risks and possible complications.

Before going for LASIK, have your surgeon explain to you what these risks are. It's part of the process.

I've described some of them here so that you can have some idea too:

- Over-correction or under-correction. While such errors may occur, it can be easily overcome with a pair of eyeglasses or contact lenses. Of course, in this case, the refractive error is much less than before the surgery.

- Your cornea is at risk of being scarred, possibly resulting in worse astigmatism, and even the inability to put on contact lenses.

- Like any surgery, there is also a risk of infection in LASIK.

- Ok, this one I don't like...it's called Loss of best corrected visual acuity. What this means is that, there is a possibility you will not see clearly after surgery, even with eyeglasses or contact lenses. How lame is that!

- You ability to see things sharply may drop. So even if you have 20/20 vision, objects might still appear a little blurry.

- You might need a pair of eyeglasses while driving after dark.

- The flap that has been cut open might develop complications.

I know it suddenly seems scary right now, doesn't it? I was also hesitant at first.

What you can do is start by choosing the right surgeon.

Then, discuss with your eye doctor, and have realistic expectations for yourself.

Only when you are sure, and confirmed that you are a suitable candidate, should you go for LASIK eye surgery.

Lim Zheng Yang has dedicated countless hours researching on eye care related issues, including, but not limited to, eye problems, eye surgery, eye doctor, eyewear etc. For more information, kindly visit Eye Care Inc

How to Get the Most Comfortable Pair of Contact Lenses

2009-04-28T19:36:00.001+07:00

Contacts can be awkward for the first time user, and feel especially uncomfortable. Finding the most comfortable pair of contact lenses for your eyes can be a test of trial and error for you and your eye doctor. The eye doctor part is essential to the comfortable contact equation. Doctors must determine the measurements that your contacts need to be in order to fit them correctly. Without the doctor, contacts may not fit properly and can harm your eyes. Still there is more that you can do to increase the comfort of your contact lenses.

Avoiding Dry Eye

Dry eye causes eyes to appear red and feel gritty. All About Vision offers that this could come from over the counter medicines and prescription medicines, from antihistamines to blood pressure medications. The best way to take care of this when you have contacts is to use contact drops that contain artificial tears. These drops must be for contacts only, as other contact drops can discolor contacts.

Nutrition, Nutrition, Nutrition!

All About Vision offers that one of the most essential ingredients to having healthy eyes and a comfortable contact experience is nutrition. Drinking lots of water and less caffeine and alcohol is important to maintaining eye health. Also, nutritional supplements may help, especially omega-3 fatty acids that are naturally found in salmon, flaxseed oil and many other fish.

The Environment

The environment in which you surround yourself is an integral part on how comfortable your contacts are going to feel in your eyes. Dusty work areas or a house with pets may increase the chances of getting debris caught between the contacts and the eyes. Also, contact wearers should not touch their eyes after using soaps, cleaners, or other similar products. Keep rewetting drops available if you spend much time on the computer or if you smoke. All of these things can keep your contacts from feeling their most comfortable.

Timothy Gorman is a successful Webmaster and publisher of Vision-Doctor.com. He provides more contact lens tips and discount contact lenses that you can research and purchase in your pajamas on his website.

Contact Lenses on Vacation 7 Simple Tips

2009-04-24T12:51:00.001+07:00

When you are on vacation, contact lenses are great convenience - they are invisible and you don?t have to take them off while swimming. However, contact lenses can also spoil your vacation, if you don?t take precautions. Here are some simple things you can do, to prevent it happening to you.

1. Make sure that you have a spare pair of lenses

Even if the lenses you wear aren?t frequent replacement lenses, it is always recommended that you have spares. A lens can get lost or damaged, and replacements might be difficult to find. If you wear daily disposable lenses, take the amount of lens you need for your vacation plus several extra - just in case.

2. Don?t forget your contact lens case and solution.

Most brand name solutions can be bought in smaller bottles, which are excellent for traveling. And you can get a case that clips onto a solution bottle, so the pieces don?t get separated in your luggage.

3. Don?t let water in your eyes when swimming

Contact lenses are great for swimming and all water sports, but it is best to prevent their contact with water. However, water contains myriads of bacteria, which can get onto your lens and cause keratitis. So it is best to wear tight goggles, when swimming. If seawater gets into your eyes anyway, you should take your lenses out as soon as possible and clean them before putting them back in.

4. You still need sunglasses

Most modern contact lenses, like all Acuvue or Focus lenses, block harmful UV rays. However, the lens only can protect the area it covers, which is not the entire surface of your eye. Also, contact lenses don?t reduce glare. So it is safest to wear sunglasses with high UV protection over your lenses, and a sunhat.

5. Don?t neglect caring for your lenses

If you are tired after a day of sightseeing, it might be tempting to fall asleep still wearing your contacts. This is not a good idea - unless you wear extended wear lenses, of course. No matter how tired and relaxed you feel, take your contact lenses out for the night. See tips for contact lens and eye health

If you don?t want to care for your contacts during vacations at all, ask your doctor if extended wear contacts would suit you. Acuvue 2 can be worn without removal for up to 7 days, and Focus Night and Day for up to 30 days; they are great for vacations.

6. Be careful with sunscreen creams and inset repellants

Be very careful to avoid getting sunscreen or insect repellant in your eyes. If it gets into your eyes, it can cause serious irritation. If this happens, take your lenses out and give them a good clean.

7. Wear glasses on long flights

During long flights, most contact lens wearers feel miserable. This is because in an airplane, both atmospheric pressure and humidity are low. As a result, your soft contact lenses dehydrate and draw moisture from your eyes. Many people also nap during a flight, and sleeping in contacts isn?t recommended. If you can wear glasses as well as contacts, it is a good idea to do so in the plane. If glasses are not an option, use special eye drops and make sure you drink plenty of water during your flight.

Keep these simple rules in mind when going on vacation, and your contacts shouldn?t cause any problems to prevent you enjoying your holidays.

Tanya Turner is a contact lens expert and a founder of Contact Lenses Consumer Guide.com/, where you can find unbiased information about eye health and all types of contact lenses with reviews and pictures

Can You Afford LASIK Eye Surgery?

2009-04-13T18:57:00.001+07:00

LASIK eye surgery is generally considered to be more expensive than other more conventional surgical procedures. This can in part be attributed to the use of high-tech equipment such as lasers.

Having said that, I think it is worthwhile to mention that the cost of LASIK continues to come down. This is in part due to improvements being made to the overall process, such as the use of more efficient and cheaper lasers.

According to the FDA the average cost of LASIK eye surgery was in the region of $1,344 in 2005. This is a significant reduction from the original numbers listed in 2002 of nearly $1,600.

However, be as it may, when deciding on the type of LASIK eye surgery or surgeon, price should never be the overriding factor. Remember you?re not buying shoes you?re taking a risk, so why not take the best calculated risk by going to someone who has built up a good reputation?

Here are a few things that may help you understand why the costs of LASIK laser surgery are high.

? The fee of leasing the building where the surgery is located

? The leasing or purchase of the laser as well as maintenance of the blades or lasers can increase LASIK cost. Surgeons may also be upgrading to newer and more efficient lasers.

? There may be additional, per eye fees to be paid to the developer or manufacturer of the laser, if the machine is leased.

? You may need special gowns, masks, gloves, medications, or surgical solutions to keep the operating room sterile and safe.

? There may be Advertising and insurance for the office.

When you are considering different LASIK surgery options it may be a good idea to ask your surgeon the following:

? What is and what isn?t included in the cost of the LASIK eye surgery?

? What if complications occur or if enhancements are needed. Will I be charged and if so, how much?

? What about the cost of LASIK medications such as anti-inflammatory or painkillers?

? Will I need temporary contact lenses after LASIK? Are they included in the cost or will they be paid for separately?

? What about follow-up visits after LASIK? What are the costs if they are not included in the fee for the surgery?

Don?t forget to contact your insurance company to determine if they cover the cost of LASIK laser surgery. Some insurance companies don?t cover the cost of LASIK because they see it as a cosmetic enhancement.

If financing is not a problem you should strongly consider using a LASIK surgeon who best fits your needs and addresses your concerns.

For those who already had successful LASIK procedures, the cost of LASIK laser eye surgery is a small price to pay compared to the joy offered by their newly improved vision.

The author L Jimmy Roos writes widely, offering solutions on various topics that affect the human condition. For more information on Lasik laser eye surgery and how it can help you, please visit now http://www.lasikeyeadvice.com

Your EyesThe Windows to Your Soul

2009-04-12T17:51:00.001+07:00

Our eyes are one of the most important features on our face. Our eyes not only allow us to see, they show emotion?joy, love, fear and even anger. It is said that when we address one another we should look directly into the eyes of the speaker. A baby?s eyes get noticed for being so large and round, a man?s eyes get noticed for their color and expressiveness. A woman?s eyes should get noticed for the same intrinsic qualities, not for the amount of makeup she has adorned them with.

I like to start with the eyeliner. No matter which type of liner you prefer, (liquid, pencil or even powder) get as close to the lashes as possible, staying on the outside of the eye. Do not apply liner inside the lash line, as this could cause the transfer of bacteria into the eyes. Keep this line of color subtle. Gently smudge it a little with the end of an eye shadow applicator or a brush for a softer, more natural look.

It is always a good idea to apply your eye shadow prior to your cheek color. This way, if the product finds its way onto your cheeks, you can simply brush it away. You may want to dust a little translucent powder on your cheeks and under your eyes to make for an easy clean-up. For a simple, natural look, stick to the neutrals.

Choose a midtone shade for over the entire eye lid. Gently blend a darker color into and slightly above the crease. Blend with a soft crease brush, using gentle strokes up and down so that the crease color fades seamlessly onto the brow bone and the lower lid. Use the midtone again on the lower lid and blend up into the crease. If you are feeling daring, choose a third, lighter color to highlight the brow bone. Blending is the key operation here. No heavy lines of color please. For evening, use the same technique but try more shimmery eye colors.

Lastly, let?s not forget our trusty friend, mascara. Apply your mascara last to avoid smudging it when applying your liner and shadow. Also, any loose shadow particles will stick to your freshly applied mascara?not a good look. Waterproof mascara is great for sports or for going to a tear-jerking movie, however, it is difficult to remove. This can cause product build-up on the lashes, creating a cakey look. Worse yet, continuous use of waterproof mascara and product build-up can cause your precious lashes to break, thus causing you to use even more mascara. A better solution would be a water-resistant mascara. It is much easier to remove. So just remember, what goes on, must come off.

The windows to your soul now sparkle with subtle color, making your eyes and you, yourself, impossible to ignore. Those around you won?t be able to take their bulging spheres off of your beautiful eyes.

Have a great day!

Dawn Hull
Professional Skin Care Consultant
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Hyperopia Can Laser Eye Surgery Correct This Condition

2009-04-02T12:58:00.001+07:00

Farsightedness and laser eye surgery may not seem to be a good option at first glance. But the success of LASIK has proven that there is finally a surgical technique to correct this vision problem.

What is Hyperopia or farsightedness? It?s a vision problem where persons can see distant objects clearly but experience difficulty in seeing objects close up.

In a normal eye, the light that enters focuses directly on the retina. Those with farsightedness, experience light as focusing behind the retina. This happens when the corneas are flatter, or the eye is shorter.

Is this option: farsightedness and laser eye surgery worth looking into? Yes and a brief explanation of how LASIK and CK works, both recommended surgical techniques for this condition would help you make up your mind.

CK stands for Conductive Keratoplasty and is an FDA approved procedure. In this operation, a small probe, thinner than a strand of human hair, is used to release radiofrequency (RF) energy. The probe goes around in a circular pattern on the outer cornea to shrink small areas of corneal tissue. This circular shrinkage pattern creates a constrictive band (think of the belt tightening the waistline) and increasing the curvature of the cornea.

During the LASIK (Laser-Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis) surgical procedure, the surgeon will fold the flap and remove corneal tissue underneath by the use of the excimer laser. This very precise laser removes very tiny bits of tissue thereby reshaping it. Of the two, which option for farsightedness and laser eye surgery, should you consider?

The advantages OF LASIK are it?s an older technique compared to CK which was just recently approved by FDA in 2002. Operation time is relatively fast, from 15 to 45 seconds on each eye. Improvement in vision is felt within 24 hours.

For CK, improved surgical techniques and technology make has made it a more stable technique. It is also non-invasive, there are no knives, or lasers or instruments inserted into the eyes. So it causes fewer complications. This operation normally takes 15 minutes to perform, and compared to LASIK it will take a week before you see improvement in your vision.

Which of these two options for farsightedness and laser eye surgery techniques is the best for you? Do some preliminary research, and make it an in-depth research on each option. Ask your optometrist, which eye surgeon, she or he believes you should see. In the initial consultation, you?ll find out which procedure works for you.

What?s worth remembering is you free yourself from using contacts or eyeglasses. There is a cure for farsightedness and laser eye surgery is it!

Tim Gorman is a successful webmaster and publisher of Vision-Doctor.com an online website that offers discounts on contact lenses, eyeglasses, sunglasses and free information on LASIK eye surgery procedures that you can view in the privacy of your own home.

Laser Eye Surgery Freedom from Farsightedness

2009-03-30T13:23:00.001+07:00

What is farsightedness?

Hyperopia, more commonly known as farsightedness, causes the image of a close up object that is normally projected on your retina, to be projected behind your retina causing blurred vision. When a farsighted person views at an object that is up close, both of their eyes move in toward each other trying to converge the image. The same nerves that control the muscles of your eyes also control the focusing power of the lens in your eye. The lens and the muscles surrounding your eye are designed to work together to produce good, clear vision. But when a farsighted person looks at a close up object, their eyes naturally turn in toward the nose as the eyes adjust automatically. But at the same time your brain works to try to counteract what your eyes are naturally trying to do and tries to tell your eye muscles to move your eyes outward away from your nose.

The result of this battle between your brain and your eyes can cause eye strain and double vision. Patients with farsightedness state that when they are tired, they feel a ?pulling? in their eyes when they try to read. And especially when they are over-tired, they may end up seeing double. This is the dilemma when our brain tries hard to correct double vision but when we are tired, it can?t compensate enough.

Is the battle between your eyes and your brain giving you a headache?

Patients with hyperopia complain that their eyes feel strained and they experience frequent headaches with the battle between the brain and the eyes each trying to do what they think is best. Imagine you are a farsighted visitor gazing up at Mount Rushmore. You are able to see the faces on Mount Rushmore clearly and then you glance down at your watch to see what time it is. Because of being farsighted, your eyeball is slightly shorter than normal and your brain sends a message to your corneal lens to try to compensate and become steeper, pulling your eyes away from your nose. But as your eyes try to focus on your watch, the eye muscles surrounding your eyes try to pull your eyeballs in toward your nose. No wonder this battle between your brain and your eyes results in eye strain.

Why does the problem of farsightedness become worse with age?

Many young people who are far sighted can see well enough without glasses because their corneal lens can accommodate by becoming thicker to bring close objects into focus and adjust to becoming flatter to allow clear vision in far away objects. But as we grow older, our corneal lens loses it?s flexibility to change shape. Interestingly, almost all newborns are farsighted at birth.

How can Laser Eye Surgery help to correct far sightedness?

The farsighted eyeball may be too short from front to back for a clear image to be projected on the retina causing blurred vision for objects that are close. The other cause of farsightedness is a cornea that is too flat. To correct farsightedness with Laser Eye Surgery, the surgeon uses a laser to make the center of the cornea steeper which allows for more light bending ability which corrects the incoming light to focus on the retina instead of behind it. As the laser reshapes the cornea, it changes the angle at which you see images and therefore strengthens your vision significantly. Laser Eye Surgery can give you amazing results and permanently change the shape of your cornea in just minutes.

Beth Gabriel is a successful Webmaster and publisher of Lasik-Solutions.com. She provides more Lasik Surgery information and Laser Eye Surgery reviews that you can read on her website from the comfort of your home at 2:00 am!

Contact Lenses for Dry Eyes Your Options

2009-03-29T19:56:00.001+07:00

Contact lenses can be a nightmare for people with dry eyes. In a healthy eye, a thin layer of tears always forms under a contact lens. If this layer dries out, the lens starts feeling like sand. Is this the inevitable price you have to pay for the convenience of contact lenses, or is there a better alternative?

Do contact lenses cause my eyes to dry?

There are several causes for eye dryness. First of all, some people simply produce less tears than others, or their chemical composition of their tears is not adequate. The amount of tears produced usually decreases with age.

Another cause is environmental - if you work in an overheated or air-conditioned room, of if you are exposed to smoke, dust or wind, your eyes will feel dry. Dry eyes are also a problem for most computer users. People tend to blink less when working on the computer and blinking is essential for wetting your eyes.

Finally, some contact lenses can also contribute to dry eye syndrome. Most soft contact lenses are made from polymers and water - sometimes up to 70% water. While it?s this moist, the lens feels comfortable in your eye; but the water evaporates from the lens as the day progresses. So the lens absorbs water from your tears, leaving you with dry-feeling eyes. Generally speaking, the more water the lens contains, the more prone it is to lose its moisture.

Soft contacts that can help with dry eyes

Since dry eyes is a serious problem for many contact lens wearers, lens manufacturers are constantly working to produce contacts that will be comfortable for people with dry eyes.

One way is to reduce the water content of the lens. Modern silicon hydrogel lenses are only about 30% water - much less than the 50-60% of traditional lenses. Also, the new polymers used in contact lenses help the lens to stay moist.

Out of all the lenses formulated for people with dry eyes, Acuvue Oasis and Proclear Compatibles receive the most favorable reviews from wearers.

Acuvue Oasis, by Johnson and Johnson, is specifically formulated for people who work or live in dry environments. It is made of high-quality polymer senofilcon A and contains a special rewetting agent - Hydraclear Plus - that makes the lens feel moist even if your eyes don?t produce enough tears. Acuvue Oasis is a daily wear contact lens (you should take it off at night), and it should be replaced every two weeks.

Proclear Compatibles, by Cooper Vision, is made from omafilcon A, which has demonstrated very high on-eye water retention, during clinical studies. Also, Proclear uses the revolutionary technology of biocompability. The lens contains PC (phosphorylcholine) - a substance that occurs naturally in human cells. It prevents your body from perceiving contact lens as a foreign object in your eye and trying to reject it. As a result, Proclear Compatibles feel moist and silky in your eye and don?t cause dehydration. Proclear are monthly disposable contact lenses.

RGP lenses for people with dry eyes

Some doctors recommend their patients with dry eyes to switch to Rigid Gas Permeable (RGP) contact lenses. The reason is that an RGP lens is made from polymeric materials and don?t contain any water. So water won?t evaporate from the surface of the lens, as with soft lenses. Thus one cause for dry eyes is illuminated.

However, RGP lenses may present other problems for people with dry eyes. Since the lens is rigid, it can irritate your eye if there are not enough tears under it. A rigid lens in a dry eye feels much worse than a soft one.

If you have dry eyes and your current contact lenses don?t feel too comfortable, you don?t have to live with the discomfort. Ask your doctor if the lenses we recommended would work for you.

Tanya Turner is an eye health and vision expert. She provides consumer information, tips and advice about healthy contact lenses as well as reviews of trusted online retailers of discount contact lenses.

Male Plastic Surgery: Happening More and More

2009-03-27T19:50:00.001+07:00

In this modern society, beauty and looks are valued an awful lot. As a result, men from all walks of life desire plastic surgery for aesthetic reasons. Men typically crave for a perfect nose, a slender waistline, a rejuvenated face, and normal-shaped ears. The key intent is to attain an enhanced look, which in turn instills a sense of confidence and self-esteem. Perfect features, acquired after cosmetic surgery, do widen a man?s social horizon and certainly help him in wooing pretty women.

Men may also opt for plastic surgery to defy signs of aging. Wrinkles, facial marks and blemishes, unwanted hair growth, all can be effectively erased through plastic surgery. Plastic surgery has always been the primary choice for women when it comes to personal enhancement. However, with increasing awareness about the surgery prospects, more men are lining up for plastic surgery procedures than ever before. In the present scenario, it would not be surprising if a man comes up with a request for a facial plastic surgery so as to acquire the looks of his favorite Hollywood actor.

Men?s facial cosmetic surgery poses greater problems than womens. This is because male facial skin has a richer blood supply. And since male faces bleed more during surgery, there is a possible risk of temporary pooling of blood under the skin, after surgery. Other factors that need to be considered for male facelift are the extent of beard growth and the hairline. Though advanced equipment is capable of averting any danger or risks, male cosmetic surgery is certainly more complex than the female counterpart.

Other cosmetic surgery procedures, including eyelid surgery, nose surgery, liposuction, abdominoplasty (tummy tuck), and ear reshaping, are performed in much the same way for men and women. Plastic surgery provides a boost for men in their business life as well as love life. There is simply no reason why men would shun plastic surgery.

Nicola publishes an informational site about liposuction surgery, with articles and news, tips and views to help you make the correct choice about Male Liposuction Surgery at http://lipo.plastic-surgery-info.net

Laser Spine Surgery

2009-03-26T14:42:00.001+07:00

Spine surgery is done on patients who suffer from back pain or pain related to the spine. Surgical procedures on the spine are of two kinds - open procedures and minimally invasive procedures. Open procedures require large incisions and muscle stripping. These procedures also require more anesthesias, operating time, and hospitalization and recuperation time. Minimally invasive surgical techniques use tiny incisions made in the skin through which small, specialized instruments are inserted. These techniques cause minimal damages to muscle tissues. Less damage means less pain and a shorter period of hospitalization. The recovery time is also less. Different types of spine surgery can be performed utilizing minimally invasive techniques. Some types of minimally invasive spine surgery use laser technology. Lasers are used to separate or eliminate tissue.

There are several causes for back pain. Once the cause is determined, surgery is done to relieve the patient of pain in the neck, arms, lower back and legs. The first step in a surgery is to make precise incisions to access the affected area. These incisions are made using laser technology.

Another use of laser is in the treatment of herniated or ruptured discs. Discectomy and microdiscectomy are terms that mean the surgical removal of a part or an entire intervertebral disc. Discectomy is an open procedure and microdiscectomy is a minimally invasive procedure to remove a herniated or ruptured disc. In microdiscectomy, a laser fiber is passed through a needle and placed into the disc to vaporize the inner core of the disc. Laminotomy may also be performed in cases of ruptured discs. The ruptured disc puts pressure on one or more nerve roots. Surgery is done to expose the nerve root by removing a part of the covering or lamina that covers the nerve root. Laser beams are used in making incisions and in removing affected parts.

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Make Small Eyes Look Great With These Makeup Tips

2009-03-25T13:05:00.001+07:00

Emphasising your eyes is one of the most popular choices when it comes to accentuating a part of your face. If eyes are your best feature, it is important to know what to do to make them look even more striking. Have a browse through the makeup tips for small eyes below.

- Frame your eyes with perfectly groomed eyebrows. If you have light colored hair, consider using a darker pencil to assist in shaping them.

- Try using an eyeshadow which contrasts with the colour of your eyes (the opposite on the color wheel). For example, if you have green eyes, use burnt orange shades to draw attention to the area. Be careful to apply it to the edges of your eye, and not the entire eyelid. Blend well with a lighter color.

- Resist the urge to use black or very dark eyeliner or eyeshadow as this will tend to overpower your eyes and make them seem to disappear into the darkness. Use light colors, especially those with a slight shimmer, to create a sense of space and light on your face.

- If you have dark circles under your eyes, use a well-chosen concealer beneath your foundation. This will again remove any darkness around your eye, and give it a larger appearance.

- Open up your eyes even more by curling your lashes and applying a light layer of mascara.

Angela Page writes about Natural Skin & Beauty Care. For further information and products visit http://www.mybeautyfocus.com. You may reproduce this article only in its entirety, together with the link to the author's website, from which this article is sourced.

Eye Strain Caused By Your Computer

2009-03-24T12:14:00.001+07:00

Did you know that spending long hours at your computer can put your health at serious risk? Most people does not even consider that possibility, but t does, Working at a desk is extremely hard on your body, and I would like to share this with you so maybe you can avoid some of the most common health risks. One of the most common one is: eye strain.

SAVE YOUR EYES FROM EYE STRAIN

Visual problems like eyes strain may result from overusing the muscles of your eyes. If not careful, eye strain will occur in any eye muscle held in one position for a long period of time. These eye straining activities are as follows: reading, watching television, or staring at the computer.

People with occupations that require lots of staring such as dressmaking, designers, or computer engineers are prone to developing eye strain. Even people who do a lot of reading is prone to developing eye strain like medical students, lawyers, scientists, and researchers. The muscles of your inner eye tightens and irritates your eyes, making you feel very uncomfortable, resulting to eye strain. A five-minute break from time to time is very good to your eyes.

Eye strain may be caused by improper lighting, excessive glaring at the computer screen, bad position of the computer screen, or difficulty reading copy material. Eye strain may present with the following symptoms: pain and burning in and behind the eyes. There may also be headache and eye fatigue. Blurred vision, dry eyes, itching eyes, and burning eyes. It is important to consult a qualified eye doctor at once when you experience such symptoms to prevent possible damage and to learn eye exercises that you can do.

In people over 40 years old, eye strain is usually a sign that they need to get prescription glasses. So it is important to have your eye refracted and see if its what is causing the problem. They may also have chronically dry eyes, and the eye strain may also just be tiredness from overuse of the eyes. To solve this uncomfortable eye strain problem, simply close your eyes for a few minutes ? it will help refocus your eyes. Blinking also helps because it gives moisture to the eyes. Artificial tears also help since strain can lead to eye dryness and re-moistening your eyes ? either artificial tears or by blinking ? is a great way to ease your tight eye muscles.

It is important that people wear eyeglasses that correctly fit because wearing the wrong kind of glasses will just contribute more to the eye strain. It is also possible that wearing these ill-fitting eyeglasses will predispose the individual to develop eye strain.

If you suspect that your eye strain is due to too much staring at the computer monitor, then you may adjust the contrast of your monitor to high. Also try to reposition your screen to avoid glare. When outdoors, do not be caught dead without sunglasses. Squinting due to the sun tightens the eye muscles, so remember to bring nice pair of sunglasses all year round. A big hat also protects you from the harmful rays of the sun, as well as baseball caps which, along with sunglasses, are cool and stylish and protects you fro eye strain.

You may try to arrange your work station so the lighting will not hurt your eyes. Vision breaks are also recommended, so is changing your eye focus once in a while to relax the eye muscles. Eye exercises such as rolling the eyes and tightly close the eye will greatly relieve you with your eye strain. Making sure that the computer screens are clean and streak-free.

A good exercise for relieving eye strain is to lie down, close the eyes, and put a cold compress over your eyes and let it for about ten minutes. People who suffer from eye strain should get enough sleep every night to lessen the symptom.

Dietary supplements help in the reduction of eye strain. Vitamin A is good for all eye disorders. Intra-ocular cellular metabolism is improved by taking in vitamin V complex. Eye fatigue is greatly reduced by taking in Riboflavin.

If the condition persists, then you should see your eye doctor to help you with your eyes' sensitivity to light. Consult an expert before any permanent damage will occur. It might also be an acute glaucoma attack. Anyone who has eye straining occupations should undergo annual exams. People more than 40 years should get more frequent check-ups.

Perform such eye strain exercises and save your eyes.

There are other risks as you sit in front of that computer but it would be to much to write about in this article, so if you would like to learn more about other risks such as:

Eye strain
RSI (Repetitive Stress Syndrome)
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Constant Head Aches
Dizziness
Breathing Problems
Difficulty Concentrating

You can learn all about this in the book: ?The Painless PC?

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A Beginner's Guide to Colored Contact Lenses

2009-03-23T10:21:00.001+07:00

Today, colored contact lenses has slowly become a fashion that aims to change your appearance. As the old saying goes, 'Eyes are the window to the soul'. With just a pair of colored contact lenses, you have the ability to transform your appearance with a pair of captivating eyes. Therefore, do not under-estimate the impact of a pair of colored contact lenses can really make. Today, colored contact lenses are not only used for cosmetic reason only but it can be used for people who has astigmatism and presbyopia problem.

Color contact lenses work by filtering all the color in the light except the desired color. There are few different categories of colored contact lenses:

Opaque lenses
Opaque lenses can dramatically change the natural color of your eyes regardless of how dark is your eyes color. It has a solid colored 'ring' that covers the iris while leaving a clear hole in the center to let the light passes through. Majority of colored contact lenses are opaque.

Enhancement tint
Enhancement tints lenses are translucent and are used to enhance your natural eye color (therefore, it also known as enhancer tints). If your natural eye color is dark color, enhancement tints lenses will be hard to make the color change visible. Therefore, enhancement tints lenses are recommended for light colored eyes only.

Visibility tints
Visibility tints do not change the eye color at all. It is slighted tinted for handling purpose so that you can remove and insert the lenses better. Also, it helps to find your contact lenses more easily if they are dropped or misplaced.

Light Filtering tints
Light filtering tints is the latest development in colored contact lenses. It is designed mainly to be used in sport such as tennis, golf or baseball. Light filtering tints can enhance certain colors while muting other colors. As a result, it is easier to target the balls that stands out against the background. For example, tennis players wearing light yellow or gold tint colored contact lenses would track the ball more easily by brightening the background. Recently, Nike's MaxSight Sport-Tinted contact lenses is the latest sport contact lenses that aims at athletes who are reluctant to use sunglasses due to fogging, scratching or inconvenience. This tinted contact lenses will give a devilish red-eyed appearance that function much like sunglasses by cutting down on glare.

Colored contact lenses are available as extended wear, disposable and daily disposable. Majority of colored contact lenses come in the form of soft lenses which are usually comfortable to wear and easy to adjust even for the first timer. In general, colored contact lenses are fun and safe to wear. However, if you feel uncomfortable and experience some irritation, you should contact your eye care practitioner immediately.

With continuing technology improvement in contact lenses industry, the price of contact lenses has become so affordable that you can simply try out various color contact lenses. You will probably look great on the popular bright blue eyes that everyone loves. Or you can try the green or lavender color contact lenses that create the exotic look. There are so many colored contact lenses to choose from that you probably have to try them all on to find the color that match your skin and hair tones.

Color contact lens is a fast growing market. Many large contact lenses manufacturers are producing a variety of new design and colors contact lenses every few months. In other words, you have more options to choose now. At present, Wesley-Jessen (acquired by CIBA Vision in 2000) is the market leader in colored contact lenses. They have produced a popular range of Freshlook colorblends contact lenses. In addition, you can also find wide selection of other popular colored contact lenses such as Acuvue 2 Colors, Focus Softcolors, Durasoft 2 Colorblends, CibaSoft SoftColors and many more.

Internet is an excellent place where you can buy colored contact lenses online. Unlike local eye-care shops, you are not geographically restricted to buy contact lenses online. Moreover, it is convenient and easy to make price and product comparison on the web that help you to save times and money. If you are looking to buy cheap colored contact lenses, online market is the right place for you. On the Internet, you can find many online stores with large collection of cheap colored contact lenses. But before you make your purchase, you should only order from reputable online contact lenses stores that offer money back guarantee or full refund should you not satisfy with your purchase.

Andrew is the owner of Color Contact Lenses Guide, a website that provides informational guide to colored contact lenses - how to choose the right colored contact lenses, where to buy discount colored contact lenses online, how to get free color contact lenses and more. Visit his website at:http://www.find-colored-contact-lenses.com

Two Things You Do Not Know About LASIK Eye Surgery

2009-03-22T16:39:00.001+07:00

The eye can be examined with relative ease as to both its function and its structure. A functional examination includes the ability to move in the orbit and the reaction of the pupil to light and accommodation.

The function of the eye may be tested in several ways. The patient may be asked to identify illuminated letter or objects of varying sizes on what is known as the Snellen chart.

Conversely, the examination of the structural part of the eye may be made in several ways. Tension within the eyeball is measured by a ?tonometer.? In certain diseases, especially in glaucoma, the tension in the eyeball is increased markedly.

However, it should be well remembered that a patient with an eye problem might have other problems as well. Often other physical conditions are primary and affect the eye as a consequence. The appearance of the eye can alert the patient and the physician to difficulties in some disturbances of other parts of the body even before other symptoms present themselves.

Consequently, one?s dependence on sight is emphasized when one faces a temporary or possible permanent loss of this vital sense. Hence, when corrective measures are sought, certain forms of vision correction such as contact lenses or eyeglasses are prescribed.

On the other hand, some people are bothered with the fact that they have some framed lenses or contact lenses in front of their eyes.

For this reason, advanced surgical operations were established to encourage decreased utilization of contact lenses or glasses. One of which is the now popular LASIK eye surgery.

Basically, LASIK eye surgery is the short term for ?Laser-Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis.? Like its tangible counterpart, LASIK eye surgery is another form of vision correction. The only difference is that with this type of surgery, one?s vision is corrected permanently.

With LASIK eye surgery, the refractive errors in the cornea are permanently transformed. This can be done using an ?excimer laser.?

The main purpose of this surgery is to create a threadlike, rounded ?flap? in the cornea using a blade known as ?microkeratome.? In a series of unfolding and laser processing, the cornea is finally reformed, allowing better the eye to direct more light into the retina.

Popularity vs. Disadvantages

Amidst the growing popularity of LASIK eye surgery, there are still disadvantages that people must know. Probably, the main reason why this type of eye surgery has become well accepted is because most of its cases had been successful.

However, in spite of its success, there are still some drawbacks. Here is the list:

1. It is an operation applied to the most sensitive part of the eye

Because LASIK eye surgery involves the operation of the retina, which is one of the most sensitive portions of the eye, most people say that the operation can be very risky.

In other words, a simple error could almost cause an individual?s lifetime blindness. Hence, it is important to consider many factors before deciding whether LASIK eye surgery is the right corrective measure one has to undergo.

2. It is not a perfect procedure

LASIK eye surgery may correct your vision but it does not necessarily mean that it can give you a perfect vision. Even if statistical reports show that 70% of the patients may have 20/20 vision, this does not necessarily mean they have ideal vision as well.

Given all these things, it can be deduced that, in spite of the popularity of the operation, LASIK may not always be the ideal eye surgery the way most people view it.

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Unibrow: Dealing With Monobrow Eyebrow

2009-03-21T22:11:00.001+07:00

Unibrow refers to when your eyebrows actually appear to be one solid line of hair rather than two distinct eyebrows.

For most people, there is a distinct space of hair free skin between the eyebrows but for many people, hair that grows in this space gives the appearance of one big long eyebrow and it can be something they want to deal with.

In some cultures, unibrow (or monobrow) is often seen as being visually undesirable and both men and women can experience it.

Eyebrows are funny in that we tend not to spend much time thinking about them but they often become very noticeable when people start doing things to them like shaping or trying to minimize them.

In that regard, shaving your eyebrow hair is generally not considered to be an effective or desirable method to deal with unibrow since you could accidentally (and very quickly) shave too much hair which will really make your eyebrows noticeable, and for the wrong reason!

Here are some options that people often consider to remove unwanted eyebrow hair.

Tweezing: Using tweezers to pluck individual eyebrow hairs is a popular method of dealing with unibrow. Since it involves removing hairs by the root, it can hurt but can also help you achieve several weeks of hair removal if not longer. You might also consider using a professional (ie. in a beauty salon or clinic) to do it for you so that desirable results are achieved.

Waxing: As with the tweezing option, waxing can also give you several weeks or longer of hair free skin but given the relatively small space between the eyebrows, this might be a process best conducted by a professional lest you wax off more hair than you wanted.

Laser or Light-based treatment: Laser and light-based treatment can be a good option for unibrow removal since it may result in relatively long term hair removal of the unwanted hair. Given the size of the area that can be cleared with laser or light-based systems, unwanted eyebrow hair can usually be treated relatively quickly. Both processes need to be conducted by a professional so cost could be a factor in your decision.

Electrolysis: With Electrolysis, you might end up with permanent hair removal and since the space between your eyebrows is relatively small, Electrolysis is often a good choice to eliminate unibrow. Electrolysis can get expensive especially if multiple treatments are involved but it may offer you long term or even permanent results. As with laser and light-based options, Electrolysis needs to be conducted by a professional.

Temporary and permanent hair removal technology is evolving constantly and is relevant to both men and women who want to remove unwanted hair.

For more information on hair removal options, visit http://www.PermanentHairRemovalTips.com.

5 Complications Associated with LASIK Surgery

2009-03-17T14:10:00.001+07:00

If you are a wearer of glasses or contact lenses then you have probably looked into the possibility of getting LASIK eye surgery performed. This surgery has become increasingly popular as the costs associated with it have come down and the number of doctors performing it has gone up. While you are looking into have the procedure done, be sure to check out the complications that can arise from this, mostly uncomplicated, surgery.

1- The most obvious danger with any surgery that is being performed on your eyes is the loss of sight. This is also true with LASIK eye surgery, although it is not a very common consequence. A more common issue with this procedure is actually the partial loss of vision. This includes losing bands of sight on the reading chart, if this happens the use of glasses or contacts will not be able to correct the situation.

2- There are a fair amount of people that complain of distorted vision as a result of the LASIK procedure being performed. These complications include seeing halos around objects, blurred vision, and an increased difficulty seeing in adverse conditions such as nighttime or foggy weather. This is because of the diminishing contrasts in colors in these types of situations.

3- Another common complication that can arise from the LASIK surgery is the condition known as dry eye. This is when the eye does not produce enough tears to keep the eye moist. There are people that have this issue without ever having LASIK surgery; however, there is a very high incident rate among recent patients after the surgery. Most people do experience some relief from dry eye after about a month or so into the healing process. However, for most patients, the symptoms do not disappear entirely.

4- It is important to note that if any of these complications do arise because of your decision to get the LASIK surgery done on your eyes, that corrective eyewear will no longer be an effective solution to your vision dilemmas. Be sure to consider this when researching the surgery.

5- Talk to your surgeon about all of the risks that are associated with the LASIK surgery. You will need to weigh them against the potential gains in your self-esteem and even perhaps the future savings of not having to purchase glasses or contact lenses. Your doctor will be happy to talk to you about these potential problems and let you know how you can help to avoid having them happen to you.

John Mancini has been writing about Eye Surgery online and offline for a long time. Visit http://laser-eye-surgery-central.info or http://laser-eye-surgery-expert.com to read more about matters like lasik surgery and lasik procedure.

Eye Exercises ? Are They Really Useful?

2009-03-15T19:02:00.001+07:00

These days, many of us work out in a gym or go for a morning walk ? in one way or another, we are all conscious of our health.

We all know that we can tighten our buns or exercise our thighs, but did you know that you could also exercise your eyes? In fact, for some people, their eyes are the weakest part of their body!

If you wear glasses or contacts, are experiencing deteriorating vision or suffer from eyestrain and headaches, there are many simple and effective things you can do to care for and improve your sight.

Martin Sussman, founder of the Cambridge Institute for Better Vision & author of the best-selling Program for Better Vision, shows very clearly in his book how it is possible to have sharper vision and more relaxed eyesight. Many of the things he talks about that are good for the eyes don?t really take any extra time to practice, since they can be done whenever we are using our eyes during the day.

One of the things he talks about in his book is the Top 10 Habits for Better Vision ? ways to use your eyes during the day so they don?t get stressed out.

Here?s one of his Top 10:

Martin says that it?s important to nourish and rest your eyes to keep them relaxed and sharp. One way the eyes are nourished is by light, and the best nourishment for eyes is natural sunlight. Try taking your next walk outside without your glasses or contacts and let your eyes absorb the natural, unfiltered sunlight. He says that it is advisable to spend at least 15 minutes a day outside - without any glasses or contacts.

Your eyes are rested by total darkness. The best way to rest you eyes is to close your eyes and place your cupped palm over the eyes. Martin suggests trying to visualize a pleasant scenario in your imagination when palming over your eyes, but anything you think about that?s not stressful will help to relax the eyes much more than just by shutting them.

Nurturing and resting your eyes can be done simultaneously. Close your eyes and face the sun (or look out the window). Let the sunlight fall on your closed eyes for 5-10 seconds and then shut out the light by putting your palms over your eyes for another 5-10 seconds. Repeat these steps 10 times (3 to 4 minutes). You?ll be surprised at how refreshed, relaxed ? and sharper ? your eyes are.

The type of indoor lighting is also important for the eyes. Use a kind of artificial light called ?full spectrum?. Originally developed by Dr. John Ott, full spectrum lighting is the closest there is to the full range of natural sunlight. It has been proven in studies to increase productivity, lessen eye strain and make it easier to see.

While some people who wear glasses and contacts go for the quick fix of eye surgery and lasik treatments, there are serious risks, with more than 50,000 complications every year from these surgeries.

For people who are interested in a more natural way to improve their vision, Martin?s book offers a complete set of exercises and other methods. Not only that, a person who regularly does these exercises is highly unlikely to develop any eye problems. He explains in his book how his 8-week program has helped thousands of people get sharper vision without glasses and contacts, and without risking dangerous surgery.

Most vision problems are habitual, caused by unconscious strain and tension and a lack of eye-brain coordination. The Program for Better Vision shows you how to release this strain and tension and helps you re-train the brain and eyes to work together properly. The Program for Better Vision shows you how to get your natural eyesight back, without any glasses or specs.

This article is written by Ray Smith, a marketing expert with years of experience in different industries and specialized knowledge on branding and Internet marketing. eye exercise ? see clearly

Catty Eyes Are The Statement This Season!

2009-03-15T12:43:00.001+07:00

It?s a catty kind of season with dramatic cat eyes entering this season front and center. If you?ve check the catwalk, no pun intended, this season ?catty is certainly in. Gucci, Sass & Bride gave cat eyes a whole new meaning. Estee Lauder is calling the look the ?new Cleopatra.? Very retro and certain to make a statement as this look has great impact!

You?re a gal who has confidence in her style and you want to be ?in? with this seasons ?cat eyes.? How do you accomplish this futuristic feline look at home?

First make sure you have a black eyeliner pencil in your make up repertoire . Maybelline Cool Effect is an eyeliner eye shadow combination, Cover Girl has there eyeslicks gel eyecolors, and Estee Lauder has the Softsmudge Black. There are plenty of other good ones on the market.

Apply foundation, make sure it?s flawlessly applied and then highlight temples and cheekbones ever so slightly. Add light lip color ? remember your eyes are the focus.

Cover under the eye with concealer. This will prevent smudging.

Define your eyes with a light shadow covering the entire lid, blend softly up to the brow bone ? soft grey, cream, beige, off white, taupe, soft pink, soft lavender all work great.

Work a deep dark shade into the contour to define, then blend along the crease

Next apply a your black eyeliner nice and thick along the lash line. Draw the bottom line thick and up towards the ear.

To open the eye up you can line inside the lash line with a white pencil Or for every day wear draw thin lines using a soft gray shadow or pencil

Add mascara and if you wish a touch of sparkle and your done. Pretty simple!

Make Your Fashion Statement!

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Is LASIK Laser Eye Surgery Painful?

2009-03-12T20:52:00.001+07:00

LASIK is by far the most prevalent and safest refractive surgery procedure. It has been employed to treat a host of visual anomalies. Since it?s a surgery, people often harbor a false belief that LASIK is a painful procedure. In fact, LASIK is a relatively painless technique, and what the patient experiences during and after the surgery can be categorized as mild discomfort rather than pain.

LASIK is performed with the patient awake and mobile, and this certainly corroborates that the operation is relatively painless. The surgeon typically administers a mild sedative (for instance Valium) and anesthetic eye drops. LASIK involves creation of a flap of corneal tissue. This hinged flap may be created with a microkeratome (a surgical blade) or a femtosecond laser. During this initial step of flap formation, the patient may experience a little bit of pressure on the eye.

In the following step, the flap is folded back to reveal the middle section of the cornea, in order to make way for precise ablation by the excimer laser. Then the flap is repositioned to allow natural healing. Upon completion of the surgery, the patient may experience discomfort, scratchiness and irritation, akin to the sensation of wearing an uncomfortable contact lens. Such irritable sensation can be soothed with the aid of eye drops, and it normally wears off within a few hours after surgery.

Since the laser ablation is performed the middle section of the cornea and under the LASIK flap, the cornea does not register the fact that it has been surgically operated. As the wound response is subdued, the patient experiences speedy visual recovery and almost no pain.

However, as with any surgery, LASIK has associated complications that may force the patient to bear greater discomfort after surgery. A few of such nagging complications include dry eyes, visual acuity fluctuation, halos or starbursts around light sources at night, double vision, light sensitivity, and several flap related problems.

All in all, LASIK is a safe and efficacious procedure, which is virtually painless. Though the patient may experience mild discomfort due to potential complications, the complication rate itself is quite meager. If presented with the question of whether LASIK hurts or not, I would certainly say that it?s a painless procedure.

Finding a LASIK surgeon that you are confident about will be able to give you more information about laser eye surgery.

The LASIK Surgeons Directory - find a LASIK surgery. Nicola Kennedy publishes articles and reports and provides news and views about LASIK laser eye surgery at Your Lasik Information.

LASIK Procedures Explained Can It Help Your Blurred Vision?

2009-03-12T17:44:00.001+07:00

LASIK is the most commonly performed refractive surgery procedure and stands for Laser Assisted In-Situ Keratomileusis. Owing much to the technological advances, several new refractive surgery procedures have been developed. However, the procedure is still the most potent and prevalent treatment of all surgical interventions for the eye.

The prevalence of LASIK has also ensured that it is very much accessible to nearly everyone who desires to undergo the surgery. Therefore, finding an efficient eye surgeon in your vicinity won?t be difficult at all. LASIK procedure can surely eliminate your vision problems and offer you crystal clear vision ? something that every living soul desires.

In essence, the procedure makes use of a high-precision laser called the excimer laser, which is an ultraviolet chemical laser. The procedure involves cutting a flap in the cornea. The flap is folded back to make room for making incisions in the corneal tissue. Highly sophisticated computer-controlled equipment is used to perform the surgery. For instance, a sensor is used to measure the eye position around 4000 times per second. The laser is redirected to make precise incisions in order to reshape the cornea so as to ensure accurate refraction. This results in enhanced visual acuity.

LASIK is a reliable and rather safe procedure relative to other refractive surgery procedures. It is not that time-consuming either. Patients witness speedy recovery after the procedure. Most patients have a significant improvement in vision just after the procedure. Some patients may experience blurred vision, but this condition is alleviated within a week or two when the cornea is completely healed.

Another reason why this procedure is the preferred refractive surgery is because it has a minimal complication rate of 5%. Such a meager complication rate speaks volumes for the efficacy of LASIK. When you choose LASIK, you choose the best that technology has to offer. Therefore, you can easily rely on LASIK and need not be anxious about it.

Nicola Kennedy publishes articles and reports and provides news, views and information about LASIK procedures at Your Lasik Information. The LASIK Surgeons Directory will help you find a LASIK doctor.

Laser Eye Surgery Risks: Flap Dislocation After LASIK

2009-03-11T14:31:00.001+07:00

Though it is the most prevalent of laser eye surgeries, LASIK has its share of complications. The post-operative complication rate is estimated from 3% to 6%. LASIK eye surgery involves cutting a flap of the corneal tissue with a hinge being left at one end of the flap. The flap is then folded back to reveal the stroma, the middle section of the cornea. After reshaping the corneal tissue with the aid of a high precision laser, typically the excimer laser, the flap is repositioned so as to remain in place by natural adhesion until it heals completely.

The LASIK procedure entails certain flap complications. Among the post-operative flap complications, a slipped flap is one of the most common. The corneal flap created during the operation may inadvertently detach from the rest of the cornea. It is imperative that the patient goes home and sleeps after surgery so as to let the flap heal, since the chances of flap dislocation are the greatest immediately after the surgery.

Other types of flap complications include folds in flaps and undesired epithelial in-growth. Post-operative folds in flap typically necessitate repositioning of the flap. Flap related problems are relatively common when it comes to LASIK complications. But they rarely lead to a permanent visual acuity loss. Moreover, the occurrence of flap complications decreases with increased surgeon experience. An expert LASIK surgeon, wielding superlative equipment, is far less likely to commit an error during the surgery.

Since LASIK entails the removal of a part of the corneal tissue, the cornea becomes thinner as a result of the procedure. Myopic shifts at extreme altitudes have been attributable to this thinning of the corneal surface. LASIK technology has advanced in leaps and bounds, with much advanced and risk free procedures available today. Owing to this, the chances of flap complications are rather minuscule. Moreover, there isn?t a large body of conclusive evidence so as to assert the chances of any long-term flap complications due to LASIK.

In summary, LASIK is a viable and safe procedure when it comes to correcting a variety of refractive errors. Furthermore, whatever small flap complications may arise can be rectified with ease.

Finding a LASIK surgery that you are confident about will be able to give you more information about the risks of laser eye surgery.

The LASIK Surgeons Directory - find a LASIK surgery. Nicola Kennedy publishes articles and reports and provides news and views about risks of laser eye surgery at Your Lasik Information.

Color Contact Lenses Change Your Eye Color in the Blink of an Eye

2009-03-10T14:37:00.001+07:00

Did you ever wish that you had a different eye color? Or maybe you just want to do something a bit crazy and have different color eyes for each party? Color contacts can do wonders for your appearance, but only if you select the right type and color. Learn how to get the best out of your color lenses, what your options are and what to consider when selecting color contacts.

Do color lenses really change your eye color and look natural?

This is a question that worries most people who want to try color contacts for the first time. After all, you want people to think ?what gorgeous eyes she has? not ?what nice contact lenses she wears?.

Color lens manufacturers are aware of the issue and try to make color contacts look vivid, yet natural. There is a lot of sophisticated technology involved in the brand name color contacts like Acuvue 2 Colors or Freshlook. The lens isn?t just solid color, it has a pattern similar to the pattern of a human eye. Also the color isn?t consistent throughout the lens, just like in most people eyes. See color contact lens comparison

Color lens choices for light eyes

Depending on the effect you want to create, people with light eyes can wear enhancement or opaque color contacts. If you just want to enhance your natural color, half transparent, enhancement lenses would be great for you. The best choices are:

Acuvue 2 Colors Enhancers ? to brighten your eyes.

Freshlook Radiance ? lenses with an illuminating effect that enhances your color and makes your eyes appear sparkly.

Freshlook Dimensions ? unique lens design makes your eyes appear not only brighter but also creates the impression of depth and dimension.

If you feel adventurous and want a dramatic change, go for opaque lenses:

Acuvue 2 Colors opaques

Freshlook Colorblends

If it is your first time with color contact lenses and you aren?t sure what effect you want, start with enhancement lenses. This way your friends will notice that you look more appealing, but they probably won?t notice what it is about you that attracts their attention.

Color contact lenses for dark eyes

If you have very dark eyes and tried color contact lenses a few years ago, you probably were not very impressed with the effect. Contacts of the previous generation didn?t look quite right. However, recently developed color lenses like Freshlook Colorblends can do wonders for dark eyes.

One thing to remember, however, is that enhancers don?t work on brown eyes, so your only choice is opaque contact lenses. Acuvue 2 Colors opaques and Freshlook Colorblends work best for dark eyes.

Also you should be careful, when selecting the color. It should be a color that would look right with your skin and hair. See color contact lens chart with suggestions and photos.

If you just want to make your eyes seem brighter and more vivid, without changing their color, go for brown or hazel color lenses. This way your eyes won?t look a different color, but people will notice that they are bright and lively.

Opaque color contacts work very well. The only thing they can?t do for you is to make your eyes light. Blue, green and aqua opaque contacts create a deep, vivid color, which suits people who have naturally brown eyes.

Do color contacts come with corrective powers?

Acuvue 2 Colors and all Freshlook collections come with visual correction powers as well as in plano (no correction). Additionally, Freshlook Colorblends is the only color lens that comes in toric, so it is suitable for people with astigmatism.

So which is better: Acuvue 2 Colors or Freshlook?

There is no single answer to this question. Both brands of lens are very comfortable to wear and create a great look. The only difference is in the colors. On the same person, blue from Acuvue would look very different from Freshlook blue. It really depends on your eyes and face, and it?s almost impossible to predict the result until you wear your color contacts.

Don?t pay to much attention to how the lens looks in the picture, because on you it will probably look different. This happens mostly with enhancer lenses ? blue enhancers over blue eyes look very different from enhancers over gray eyes. Opaque color contact lenses also can look very different on different people; this is not due to your natural eye color, but because of eye shape, skin and hair types.

When you narrow your choice to one color, I would recommend asking your doctor for two prescriptions: one for Acuvue 2 Colors and another for Freshlook. Then order both. They cost pretty much the same, so you would spend no more than if you were to order 2 boxes of each.

Then, after wearing your new color contacts for a while, you can decide for yourself, which looks better.

Also, doctors usually give you free trial color contacts. You can?t really wear them in public because trial lenses have the word ?test? imprinted on them, but it gives you a fair idea about the color. Ask for two free pairs, one from Freshlook and one from Acuvue, and see which looks best.

As far as the price is concerned, Freshlook and Acuvue 2 Colors cost about the same for a 6-lens box. However, all Freshlook lenses are monthly disposable, while Acuvue 2 Colors is a 2-week disposable contacts lens. So it turns out that Freshlook is twice cheaper.

If you were thinking of giving yourself a little treat, getting color contacts would not disappoint you. And now when you know what would work best for you, you can make your choice with confidence.

Happy changing!

Tanya Turner is a contact lens expert and a founder of Contact Lens Consumer Guide, where you can find unbiased information about eye health and all types of contact lenses with reviews and pictures

The Nutrients You Need For Great Eye Health

2009-03-09T01:06:00.001+07:00

Nutrients for Great Eye Health. Cataracts and age-related macular degeneration (AMD) are the most major causes of vision loss and complete loss of sight in the United States. These difficulties with our senior citizens eyesight is not going away anytime soon. They are vital quality of life concerns among millions of aging Americans. Many individuals are Looking for what they can do to control these age related diseases in order to keep the quality of life they enjoy. Laser eye surger is often a choice people make to improve their eyesight. Lasik surgery isn't always the only choice you have in correcting problems with your eyes but it is often a good one.

A lot of time and effort has been going on for years to find ways to combat these terrible eye diseases. Because of these studies they have found ways to combat these diseases before they become serious or causing major loss of eyesight.

Nearly 10 million adults are dealing with the first symptoms of Age related macular degeneration and close to a half a million people have suffered vision related loss from late-stage AMD. Cataract surgery is the most prevalent procedure performed in America accounting for more than 2 million surgeries every year. Both the severity and irreversibility of cataracts and AMD have created interest in all the possibilities to hold off or postpone their advancement.

Proper diet and nutrition are some of the promising means of protecting the eyes from these serious conditions. There are supplements available to combat these severe eye diseases. The antioxidants in the carotenoids lutein and zeaxanthin the only carotenoids located in the eye, may protect against cataracts and AMD.

One of the first large studies on carotenoids is the Eye Disease Case Control Study, Where diet and nutrition were compared to the likelihood for developing Macular Degeneration. Results found a significantly lower risk for developing the eye disease in people with high amounts of Lutein+zeaxanthin in their blood. Also, the people who were eating a diet which was composed of as much as 5.8 milligrams of lutein and zeaxanthin per day had a prominently lower chance for AMD than those whose diet contained the least amount (as low as 1.2 mg per day). Dietary studies confirmed the association between frequent consumption of spinach or collard greens, which are a particularly excellent sources of lutein and zeaxanthin, and a lower AMD risk.

Considering the positive association between lutein and zeaxanthin and age-related eye disease, it seems to be a real good idea for people to obtain higher degrees of these nutrients from their daily food intake. Consuming five servings of fruits and vegetables each day, as is presently highly recommended by the National Cancer Institute and U.S. Department of Agriculture, can provide about 5 to 6 mg of carotenoids, including lutein and zeaxanthin, by choosing your fruits and vegetables wisely. However, the majority of people in the U.S. are not eating five servings of fruits and vegetables each day. The average intake of lutein and zeaxanthin is approximately 2 mg per day. The studies referenced here suggest an intake of 6 mg or more per day to reduce your risk of developing AMD and cataracts. If you find it hard to substantiate the total amount of these carotenoids in your daily food intake, multivitamin/mineral and eye health supplements containing lutein and zeaxanthin are available.

Lutein and zeaxanthin are found together in many food sources. Dark green leafy vegetables are the primary source of lutein and zeaxanthin, but they are also present in lesser amounts in other fruits and vegetables, such as broccoli, orange bell peppers, corn, peas, tangerines and persimmons.

An individuals eyesight is so critical for them to live a happy healthy existance. Be certain to pay careful attention to those needs and take the time to eat properly and take your vitamins so you can live out your life seeing all there is to see around you. Remember that every year advancements are made to lessen, or stop the progression of Cataracts and Age related Macular Degeneration.

Taking care of your eyes early on may keep you from developing AMD or at least slow down the process so that you continue to see well. There are other treatments available to help which includes laser eye surgery or lasik eye surgery. Even if you have AMD you may still be able to correct your vision with laser surgery. Talk to your doctor about eye nutrients and the options available to you to keep your eyesight as good as it can be.

Abigail Franks has ben diagnosed with Macular Degeneration and has done extensive research into Lasik surgery which is often necessary in the treatment of wet AMD. You can find more information regarding laser surgery at Laser eye surgery. Don't waste any more time find out now what is best for you and your eyes.

Fluid Retention: How to Solve This Problem With Water

2009-03-08T02:09:00.001+07:00

How Water Helps With Fluid Retention

Many folks have problems with fluid retention. This is when the body is retaining fluid under the skin. The results are obvious: puffy feet and ankles, swollen hands, and puffiness around the eyes. Women can be especially bothered by it around the time of their monthly periods, but men deal with it, too, even when we don't realize it. And while it can be uncomfortable, what bothers most people is their appearance: that bloated and fat-looking appearance.

Fluid retention can be a symptom of bigger health problems. So if you are having problems with it on more than an occasional basis, have a competent health care provider check you out. If there?s no underlying problem, let water come to your rescue.

Ironically enough, water is the cure for your average, run-of-the-mill fluid retention. Like fighting fire with fire, you can fight fluid with water. When you have fluid retention, the body is seeking to retain needed fluids. What you need to do is open the body to more fluid, in this case, in the form of water.

Most people who are on a routine intake of 10-20 glasses of water a day will have no problems with fluid retention. But when fluid retention starts, immediately increase your water intake. Cut back on any coffee or tea intake, and avoid alcohol consumption. At the same time, cut back on salt intake. (Another ironic factor: if you are taking in enough water, salt is almost never a problem. Don?t over-do it, but enjoy salt, and keep drinking water, and most of the problems we normally associate with salt consumption will disappear. But for this special time, cut back on salt somewhat. You don?t have to give it up entirely, but lessen your intake).

Allow yourself to rest. If possible, lie down and elevate your feet higher than the rest of your body. But the main thing is to get lots of fluids flowing through your body. You want to show your body that there?s plenty of water available, and no reason for it to hoard any! Monitor the color of your urine: remember, it should be a straw color. If it?s darker or cloudy, that?s a sure sign your body is in need of more fluid. So give yourself some. And make yourself feel better, and make your body look better.

Jim Huffman, RN specializes in natural and alternative healing therapies. His first book is 'Dare to Be Free: How to Get Control of Your Time, Your Life, and Your Nursing Career,' and is aimed at helping other nurses find satisfying, dynamic careers. His website is http://www.NetworkForNurses.com and his health blog is at http://www.shababa.blogspot.com

Lasik Vision Eyecare and UV Ray Protection

2009-03-07T02:40:00.001+07:00

Another important benefit of having Lasik Vision surgery is the use of sunglasses. Anyone who has had eyeglasses for more than a day realizes the inconvenience of having to carry 2 sets of glasses if protection from the suns UV radiation is a consideration.

Laser Eye surgery can correct your vision to the point where eyeglasses aren't needed any longer. This opens up the whole world of off the shelf sunglasses for personal use. With Lasik Vision, no more are you required to just select a second set of spectacles from the optometrist but can now go into any sunglass store and pick any of the latest sunglass fashion designs.

This is important because everyday no matter if it's cloudy or sunny outside we are exposed to UV radiation. UV radiation is invisible so we don't even realize that it is there. Just as these rays can damage the skin they can also damage the eye. The most common condition is photokeratitis, which is similar to a sunburn. Your eyes will hurt, be red, be sensitive to light and tear up a lot. These symptoms usually pass with no permanent damage to the eye. However, long and prolonged unprotected exposure can harm your eyes. This type of damage can raise your risk for cataracts, which is a clouding of the lens of your eye or damage your retina. Both of these conditions are serious to your eyes and often can't be reversed.

UV radiation is the low frequency light waves that are produced by the sun. There are three forms of UV: UVA, UVB, and UVC. Our earth's atmosphere filters UVC so it is not a real concern. UVB causes sunburns, cataracts and in the carcinogenic segment these rays can penetrate the thin cloud layers even in up to three feet of water. These are the rays of most concern to us. UVA is the cause of sun related drug reactions. Adults and children alike are subjected to the effects of the UV radiation. Over time UV radiation can cause severe damage to the eyes.

Fortunately, this damage can be prevented by wearing sunglasses with at least 99% UV protection. If you wear prescription eye glasses, an optician can also use your prescription for sunglasses. Hence the problem with not having Lasik surgery to correct your vision.

To give us enough protection from the suns damaging rays we need sunglasses that absorb at least 99% of UV radiation. You can purchase sunglasses with UV protection just about anywhere as long as they aren't a special prescription. If you need to

read or if you need your glasses all the time you can purchase prescription glasses with ample sun protection at a much higher cost. Once you have Lasik surgery this cost can be greatly decreased when you purchase sunglasses.Your lenses should be gray, green or brown and the larger the lenses the better. The wrap around lens provides even better protection. You can even get contact lenses that filter out UV rays. These should not replace sunglasses altogether but they do help screen out light that comes in around your sunglasses. Also available from your eye doctor are photocromic lenses which change color when exposed to light. These lenses offer a lot of protection on an everyday level. However not all of these lenses block out 100% of UV so it is important to discuss this option with your optometrist.

The benefit though is not having to carry 2 sets of glasses or deal with the daily contact lens cleaning and maintenance routine. Lasik Vision surgery, is a solid alternative with many benefits. Find out today what your options are concerning Lasik Vision surgery. Talk with your eyedoctor and they can recommend a good Lasic surgeon and discuss your options. Don't be left out of the loop and start enjoying the benefits to having Lasik Laser Eye Surgery today. And you can say good bye to contact lenses and eyeglasses forever.

Abigail Franks Writes on a variety of subjects which include many eye issues concerning people today like Laser eye surgery and you can also check out this site for more Lasik eye surgery information. The benefits are well worth the cost.

Makeup With Contact Lenses On: How to Apply Makeup While Wearing Contact Lenses?

2009-03-07T00:49:00.000+07:00

Ralph Waldo Emerson very rightly said, One of the most wonderful things in nature is a glance of the eye; it transcends speech; it is the bodily symbol of identity. Eye is considered to be an integral party of one's beauty and we at times completely ignoring taking care of it. The unhygienic environment around us along with inevitable aging deteoriates the beauty of eye unless we make a concious effort to take care of it. Here are few healthy tips on how to apply makeup with contact lenses on!

. Always apply cosmetics after you insert your lenses. Apply eye make-up sparingly and take care not to soil or damage a lens. Apply eye make-up on the outer lid margin only, not the inside.

. Use Eye make-up that has been specially formulated to be oil and fragrance free. Use a non-oily mascara which is water-proof to prevent flaking and excessive smudging. Mascara with lash-building fibres should be avoided.

. Replace mascara and eyeliner products very three to six months to avoid contamination.

. Avoid eye shadow that is powder. Use only gel, liquid or cream. Never use eye shadow that is frosted or iridescent. These may contain oyster shells or mica.

. Do not use eyeliner that is directly drawn on the rim of the eye. Keep all eyeliner pencils sharp enough so the wood doesn't scratch the surface of the eye.

. Remove the lenses before removing eye make up all make-up daily with an oily-free remover.

Random Tip: How to achieve the smoky eyes effect-

. Use a highlighter pencil right under the eyebrow, with a wider sweep. near the end, right on the bone. Blend. Emphasing the natural curves of your eye, use silver eye-shadow on the lid and inner corner, and a deeper gray on the socket crease, outer corner and near the lashes.

. Whip out the eyeliner and redefine the shape of your eye by making the line narrower in the inner corner and wider in the outer corner, to give it an upward slanting, almond shape.

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Wash your hands prior to putting in each contact, and then apply makeup.

Your mascara needs to have two magic phrases on its label: hypo-allergenic and safe for use by contact lens wearers.

Never apply eye makeup while in a car.

The odd flake of mascara fiber or the wrong eye pencil can make your eyes puff up or can bring that bloodshot effect which obviously you don't want, right?.

Random Tip: Home remedy for black spots-

Try these easy recipes to do away with black spots: Make a mixture of 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice and glycerin and apply it on the spots.

Grind dried basil leaf, neem and mint (100gm each). Add some turmeric powder and rose water to make it into a paste and apply it on the spots.

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The AntiAging Guide

2009-03-06T21:34:00.001+07:00

With more and more people living for longer periods, anti-aging is becoming big business. This article looks into what causes premature aging and gives advice on how to keep looking younger for longer.

The latest research shows that around seventy-five percent of skin aging is caused by an over exposure to the sun. This is a huge figure and one that has to be taken seriously for anyone who is looking at ways in delaying the aging process.

In my opinion this is actually common sense as when anything becomes burnt it tends to shrivel up and become all wrinkly. This is what can happen to peoples skin, it may not happen straight away but after maybe thirty years of this over exposure to the sun, wrinkles are likely to appear.

For people who enjoy spending time sunbathing as it makes them feel good and because they like looking tanned, I would advise a strong sun cream. This should be used regularly as per the instructions and if you start to feel your body burning up this is the time when you should be looking for some shade or to cover up.

It is also important to ensure we get enough sleep. Research suggests that people who only average around six hours sleep per night will age in looks far quicker than people who average eight hours.

Again this is very logical as if you have a period of a couple of weeks when you do not get enough sleep, bags can appear under your eyes. If you have a really good nights sleep you tend to wake up not only feeling fresh and awake but also looking fresh and healthy. My advice here for people who have developed these bags under their eyes would be to use a good eye cream or to gently massage their eyes every day.

Smoking can certainly speed up the aging process. To quit smoking is not easy however, but it is a must for people on a quest to delay the aging process. There are of course many other reasons to stop smoking, therefore be brave and look at ways to quit smoking today.

I have often heard people refer to somebody with a comment such as, he looks as if he has had a hard life. This is often referred to somebody who looks far older than they actually are. They look like they have not been looked after or that they have not had enough love in their lives.

What I think has happened is that they have had a stressful life. What we therefore need to do is to attempt to live as much of a stress-free life as possible. This of course is not that easy. What we need to do is to think in a more positive and pro-active way. We need to start to like ourselves and be happy with who we are and what we have. Thinking in this way will certainly in my opinion help you in your quest of anti-aging.

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Makeup Makeover

2009-03-06T02:17:00.000+07:00

Do you need a make-up makeover? You can easily spruce up your look by adding a few key seasonal products to your make-up bag. The goal is to have fun and find products that create a look that makes you look and feel great. Many Professional Beauty Consultants will let you try-before-you-buy and will assist you in making smart color choices. Still feeling a little intimidated? Here are some steps you can take to prepare for your first color consultation:

1.Take an inventory of your current makeup bag. Keep in mind that cream and liquid based makeup like foundations and concealors have a shelf life. If your makeup begins to separate, in the bottle or cake and break?get rid of it. Mascara should only be used for one season. Bacteria could develop on the brush. Your products should be fresh and bacteria free, after all, you are putting them on your face! Taking an inventory will also help you determine what you need and what you can live without.

2.Note colors you like and colors you absolutely hate. How many times have you gotten home from the store, so excited about your new lipstick, only to find that you have 3 others in almost the exact shade? Bring your favorite colors with you to avoid duplicating or to match up colors you love that are getting low.

3.Be willing to try. It?s only makeup. The beauty of cosmetics (no pun intended) is that they are temporary. If you don?t like the look, it will wash right off.

4.Have fun. Remember, when you were a little girl playing with your mother?s makeup. You and your best girlfriends crammed in the bathroom, pink, blue and bright purple powder everywhere. Sparkly, glittery pale blue lips with hot pink eye shadow and enough body glitter to light the Lincoln Tunnel. Oh yes?those were the days. Playing with makeup is fun. Sit back and enjoy the ride!

Have a great day!

Dawn Hull
Professional Skin Care Consultant http://www.MaryKay.com/ShopOnline

5 Keys to Naturally Better Vision Part II

2009-03-06T01:33:00.000+07:00

This article is a continuation of ?5 Keys to Naturally Better Vision? and contains 5 more easy to follow tips that you can implement in your daily life to have a naturally better vision. You can make these tips your daily habit and enjoy a long healthy vision without having to use any contact lens or undergoing any lasic surgery or other optical complexities.

Key#1
Nourish and Rest Your Eyes

Your eyes are nourished by light, just as your body is nourished by food and the best nourishment for your eyes in sunlight. To get this important nourishment spend at least 15 minutes a day outdoors ?without glasses or contacts ? so that your visual system can receive unfiltered sunlight.

The kind of indoor lighting that you use is also important. Dr. John Ott, a pioneer in the field of photobiology, developed an indoor light that is the most complete substitute for sunlight. It is called Vita-Lite and it easily replaces any standard fluorescent tube. Studies have shown that using Vita-Lite increases see-ability, reduces glare and eyestrain and improves visual acuity.

Your eyes are rested by total darkness. The best way to rest your eyes is to close them and place your cupped palms over your closed eyes. You can palm like this for as little as 30 or 40 seconds any time that your eyes feel tired or strained. When palming, visualize a pleasant scene in your imagination ? you'll be surprised at how refreshed you feel when you are done.

Nourishing and resting your eyes can be done at the same time in a short exercise that I call the Sun Cycle. It's done like this: Close your eyes and face the sun (never look at the sun with your eyes open!). Let the sunlight fall on your closed eyes for 5 to 10seconds. Then palm over your closed eyes and shut out all the light for another 5 or 10 seconds. Repeat these two steps at least 10 times, for a total of 3 or 4 minutes.

The Sun Cycle helps to nourish your visual system, exercises the focusing muscles of your eyes and reduces sensitivity to glare.

Key#2
Use an Under-Corrected Prescription

If you wear glasses or contacts, you have probably experienced the all too familiar pattern of needing a stronger and stronger prescription year after year. This is caused by a number of factors but to a large degree it can be prevented by using an under-corrected With an under-corrected prescription, you probably wouldn't be able to read the bottom line of the eye chart in the doctor's office, maybe only one or two lines above the bottom line, but you would still be able to comfortably see in your day to day life as well as be able to drive safely. An under-corrected prescription encourages your visual system to work with the glasses or contacts ? and not just passively depend on them ? in order to see. If you are also doing eye exercises, then as your vision improves, what was once an under corrected prescription will eventually become too strong as your own vision gets clearer. At this point it's time to get another under-corrected prescription. In this way you are slowly weaning yourself from corrective lenses and your eye sight gets stronger as your glasses get weaker.

Not every eye doctor agrees with this philosophy of under correction, so it may take some looking on your part to find one that understands and supports this approach. You can contact the Cambridge Institute for Better Vision for help in locating a sympathetic optometrist in your area. Point your web browser to: http://www.program-for-better-vision.com

Key#3
Increase Body Relaxation and Good Posture

It's very difficult, if not impossible, to relax your eyes and mind and maintain clear vision if your body is overly tense. Postural imbalances and physical tension have long been associated with vision problems. It's important for you to find ways to release tension and develop relaxation in your body. In addition, people with vision problems shouldn't read or watch TV while lying down. Instead, they should sit in a relaxed, comfortable position. This makes it easier for the blood and the oxygen to circulate to the head and the eyes.

Key# 4
Breathe Deeply and Regularly

Approximately 30% of the oxygen you inhale goes to nourish the muscles, nerves and brain cells of your visual system. Watch what happens to your breathing the next time you are engrossed in an activity or are tense. Most likely, it will become shallow and irregular. You might even find that you are holding your breath unconsciously for periods of time. Breathing deeply and rhythmically helps vision. And it will keep your body more relaxed, help you concentrate easier for longer periods of time and eliminate eyestrain and fatigue.

Key #5
Look Openly and Honestly

Past and present emotional stress can affect vision, so it is important to develop the inner willingness to see. Emotionally, there may be a part of us that believes that if we don't see something it might disappear. Though this response might feel more safe, nothing disappears when we don't see it. Instead, the problem or the feeling haunts us until we look at it and deal with it openly and directly. Develop an inner willingness to look directly at challenging and difficult situations and do whatever you can to release the emotional stress that affects vision.

Martin Sussman, founder of the Cambridge Institute for Better Vision & author of the best-selling Program for Better Vision have spent more than 27 years showing people how to see better without using glasses, contacts or surgery- all by natural means. Eye Exercises to See Clearly

Who Invented The Contact Lens? More Than One Person?

2009-03-05T22:35:00.000+07:00

The contact lenses inventor could be more than one person. There are different opinions as to who the actual contact lenses inventor is.

Let?s look at the contact lenses inventor options:

#1. Contact lenses inventor? could be someone around 1000 A.D. This is the first record of a contact lens.

#2. Contact lenses inventor? In 1508 Leonardo da Vinci drew a described several kinds of contact lenses.

#3. Contact lenses inventor? In 1632 Rene Descartes suggests a corneal contact lens.

#4. Contact lenses inventor? In 1801 a man named Thomas Young created a water-filled glass tube that contained a microscopic lens. He used Descartes idea and after making the lens used it himself.

#5. Contact lenses inventor? An English astronomer in 1827 thought that grinding a contact lens to fit exactly on the eye?s surface would be a good idea. This contact lenses inventor was named Sir John Herschel.

#6. Contact lenses inventor? In 1887 a glassblower from Germany, F.E. Muller makes the first eye covering that could be worn for a longer period of time. This contact lens inventor is considered by many to be one of the actual inventors.

#7. A Swiss physician, A. Eugen Fick and a Paris optician, Edouard Kalt, working independently say they have used contact lenses to correct vision problems.

#8. Contact lenses inventor? Joseph Dallos uses molds from living eyes to make lenses that will conform as closely as possible to human sclera.

#9. Contact lenses inventor? In 1936 a New York optometrist, makes the first American made contacts and uses plastic. This contact lenses inventor was named William Feinbloom.

#10. Contact lenses inventor? Dr. George Butterfield created a corneal lens which was not flat but followed the shape of the eye. This contact lens inventor was from Oregon and was an optometrist.

As you can see the contact lenses inventor was not just one person. The credit for the contact lens needs to go to more than one contact lens inventor.

Educate Yourself LASIK Eye Surgery Could Be For You

2009-03-05T18:12:00.000+07:00

It might be the case that you are tired of wearing glasses, or you believe that it cramps your style. You also don?t want to use contact lenses, in order to avoid infection or inflammation due to overuse. In such a scenario, you are likely to consider LASIK eye surgery, which is one of the most prevalent vision correction procedures. And therefore, you require some basic LASIK education, in order to get a clear picture of what you can expect from LASIK if you want to know whether you should do eye laser surgery.

If the light rays don't focus on the retina (light-sensing cells), the image you see is blurry. This is termed as refractive error, and may be caused due to an irregularly shaped cornea. LASIK surgery involves carving of the cornea in order to give it the perfect shape, thereby making light rays focus on the retina. LASIK surgery employs a high-precision laser, named Excimer, which is an ultraviolet chemical laser.

Scads of people have undergone LASIK, and most procedures have been successful. But as with any surgery, LASIK has associated risks and complications. However, LASIK has a relatively low complication rate, between 1% and 5%, which is among the lowest in the eye surgery field. Another trivia from the chapter on LASIK education is that LASIK may not result in perfect vision. That is, not all patients achieve a 20/20 vision.

If you suffered from myopia and have undergone LASIK as a corrective procedure, you would still require reading glasses (for near vision) in your late 40s. LASIK is an irreversible procedure, and most insurance companies do not cover LASIK surgery. Therefore, make sure that your surgery is performed by an experienced ophthalmologist. Also note that only eye MDs (ophthalmologists) are permitted to perform LASIK surgery.

Now that you are aware of the ins and outs of LASIK surgery, decision making is much easier. Have a discussion with an experienced ophthalmologist. It might be the case that you could very well forego the surgery. But if need be, LASIK is a superlative option to correct your vision.

Nicola Kennedy publishes articles and reports and provides news, information and views about whether you should do eye laser surgery at Your Lasik Information. The LASIK Surgeons Directory will help you find a LASIK doctor.

Lasik Eye Surgery: Is It Right For You?

2009-03-05T02:07:00.001+07:00

If you have poor eyesight and you have worn eyeglasses or contact lenses all your life, then you might want to consider LASIK eye surgery.

LASIK is the acronym for Laser-Assisted in Situ Keratomileuses. This is a procedure where the patient has to undergo surgery to reduce or totally eliminate a person's poor eyesight.

There are certain eye imperfections that cause poor eyesight. Examples of these are:

- Astigmatism

A person with astigmatism sees 'distorted' imaged which is a result of deformities or irregularities on the lenses of the eyes.

- Nearsightedness

A person who is nearsighted has a condition called myopia. Here, the patient experiences difficulties seeing objects at a distance.

- Farsightedness

On the other hand, a person who is farsighted sees far objects without difficulty but the same does not apply to near objects. This condition is also called hyperopia.

To treat these ailments, LASIK eye surgery is used, and this is the most common method of refractive surgery performed for patients nowadays.

'The Procedure'

In LASIK surgery, there is a knife-like tool that is mainly used for the procedure: the microkeratome.

This is used to produce a very thin and rounded flap in the clear, outer layer covering the front or the eye which is the cornea. A more technologically-advanced way to create this flap is by the use of laser.

The shape of the cornea is changed permanently once this surgery is performed.

After the flap on one side of the eye is produced, this is folded back to reveal the stroma. The stroma is the mid-section of the cornea.

Afterwards, the microkeratome or the laser beam will vaporize a part of the stroma by producing computer-controlled pulses.

Then, the flap is put back into place after making the necessary corrections.

There are other types of refractive surgery that may be performed on a patient,depending on the degree of visual disability.

'The Pros & Cons'

This type of surgery that aims to correct poor vision is very popular. Why do you think this is so? Here is a list of the advantages of LASIK eye surgery:

1. You will not feel pain while undergoing the procedure.

2. The results are immediate. Right after the surgery, you will experience an improvement with your eyesight. At the very least, you will get to literally see results a day or two after the operation.

Still, there is a downside to this type of medical procedure. Take a look at some of them and decide for yourself if undergoing the surgery is worth the risk:

1. Complications may arise.

Different patients respond differently to treatment. If there are certain health issued that your doctor is not aware of, the procedure may not have positive results.

2. There are certain jobs or profession which prohibit an employee undergoing LASIK eye surgery.

Be sure to check with your employer first if you think that this surgery might in any way inhibit you from doing your work.

3. The procedure is quite costly.

Over the years and because of its gaining popularity, the costs have gone down considerably.

However, it is still quite a hefty amount to squeeze out of your pocket if you are on a budget.

If you plan to undergo this type of surgery, ask your doctor about the rates.

'Should You Do It?'

If you are not the type of person to boldly take risks,LASIK eye surgery may not be right for you.

Before deciding to undergo the procedure, make sure that you know about the costs, health risks and take all the necessary precautions.

Also, talk with your doctor about what you should do before, during and after the surgery.

Ask them what you can expect to feel and the results that you will get right after the procedure.

Robert Thatcher is a freelance publisher based in Cupertino, California. He publishes articles and reports in various ezines and provides LASIK eye surgery resources on http://www.your-lasik-eye-surgery.info.

Cosmetic Surgery And Reconstructive Surgery What Are The Differences?

2009-03-04T02:26:00.001+07:00

Plastic surgery includes two broad fields, namely cosmetic (or aesthetic) and reconstructive surgery. Cosmetic surgery is performed to enhance the appearance of a person, who finds his/her body parts, though otherwise fully functional, to be unattractive. Thus cosmetic surgery is performed with a purely aesthetic intent. On the other hand, reconstructive surgery focuses on concealing the destructive effects of trauma, disease or accident. That is, it strives to improve function and impart a standard look so the patient may lead a normal life.

Reconstructive surgery is a way of veiling defects by using skin implants and tissue flaps. Either local tissue is used or tissue is transferred from another part to the problem area. Reconstructive tissue flaps comprise of skin, muscle, fat, bone or a combination of these elements. The most common reconstructive surgery is to cover the defects of burn survivors and other accident victims.

Another common reconstructive surgery is breast reconstruction for women who have had mastectomy ? surgical removal of one or both breasts, either partially or completely. Mastectomy is performed to combat breast cancer, or to circumvent the disease if a woman is at a high risk of acquiring it. Rhinoplasty may also be considered as a reconstructive procedure if the extent of damage to the nose cartilage and bone is rather grave. In such a case, tissue is moved from another body part and grafted in the damaged area.

One of the most prevalent uses of reconstructive surgery can be found in the field of professional contact sports. Players are likely to suffer injuries during vigorous contact sports, and such injuries can only be treated by reconstructive surgery. Though rare, sexual reassignment surgery is another example of reconstructive surgery. There is a certain gray area between cosmetic and reconstructive surgery, and distinguishing one from another can be confusing at times. But in a gist, reconstructive surgery is usually performed to correct an abnormality, and not to enhance an otherwise normal appearance.

Nicola publishes an informational site about eyelid surgery, with articles and news, tips and views to help you make the correct choice about Eyelid Surgery and Blepharoplasty at http://eyelid.plastic-surgery-info.net

The Best Color Contact For Dark Eyes

2009-03-03T22:29:00.000+07:00

Is there a best color contact for dark eyes? For many people who are looking for contacts that can be used to cover a darker colored eye, it may be hard to find the information you need. The reason for the problem is that those with this is that some contacts just can not mask the natural pigment of the eye. In order to understand the options available to you, you need to understand how these contacts work. The best color contact for dark eyes is one that will completely mask the natural look of your eye.

Contacts that change the colored part of the eye work by placing a soft lens over the eye. The lens covers the natural colored part while still allowing vision to pass through the center unobstructed. For those with a prescription, these are lenses that can also correct vision as well. The problem occurs for those who have a brown, black or deep blue eye. A typical lens simply can not mask this. The good news is that there are contacts that can help. Opaque contacts are designed just for this job. Freshlook is a brand of contacts made by Acuview. They are offered in opaque selection to help those with brown or other deep ones. Some can even just brighten the eye without changing the natural colored look completely. These are called enhancers.

In any case, the contacts that you need are always available. For those who have brown, opaque contacts that are offered by some of the top brands including Acuview can do the trick. They can be cosmetic in nature or they can also correct vision problems. Whatever type you need, you can count on finding them right here. Selections of contacts are always available and most of the major brands can help you with choosing the right ones for you.

http://www.buy-contacts-now.com is a informational site about soft, hard, toric and Non Prescription Color Contacts.

The Proper Way to Care and Clean your Contact Lens!

2009-03-03T17:54:00.001+07:00

Why is contact lens care important?

Many contact lens user are either ignorant or didn't do the right things when comes to caring contact lens. Depending on the type of lens you are wearing, there are many different options for cleaning and disinfecting your lenses. Like all synthetic materials, contact lenses are subject to a buildup of micro-organisms and deposits. If not removed, these deposits and absorbed materials can build up on the lens surface which over time may result in the reduction of comfort and vision as well as an increased risk of contamination.

This is why lenses need to be cared for on a regular basis using various types of solutions, which are not only compatible with the lens materials but also with the eye itself.

Why can't water be used for rinsing contact lenses?

Tap water contains chlorine, minerals and metal particles, which can damage both the lenses and the eye. Among other things, water contains organisms, which can lead to serious infections of the eye through microbial contamination. Home made saline, purified or distilled water does not disinfect contact lenses and should not be used for rinsing the lenses. Saline are manufacture in a controlled environment and invloves designated amount of recipes of ingredients. As such home made saline, purified water from home tap should not be used to rinse contact lens.

The Right Cleaning Solutions For You.
Some lens care solution allows your eyes to stay better protected and hence healthier. The moisturizing effect of the solutions locks in moisture and prevents lens dehydration for enhanced levels of lens comfort. Some peroxide-based lens care solution comes without the preservatives found in many all-in-one solutions. Peroxide provides unsurpassed disinfecting efficacy and cleaning for improved lens comfort. If you have sensitive eyes, you need to choose those that is suitable for people with sensitive eyes. Generally it can be used with gas permeable lenses, soft contact lenses and disposable contact lenses.

In short, you should choose a suitable solutions that will:
1. lubricates contact lenses and re-wets dry and irritated eyes.

2. Relief from dry and irritated eyes. Specially formulated to lubricate and moisten your lens to help relieve irritation from dirt, smoke and dryness.

3. Enhance lens movement for comfortable lens wear.

4. Formulated for sensitive eyes as it does not contain thimerosal or chlorhexidine, preservatives to which some people are sensitive.

5. Suitable for all types of contact lenses including silicone acrylate rigid gas permeable lenses.

6. Outstanding protein removal performance for all contact lenses. Triple action formula: removes proteins, prevents calcium deposits, kills germs. Excellent antimicrobial properties: proven to kill 99% of acanthamoeba spores.

7. Preservative and enzyme free.

You should adhere to 3 Important Things on contact lens care.

1. Cleaning and Disinfection
Cleaning and disinfecting is an important step to kill micro-organisms responsible for eye infections.

2. Storage
Contact lenses must be stored in approved saline solutions.

3. Re-wetting
Use as needed to alleviate symptoms of lens dryness. This is not an actual lens care step, but can be used for extra comfort.

How about the lens case?
The lens case itself must also be cleaned and replaced regularly. After inserting lenses, rinse out lens case with saline solution, leave open to dry.

Will medicated eye drops affect my contact lens?
Medicated eye drops often have preservatives, which can penetrate the lens structure. Lenses should always be removed before inserting drops, unless they are designed for contact lenses. Certain medications transform the tear film both qualitatively and quantitatively. This can lead to temporary or even permanent incompatibility of the lenses.

Antihistamines (for hay fever), high blood pressure medications, laxatives, hormone preparations (pills), sedatives, sleeping pills, acne and rheumatism preparations, and pregnancy can alter the tear film structure.

Nicotine can tint the lenses; alcohol leads to dry eye.

Summary
Depending on the type of lens you are wearing, there are many different options for cleaning and disinfecting your lenses. Some lenses, such as daily disposable lenses require little to no lens care ? they are simply thrown away after each use. However, if you wear lenses that your eye care professional has recommended that you take out and re-insert into your eye, they should be cleaned and disinfected after each use. Proper care for your lenses can help your lenses stay clean and comfortable for you to wear. Your eye care professional can help you decide what lens care solutions are best for you.

If you experience any problems with your contact lenses, please remove your lenses and consult your eye care professional right away. Discomfort can be an early sign of a more serious complication, and early treatment can have a significant impact on overcoming problems.

Ito Nakamura is a Internet Health Enterprenuer specialising in marketing health supplements; health exercise equipments & beauty products. http://www.detoxprofessor.com/eyes.htm

Tips For Purchasing Colour Contact Lenses

2009-03-02T22:44:00.001+07:00

Colour contact lenses are an excellent choice. They allow you to change the tint of your eyes, making you look any way that you wish to. There are many opportunities available in these contacts available throughout the web. You?ll find some very amazing looks. What?s more is that you can find some of the most amazing options for a great price. In order to choosing the right colour contact lenses for you, follow these steps.

?Gotta Go. First, you must take the time to make an appointment with the eye doctor. It is necessary for you to go out and insure that you have the most accurate of prescriptions especially if you need eye correction lens choices as well. If you do not, you still need to visit your eye doctor in order to get your eye?s size measured. Most quality locations on and off the web will not sell contacts to individuals without this information anyway.

?What Shade Suits You? Now, you?ll need to consider your options. Changing the simple color of your eye is one thing. But, what color will you make them? For example, those with a black or brown eye will need to insure that lighter contacts will completely mask the eye?s color. Some very light shades are hard to choose because they just do not cover this darker color. Keep this in mind.

?Take It One Step Farther. Okay, now you know there are hundreds of different choices that go far beyond just one solid color. For example, you can and should consider wild eyes. If you haven?t heard of them, check them out. These can completely change your look from?well, human, to virtually any other animal out there. Want cat eye?s that seem to haunt you? Or, what about a red snake eye? These can do some big time damage to your friends! It goes far beyond that though. You can find a variety of options right here on the web that are logos of your favorite band, your favorite color, or even your favorite NFL team. There are hundreds of options to choose from.

?Even Better! Why not go for the special effects? You could be glowing in the dark if you want. There are even more options when you take it to this level. See if any of these seem to work for your needs as well. Once used only in theatrical performances, these are now used for anyone who is interested in having something different.

Contacts really can change the way that you look. You?ll find that there are options you have never thought of before. Some individuals enjoy purchasing several pairs of different contacts so that they can look unique in whichever way they feel like it that day. Some see the contacts as fashion accessories and have a wide range of choices depending on their look of the day.

To save some money on this type of lens, make sure to shop around on the web. You can save money and have a large selection to choose from. Need something amazing? You can even have custom contacts made up for you as well!

Susan Dean is the webmaster and publisher of http://www.online-contact-lens-shop.com Visit her site for a huge selection of discounted contact lenses.

Men Going In For Plastic Surgery?

2009-03-02T16:46:00.001+07:00

Women have historically been the race most likely to take advantage of plastic surgery. To the surprise of many, more and more men are looking to plastic surgery.

Men Going In For Plastic Surgery?

Mention plastic surgery patients and one immediately thinks of women. The names of procedures such as facelifts and breast augmentation, lend themselves to this assumption. In truth, women make up approximately 80 percent of all plastic surgery patients.

Of course, the above figure means 20 percent of the patients for plastic surgery are men. Given the fact there were over 10 million plastic surgery procedures in 2005, two to three million men underwent enhancement procedures. Obviously, plastic surgery for men is no longer a taboo or unmanly option.

Men tend to pursue personal enhancements for the same reasons as women. They desire to improve a perceived physical fault or push back the effects of time. The most popular procedures with men are facelifts, nose jobs, eyelid lifts and liposuction for the infamous beer gut. For obvious reasons, breast augmentation is not popular! Although the same titles are used for these procedures, the actual processes undertaken can vary widely from women to men due to the different contours found in the body of each gender.

So, why are more and more men turning to plastic surgery? There appear to be a few reasons. Men and women are both living longer. With this increased life expectancy, men tend to work far longer in the past and seek to keep their appearance in order. Even powerful men in the sports world, such as Jerry Jones [owner of Dallas Cowboys have gone under the knife to improve or maintain their appearance.

As society faces the fact that we live longer, the idea of plastic surgery is no longer something that raises eyebrows. While celebrity men regularly undertake it, the rest of us are also getting in on the act.

Ricardo de Silva is with PlasticSurgeonPractices.com a directory of plastic surgeons.

Presbyopia Treatment with LASIK

2009-03-02T01:19:00.001+07:00

Presbyopia is a term that is used when a person develops difficulty in seeing up close. It is related to the use of eye muscles to reshape the natural lens of the eye to achieve accommodation. Accommodation is a when the focusing power of the lens is increased and allows a person to see images up close.

The accommodative power decreases throughout life and eventually a person will need a positive power lens to improve the near vision. These lenses are often called cheaters. The need for these glasses is dependent upon a person's eyeglass prescription. A nearsighted or myopic person can often decrease the need for reading glasses by taking off his/her distance glasses.

Why is this? Well, a nearsighted or myopic person has a location up close that they can see clearly without glasses. In mathematical terms it is 1/(the eyeglass prescripton) in meters. In optical terms is the near focal point of the eye.

For many people, the loss of near vision is a frustrating experience and they seek laser vision correction for treatment. In eyeglasses, they have an option of a bifocal style lens. However, this is not possible for laser vision correction. At this time a bifocal laser treatment cannot be applied to the cornea; the tissue that undergoes the laser treatment.

What can be done? The laser can create blended or monovision. In this scenario, one eye is corrected for distance and one eye is corrected for near. The eye that is corrected for near is made intentionally myopic or nearsighted. Once this occurs the patient will function in that eye like a nearsighted person. There will be a focal point at near where the vision is clear without glasses.

The reason this is called blended vision is because the eyes work together. One eye is more dominant for distance and one eye is more dominant for near. But both eyes has some functional vision at distance and near, although each eye dominates in one area.

For many people, this is a satisfactory experience. There are many contact lens users who wear monovision contact lenses. When considering monovision laser vision correction it is important to undergo a contact lens trial. If you are unsuccessful in a contact lens trial, I would not recommend monovision laser vision correction.

If you a successful in a contact lens trial, its important to know that the monovision correction that is appropriate at the time of surgery, many not be the same correction 3-4 years later. This is because the muscles continue to fatigue and accommodation continues to worsen even after the laser vision correction. A healthy outlook is being happy with being glasses free the majority of the time. If you would only be happy with 100% glasses free for the rest of your life, then I don't think you'll be satisfied with monovision.

Marc Hirsch M.D. is a practicing laser vision correction surgeon. He publishes a blog http://www.visioncorrectionsurgery.blogspot.com which discusses laser vision correction information.

"Doc my mouth is so dry all the time. What could be the problem?"

2009-03-01T22:33:00.001+07:00

Sjogren?s syndrome is an autoimmune disorder ? a disorder in which your body attacks its own tissues because it thinks they are foreign. It prevents your body?s exocrine (moisture-producing) gland from producing enough moisture for different areas of your body. This leads to chronic and lifetime dryness. Sjogren?s syndrome affects many areas of your body. In addition to the mouth and eyes, other affected areas include the skin, vagina, respiratory tract (lungs), and gastrointestinal tract (stomach and intestines).

Even the pancreas and sweat glands may be affected.

People at risk include:

?Females who constitute about 90 per cent of patients

?People over the age of 40 years

?Those who have other autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, and scleroderma

?People on medications for allergies, high blood pressure, and depression

?People who have undergone radiation therapy

?Patients who have had bone marrow transplant

A common symptom of Sjogren?s syndrome is dryness that losts a long time. Dryness may lead to other serious medical conditions including:

?Eyes (corneal ulceration, serious infections)

?Mouth (increased incidence of cavities, bronchitis, pneumonia)

Rarely, in patients who have serious autoimmune Sjogren?s problems, the kidneys may be affected. A small percentage of patients will develop lymphoma.

The symptoms of Sjogren?s syndrome are sometimes hard to recognize because they take a long time to develop and may look like signs of other medical conditions.

Evaluation by an experience rheumatologist is recommended.

Dr. Wei (pronounced ?way?) is a board-certified rheumatologist and Clinical Director of the nationally respected Arthritis and Osteoporosis Center of Maryland. He is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine at the University of Maryland School of Medicine and has served as a consultant to the Arthritis Branch of the National Institutes of Health. He is a Fellow of the American College of Rheumatology and the American College of Physicians. For more information on arthritis and related conditions, go to: http://www.arthritis-treatment-and-relief.com

Laser Eye Correction Surgery: Will it Work for You?

2009-03-01T19:42:00.001+07:00

Technology moves at alarmingly fast rates now, and where glasses or contact lenses have been required in the past to correct vision deficiencies there is now an alternative. Laser eye correction is a relatively affordable procedure that means you won?t need to wear your reading glasses anymore and can correct virtually any eye problem. It is suitable for any adult with an eye problem and may be the answer you are looking for.

What is Laser Eye Correction?

Laser Eye Correction, or refractive surgery as it is also known, is a quick procedure usually taking up to 15 minutes per eye. The actual laser treatment consists of less than 1 minute. During this process a laser scans your eyes pinpointing hundreds of unique points on your cornea. Once this is done, the software used can determine exactly where the fault lies and ascertain the minor adjustments needed to restore your sight back to a reasonable level. The laser then reshapes the cornea so that your eyesight becomes at least 20/40 vision, although in most cases it can be restored completely to 20/20 vision. Your surgeon will, of course, talk you through the exact procedure before surgery commences and if you have any questions, do not be afraid to ask.

You will be administered with anaesthetic eye drops prior to any procedure and a subtle restraining device placed on your eyes so there is no danger of you blinking. The apparatus accounts for small eye movements, so even if you can?t quite manage to stare at the red light all the way through the procedure there shouldn?t be a problem.

Most patients suffer from little or no discomfort and the recovery time after the procedure is very little. It is advised that on completion of the correction you rest your eyes until next day, don?t stare at a television or a computer and don?t go anywhere where there is smoke or other pollutants. Next day you should be able to return to your normal daily life without the need for glasses or contact lenses.

Exactly how effective is the treatment?

Approximately 95% of patients have 20/20 vision or better following treatment and half have reported that their eyesight is better after treatment than when using glasses or contacts before. Ordinarily there is no need for further treatment because the sight you have after correction is the sight you will have for the rest of your life. In fact, many clinics offer the equivalent of a lifetime guarantee, so if you do need any enhancements you will receive them free of charge.

In patients over the age of forty it will probably be necessary to still wear reading glasses because they are required for problems other than cornea problems that can?t be treated by correctional treatment. As a general rule, though, if you have an eye problem that means you need to wear glasses to improve your sight and your sight has been at a steady level for 12 months or more the laser surgery should be successful.

The cost of Laser Eye Correction varies depending on the level of treatment you need and other determining factors but you can expect to pay between $800 and $1000 per eye. Usually, if you have both eyes done in the same visit (There are no known problems with choosing to do this) then you can expect to pay a little less.

The possible risks of Laser Eye Correction.

As with all surgery there are small risks associated with Laser Eye Correction.

There is a very low risk of infection, affecting only around 1 in 5000 patients. Most surgeons and clinics will provide you with a course of antibiotics and check ups to ensure that your eyes are reacting well to the surgery.

An enhancement may be required to correct your vision if surgery leads to over correction or under correction. Again, this is rare but still possible because everyone?s eyes are different. Some are softer than others and some harder. This can lead to under correction or over correction.

During a short period after treatment you may experience seeing halos around objects when viewed at night, but this should normally clear up after a week or so. If you continue to experience these problems then consult the surgeon who completed your correction treatment for further advice.

If you directly touch or injure your eye immediately after surgery or within 24 hours you should consult your surgeon as this can lead to a shifting of the flap that is created during treatment. A little care and attentiveness will prevent this from happening and almost any risk of shifting flaps is massively reduced after 24 hours.

Laser Eye Correction is now a mainstream treatment for the masses. Many people who wear glasses or contact lenses have considered Laser Eye Correction because it is a painless, easy procedure that will fix your eyesight and alleviate the need to wear glasses.

As with any surgery, there are risks associated with the treatment but they are minimal and consultation with your surgeon should allay any fears you may have.

?2005 Jenna Keys

Jenna Keys is editor and webmaster of http://www.vision-correction-resource.com, a website dedicated to providing information and resources on corrective eye procedures.

Eye Contact Exams

2009-03-01T15:59:00.001+07:00

It is important to have your eyes examined by an ophthalmologist or optometrist, and get a prescription, before you get contact lenses. An examination for a contact lens fitting usually takes longer than a regular eye test. You must inform your eye care professional in advance that you are planning to get contacts.

The eye care professional will first ascertain the status of your general health and that of your eyes. The professional will want to know why you need contacts?do you have problems with your vision, do you want to change the color of your eyes, or do you want to do both? The examination will be based on the information you provide.

The actual examination will consist of various tests to assess eye health and vision. On the basis of the findings, you will get the prescription for your contacts.

The eye care professional will measure eye curvature and other factors that affect the fitting of the lenses. The eyes of some people tend to be dry, and the lens should not aggravate this condition. Your cornea must also be free of problems that could make it hard for you to wear contact lenses.

Often, the eye care professional places trial lenses over the eyes and checks the fit after the lenses have settled. It may be necessary to try different pairs before you get the right fit. The right lens should provide correct vision, should not cause any adverse reactions and must not damage the cornea.

The lens must not be scratched, chipped or torn. It is the responsibility of the clinician to verify that the lenses meet all established standards and the specific requirements of the customer. Lenses require great care in handling and maintenance. The eye care professional must ensure that the user, especially the first-time user, is fully briefed about how to care for the contacts.

Follow-up visits are important after the first fitting. The professional needs to ensure that the lenses continue to fit well, cause no discomfort and do not compromise vision. The follow-up evaluation may have to continue for months in some cases, until the user and the eye care professional are fully satisfied.

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Discount Color Contacts the Best Way to Buy Them

2009-02-27T12:49:00.003+07:00

Is it safe to buy color contacts online?

If you compare color contact lens prices at the doctor?s office and at online contact lens shops, you will see that online you can get your lenses 50 to 70 percent cheaper. But you may ask, why such huge difference? Are the lenses sold online inferior in quality? Find out how you can buy discount color lenses and avoid all the pitfalls.

Luckily for you, the lenses you buy online are exactly the same as your doctor would order. Online stores have several advantages over traditional shops that result in lower prices. They don?t have to be located in a busy area where rents are high, and they require less staff. Large online shops also sell thousands of color contact lenses every day, so they keep their prices low in order to hold the market.

One disadvantage of online shopping is that you have to use your credit card. Many people think this is risky. However, large reputable retailers always use secure order forms, so with them your card is as safe as it is when you use it in a local supermarket.

What color contacts are available online?

Online shops offer a great variety of color contact lenses. The most popular are disposable color contacts - Freshlook, Acuvue 2 Colors and Expressions. You will see them in any store. Large online shops also carry a variety of traditional (annual replacement) color contacts, like Durasoft 2 Colors, Durasoft Colorblends and Illusions.

It would be wise to see what color contacts are available through the Internet and compare the brands and prices before you visit your doctor for a prescription. This way you can ask your doctor for a particular brand, rather then leave the choice to him or her.

Non prescription color contacts online

You might see many ads saying ?order no-prescription color contact lenses?. In this case ?no-prescription? means color contacts with no corrective power for people with 20/20 vision. You can find many of those online. However, to buy them you still need doctor?s prescription.

Actually, you need a doctor?s prescription to buy any contact lenses, including color and even special effect contacts. While ordering, make sure that you order the exact brand and type of lens that you were prescribed. You can?t just order Acuvue 2 Colors if you have a prescription for Freshlook Colorblends. The only thing that?s up to you is the color of the lens.

How to choose the best online contact lens store?

Cooper Vision, Ciba Vision, Bausch & Lomb and other contact lens manufacturers have their own websites, but they usually don?t sell lenses through them. So your only option for ordering color lenses on the Internet is to buy them from contact lens online stores.

Hundreds - if not thousands - of online shops sell color contact lenses, so it is not easy to find the best one. Their prices are usually similar, with only a 1 or 2 dollar price difference, per box of lenses. Some people compare prices between several companies and go with the one that offers the lowest price. However, there are several other things you will have to keep in mind.

When selecting an online contact lens store look at:

The shipping charges, and if free shipping is available
How quickly your order will be shipped
Whether they offer any additional discounts on larger orders
Whether this contact lens retailer reputable and trustworthy

It might be a bit time consuming to compare many online stores, though. So, for your convenience, there are reviews of color contact lens online stores, where several shops are compared to help you make an educated choice.

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What To Do When My Eye Has A Pimple!

2009-02-27T12:49:00.001+07:00

A stye (also spelled sty) develops when a gland at the edge of the eyelid becomes infected. Resembling a pimple on the eyelid, a stye can grow on the inside or outside of the lid. Styes are not harmful to vision, and they can occur at any age.

Sties respond well to treatment, but can recur. If untreated, sties can eventually lead to cellulitis of the eyelids, a more serious condition. They are neither contagious nor a sign of cancer.

SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS

A stye initially brings pain, redness, tenderness and swelling in the area, then a small pimple appears. Sometimes just the immediate area is swollen; other times the entire eyelid swells. You may notice frequent watering in the affected eye, a feeling like something is in the eye or increased light sensitivity.

1. Redness, swelling, and pain in a localized area of the eye.

2. An external sty may be noted when there is a tender red nodule present below the lid margin; an internal sty may not have a visible nodule.

3. Slightly blurred vision.

DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT

Styes are caused by staphylococcal bacteria. This bacterium is often found in the nose, and it's easily transferred to the eye by rubbing first your nose, then your eye.

1. An examination of the eye generally confirms this infection.

2. Many sties will drain on their own, but to facilitate the drainage of the abscess and reduce pain, a folded clean cloth can be used as a compress. The compress should be dipped in warm water, wrung out until just a little dripping remains, and applied to the eye. Dip the folded cloth repeatedly to keep the compress wet and warm. Continue the application of the compresses for 10-15 minutes. Using a clean cloth each time, apply the warm compresses 4 times a day for 3 to 4 days.

3. Drug therapy can be prescribed by your health care provider. Do not use any medicine (including over-the-counter remedies) without checking with your health care provider. Generally, drug therapy includes antibiotic eye drops/ointment and, occasionally, an antibiotic taken by mouth. Carefully follow the directions prescribed by your health care provider.

4. If a sty does not drain spontaneously with compress application, visit your health care provider for assistance. Do NOT attempt to squeeze or drain the sty yourself. This will spread the infection and may cause cellulitis. Have your eye rechecked if symptoms persist after several days of treatment.

Most styes heal within a few days on their own. You can encourage this process by applying hot compresses for 10 to 15 minutes, three or four times a day over the course of several days. This will relieve the pain and bring the stye to a head, much like a pimple. The stye ruptures and drains, then heals.

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Laser Therapy An Alternative for Vision Correction

2009-02-27T12:39:00.001+07:00

Conventional treatment for correcting eye vision problems would be either Contact Lenses, Eyeglasses or in the case of conditions such as Glaucoma, medication but what about Laser Therapy?

Laser Therapy for eye disorders has been around for about 30 years and can, if necessary be used to treat a variety of vision and eye problems.

Many people feel that Laser Therapy should be available as a first line therapy for conditions such as glaucoma however Laser Therapy is generally reserved for those not responding to or having difficulties with their medication.

Laser Therapy usually takes around 10 mins but is generally painless. As your vision may be blurry for a few hours you are unable to drive after laser therapy. A pressure check is done around 1 hour after receiving laser therapy and steroids may be given to reduce any inflammation.

Reshaping your cornea with Laser Therapy can help to correct short sightedness. The laser is focused on the center of the cornea and microscopic amounts are removed which has the effect of flattening the cornea and allowing light to correctly focus on the retina.

Another form of Laser Therapy called Photorefractive Keratectomy can be used to correct hyperopia of farsightedness. This Laser Therapy can also be used to correct astigmatism at the same time. The procedure may take around 20-30 minutes to complete.

The H-PRK laser therapy may not suit people with severe far sightedness as the result may be harder to predict and there is a greater likely hood of complications.

So will Laser Therapy take the place of Contact Lenses and Eyeglasses in the future? It might do but for now 60% of us use corrective lenses to help with our eyesight and when it come to changing your eye color, you cant beat Contact Lenses!

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Disposable Contact Lens

2009-02-27T00:34:00.001+07:00

Contact lenses that are used temporally and replaced after a specified period of time are termed as disposable contact lenses. A doctor advises you to replace the contact lenses to maintain the smooth functioning of the eye.

There are different terminologies regarding the types of contact lenses. ?Disposable contact lenses? are those that are replaced after every two weeks or even earlier. ?Frequent contact lenses? are exchanged after a month or even quarterly. ?Traditional or reusable contact lenses? are replaced in six months or in a year.

People commonly face confusion about the replacement schedule and wearing schedule intervals of contact lenses. Replacement schedule refers to the frequency of replacing the lens. Wearing schedule means just removing the lens for a short time and wearing them again. They fail to understand the true nature of the lenses whether it is disposable, frequent contact type or traditional type. They are not even able to decide if they should remove them while sleeping or to wear the contact lenses during sleep.

It is really beneficial to change your lenses as often as possible, because protein, calcium, lipids etc get collected day by day thus causing uneasiness in both the eyes and increasing the risk of infections.

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How Safe is Laser Eye Surgery?

2009-02-25T00:54:00.001+07:00

Tired of hunting around for those pesky lost spectacles? Well laser eye surgery might be the answer to your problem because it can rectify visual defects rapidly and easily.

There are two different types of corrective eye surgery by use of laser, PRK and LASIK. PRK differs from the latter because it involves a surface ablation procedure. This technique removes the outer layer of the cornea, or epithelium. Think of it rather as scraping away the outer layer of cells, rather like hosing away leaves on an autumn day. In LASIK, on the other hand, the laser is used to cut a flap in the cornea. These techniques might make it easier to read the newspaper of search for those missing car keys, but they might not suit everybody! So before embarking on what might be an expensive bout of surgery that causes you risky complications it pays to ask your ophthalmologist a number of searching questions, and don?t let the specialist get away with it if you receive a series of evasive answers.

First you need to know how effective your eye doctor thinks the procedure will be in your own particular case. Then how accurate will the re-shaping, or mapping of the eyeball be. You always want a global figure that will probably be a percentage of the number of patients who have undergone corrective eye surgery without having to resort to a second or subsequent intervention. In other words you want to be re-assured that the surgeon can get it right the first time. Of course another key question is whether or not there are side effects and what these could be. If your eye specialist is up to speed, you will have a body of evidence at your finger tips to help you make the decision of whether to proceed or not.

How effective is laser eye surgery? Sometimes expectations are not met as people can experience a halo effect, find glare particularly disturbing and lose the ability to see clearly in the dark. All of that can have serious effects on night driving for example! Moreover, experts note that 20/20 vision from laser corrected surgery may differ considerably from that experienced by the use of corrective lenses. Sometimes it might just be better and simpler to stick with the eyeglasses.

However, like everything in life you get what you pay for. It seems the more expensive the technique the less likelihood there is of risk and possible side effects. So the best advice one can give for those considering corrective eye surgery by laser is to research the subject extensively before embarking on the treatment and don?t skimp on the cost!

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LASIK Eye Surgery

2009-02-25T00:46:00.001+07:00

LASIK eye surgery is becoming more advanced and more affordable. More and more people in the United States are having LASIK and it has quickly become one of the most popular forms of vision correction. LASIK is not for everyone; before you decide to go through with LASIK surgery you should learn more about it and what it has to offer you.

As you probably already know, LASIK is Laser Assisted in Situ Keratomileusis. The LASIK procedure involves the use of an ultraviolet laser to reshape your cornea. It does this by vaporizing small amounts of the cornea?s tissue. LASIK surgery is effective in treating nearsightedness (myopia), astigmatism, and farsightedness (hyperopia).

Before undergoing LASIK eye surgery an ophthalmologist will evaluate your eyes to determine if you are a good candidate for LASIK. The eye surgeon will map out your corneas to determine how to shape them. The health of your eyes is evaluated to determine if LASIK is viable; if any problems are found it could preclude you from having LASIK surgery.

LASIK is an outpatient procedure; downtime for recovery is minimal. Most people are able to see clearly without their glasses or contacts immediately following the surgery. There are a number of side effects including problems with night vision and sensitivity to light.

You can learn more about LASIK vision correction by visiting the website LasikEssentials.com.

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Anti Aging Eye Perfecting Cream

2009-02-20T22:26:00.001+07:00

Aging is a natural process. But millions of people worldwide are concerned about growing older and search for anti-aging solutions. It is surely not healthy to be completely obsessed with aging. Today there are hundreds of products and treatments that can make you look and feel younger while slowing the aging process. Some of the most popular anti-aging products are skin supplements and the ones related to eye. Anti-aging creams or anti-wrinkle creams like Anti aging eye cream are a rage and can provide one with soothing treatment that improves the skin texture. Many of the anti-aging cosmetics allow one to see improvement while retaining the natural beauty. The most vulnerable area for aging is the area around the eyes that is why anti aging eye cream are one of the best selling skin care products.

Things to consider before buying an anti aging eye perfecting cream:

?Because the area around the eyes is so thin, it's not only more vulnerable to damage, it?s the first place one can begin to notice changes.

?Most eye creams go through rigorous safety testing because of the potential for the product to enter the eye.

?Facial moisturizers do not work in place of eye creams, because most contain active ingredients that are far too potent for the fragile eye area.

?No eye product or any anti aging eye care products should cause burning or stinging in the eye. If you experience these types of symptoms, discontinue use immediately.

?Eye creams come in two basic kinds: anti-wrinkle, and those that fight bags, puffiness and dark circles.

?According to many experts, an eye cream should be the first step in any anti-aging protocol.

?Eye creams tend to be more moisturizing (emollient), which makes them better for the area around the eye (due to the lack of natural oil glands and moisture on the skin nearest to the eye), and less so for the facial skin.

?Consumers think the more eye cream they apply, the better the product works. This is not true. Use the directed amount because the active ingredients are taken into account when the directions are given.

?Eye-tightening creams should be the last product you apply to your face (over foundation), because other creams, lotions and foundations can break down the active ingredients.

?Creams, serums and gels all have pros and cons: Gels (without alcohol, which dry out the skin) are better for acne-prone skin. Emollient creams (suitable for normal to dry skin) work well under makeup.

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Laser Eye Surgery Expectations vs. Reality

2009-02-19T10:53:00.001+07:00

Laser Eye Surgery ? What are your expectations?

The success of laser eye surgery (as with any elective surgery), is measured by how the outcome matches your before-surgery expectations. Are your expectations realistic? Can your expectations be met by laser eye surgery? It?s your surgeon?s job to help you consider all aspects of good vision prior to your laser eye surgery. Laser eye surgery can greatly improve your vision but no procedure can promise ?perfect vision? to every patient. When asked, most people say they expect to have 20/20 vision following laser eye surgery. In truth, most will be satisfied with 20/25 or 20/30 vision.

Laser eye surgery can give mild to moderately nearsighted (distant objects are not clear) patients a 90% chance to be able to drive during the day without glasses. Many of these patients will still need to wear glasses for night driving but most consider this a vast improvement to their vision before surgery. Extremely nearsighted patients who view the world through thick glasses are often not able to be fitted with contacts to correct their vision. For these patients, laser eye surgery can be a life saver and they are some of the most satisfied patients following eye surgery. These patients say that their ability to see without having to wear thick glasses is a life changing event. Many claim they feel more attractive and feel free to play sports for the first time since childhood.

It?s important to realize that good vision is more than being able to read the 20/20 line on your doctor?s eye chart. Having good vision means you also need to consider all the elements of vision:

depth of field ? can you see clearly from near to far
night vision ? can you see clearly in low light conditions
color vision ? are you able to distinguish red from green
contrast sensitivity ? can you distinguish different shades of gray
bi-ocular vision ? do your eyes work together

Will you be happy with your results following laser eye surgery? The best way to insure your happiness is to discuss your expectations with your surgeon. Will you only be happy with ?perfect? vision or are you prepared to have slightly less than perfect vision if it means you won?t need to wear contacts or glasses on a daily basis?

Refractive Eye Surgery Is LASIK the Best Option?

2009-02-19T10:42:00.001+07:00

Refractive surgery is a general term referring to the collection of many different surgical procedures, all with the key intent to fix the refractive error of the eye. Refractive surgery is the preferred treatment for rectifying a variety of vision impairments. Its popularity is owing to the fact that it produces efficacious and predictable vision improvement without any major side effects.

Essentially speaking, refractive surgery is any eye surgery employed to improve visual acuity and decrease dependency on glasses or contact lenses. The refractive surgery field encompasses operative procedures for all types of refractive errors, be it myopia, hypermetropia, astigmatism or presbyopia. The most common procedure is to use lasers to reshape the corneal tissue.

Laser Assisted In-Situ Keratomileusis (LASIK) is the most commonly performed refractive surgery procedure. Especially recommended for treating nearsightedness, it consists of cutting a flap in the cornea in order to carve the tissue underneath and give it the desired shape. The eye surgeon may either use a microkeratome (a precision surgical instrument) or a laser to cut a flap of the corneal tissue. Then onwards, the underneath tissue is reshaped with the aid of the excimer laser (a high-precision ultraviolet chemical laser).

Other refractive surgery procedures include Laser Assisted Sub-Epithelium Keratomileusis (LASEK), EPI-LASIK, Photorefractive keratectomy (PRK), Radial keratotomy (RK) and arcuate keratotomy (AK), among others. Cataract extraction and intraocular lens implants may also be considered as types of refractive surgeries, since the key intent is to extract the lens with a refractive error and replace it with a new lens that provides clear and improved vision.

As of now, LASIK is a clear winner among the available eye corrective surgical procedures. All the above listed refractive surgery procedures have potential complications. However, LASIK has a minimal complication rate of a mere 5%. With the technology in hand and with proper pre-operative examination, your laser eye surgery would go as smooth as a walk in the park.

The LASIK Surgeons Directory will help you find a LASIK surgeon. Nicola Kennedy publishes articles and reports and provides news, views and information about LASIK and refractive surgery at Your Lasik Information.

Professional Tips For An Instant Makeover

2009-02-19T10:30:00.000+07:00

If you want to improve and enhance your appearance but don't want to wait till you lose weight, go through and recover from plastic surgery, or have enough money to buy a complete new wardrobe then try these five simple quick techniques that are used by the top professionals in the beauty and image industries to perform amazing makeovers.

1. Change your hair color - One of the most effective ways to change and improve your personal appearance is to change your hair color. You don't even have to drastically change the color. By just changing the color one or two shade or with strategically placed highlights you can make an incredible difference.

2. Shape and groom your eyebrows - Celebrity makeup artist Kevyn Aucoin used to say The perfectly groomed brow can change the face and he was correct properly shaped and groomed eyebrows can visually change your face shape and instantly give you a non surgical eye lift.

3. Only wear clothes that fit properly - When your wear clothes that properly fit your body you will instantly appear pounds thinner. You should avoid clothes that cling, are so tight that they create bulges and bumps or clothes that are so large they hang off your body and balloon out. Select clothes that are slightly tailored and gently skim your body.

4. Wear colors that flatter you - Wearing colors that flatter you especially near your face such as blouses, jackets and accessories will immediately make your complexion appear brighter and healthier, add a sparkle to your eyes and put a smile on your face.

5. Use good posture - Utilizing good posture will instantly make you look thinner, taller, and younger and allows you to project a better physique without having to actually change your body. To see for yourself the power of good posture stand sideways in front of a full length mirror has you usually do, now head up, neck straight, shoulders straight, tummy in, spine straight and WOW what a difference!

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LASIK To Correct Astigmatism

2009-02-19T01:16:00.001+07:00

If you are considering LASIK to correct astigmatism you may want to know a little more about the surgery. This article will contain some facts about LASIK to correct astigmatism.

LASIK to correct astigmatism involves surgery to a very delicate part of your eye.

LASIK to correct astigmatism has risks and there is always a chance of complications.

If you have LASIK to correct astigmatism you may not have perfect vision after the surgery.

Hundreds of thousands of people have had LASIK to correct astigmatism and most have been very satisfied.

When you have LASIK to correct astigmatism you may need additional surgery.

LASIK to correct astigmatism is often not covered by insurance companies.

If you have LASIK to correct astigmatism you will still need reading glasses at some point in your life, usually mid-forties.

The long-term negative effects of LASIK to correct astigmatism are not known because the procedure is still too new.

LASIK to correct astigmatism is not reversible.

You should be at least 18 years of age for LASIK to correct astigmatism.

Do not have LASIK to correct astigmatism if you are pregnant or nursing.

There are certain prescriptions you can not take if you are considering LASIK to correct astigmatism.

You need to be in good health before having LASIK to correct astigmatism.

Your eyes should also be healthy if you are planning on having LASIK to correct astigmatism.

Be sure to find a surgeon who is experienced in performing LASIK to correct astigmatism.

Find out the success rate of the surgeon who plans to do the LASIK to correct astigmatism.

Ask about the laser that will be used during your LASIK to correct astigmatism surgery. Make sure the laser is approved by the FDA.

Talk to your surgeon about the LASIK to correct astigmatism surgery and recovery process.

Before you have LASIK to correct astigmatism you should have a general knowledge of the procedure and the risks involved.

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LASIK Eye Surgery: Safe or Dangerous

2009-02-17T18:33:00.001+07:00

The question that goes through the mind of most every person considering LASIK eye correction surgery is whether or not it is safe. For those who don?t know, LASIK or ?Laser Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis? is a type of vision correction surgery in which surgery is performed on the cornea of the eye using a laser.

Many who consider this surgery often have concerns of whether or not it is safe. Only through thoroughly understanding the procedure and the possible consequences can one make such a determination. LASIK surgery is most definitely not for everyone and knowing what makes you a good candidate can help you make that decision.

The first thing to remember is that LASIK surgery is a biological procedure and as with any biological procedure the human body may or may not accept it. This means that there is no one hundred percent surefire way to know that it will work or not. Needless to say, we as a society take these kinds of risks every day and may not even know it. For example, we drive to work every day and leave ourselves open to unsafe drivers yet we outweigh the dangers because it is important for us to get to work everyday to support ourselves.

Commonly, LASIK surgery is very successful. The amount of long term complications is less than half a percent. These odds are fairly great of a successful procedure compared to many other types of surgeries. The most common problems associated with LASIK surgery are as follows:

?Blurred Vision (temporary or long term)
?Loss of eyesight (or may be worse than before)
?Over correction or under correction
?Inability to drive at night due to night blindness

Most of the complications listed above may be treated with additional surgical procedures and are fairly uncommon for the most part. LASIK surgery on the other hand have given people eyesight with as good as 20/20 vision and given people a chance to see without the help of contacts or glasses. Who seems to make a good candidate for LASIK are those who?s vision have impaired them from normal day-to-day functions. This often justifies the reason for getting such a surgery. Many surgeons usually recommend these types of patients over the ones strictly wanting a type of cosmetic surgery in which they no longer have to wear glasses. Knowing this can help you decide whether or not the risks are greater than or less than the value of a successful LASIK procedure.

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Makeup Tips For Green Eyes

2009-02-17T18:13:00.000+07:00

Green eyes are really fun to work with. They have such a wide color range from turqouise to chartreuse to forest green to bright light green and on and on.

These tips are designed for the magority of green eyes, but of course there are exceptions to every rule. My best advice is to try every color that you're interested in. You'll be surprised what looks good.

Choosing An Eyeshadow

These colors are some of the most popular for green eyes.

Try different browns, especially chocolate tones. Browns and dark greens with copper or gold highlights are also a great choice.

Apricots and taupes are good choices for highlighters.

Dark purples, plums and metallics work too. Coppers and golds will make a really glamorous evening look for makeup tips for green eyes. I personally really like the way deep purples look with dark green eyes.

Colors To Avoid

When you're learning makeup tips for green eyes, it also helps to know what colors you might want to avoid.

First up, blues. Any color of blue doesn't do green eyes justice. I would recommend avoiding light blues, dark blues and even some colors (purples or pinks) with blue undertones.

Pinks are also a hard color to judge. Some can look really, really good and others can look really, really bad. This is usually a matter of trial and error.

Silvers are not a good choice either. Leave them for the blue eyes.

Eyeliner Colors

Unless you really like black eyeliner, it's usually a color to avoid. Try steely grays or chocolate browns. Use gold or white to open up the eye if your eyes are small.

The Rule Of Thumb

A good rule of thumb when choosing a color for makeup tips for green eyes is to focus on warm colors and avoid cool colors.

Like I said, there are exceptions to every rule, but this should provide a nearly fail-safe method for choosing eyeshadow colors to bring out the beauty of your green eyes.

The Application

How you apply your eyeshadow depends how many colors you're wearing and what the occasion is.

For basic every day wear, here's what you do.

1. Apply a highlighter like crystalline to the entire eye from the bottom of the crease to the eyebrow.

2. Use a taupe or apricot next and apply it to the whole eyelid and blend it just above the crease with the crystalline.

3. Then use your third color (chocolate brown, dark green, copper, etc.) and apply it one of two ways:

a. Apply it from the middle of your eyelid from the eyelash to just above the crease. Blend it well. You can even blend it under the lower lashes for a more dramatic look.

b. Apply it from the inner corner of your eyelid and sweep it out to the outer corner of your eye. It will get thicker the further out you go. Blend well.

4. Apply eyeliner and mascara as you normally would.

And there you go! Great makeup tips for green eyes.

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Unsure About LASIK? Alternatives to LASIK Surgery

2009-02-15T16:52:00.001+07:00

It?s true that LASIK is one of the most prevalent types of eye surgery. However, a few people are either not comfortable with, or not suitable for surgery due to inadequate thickness of the corneal tissue. There are several alternatives to surgery, each possessing certain characteristics that make it more appropriate in a particular situation. The procedures may be different, but the key intent is to correct the vision. The following are a few of the major alternatives to LASIK surgery.

LASEK (Laser-Assisted Sub-Epithelial Keratomiluesis) is a recent addition to the refractive surgery catalog. As noted above, the density of the corneal tissue is inadequate in some patients, and hence, LASIK is not a possible option for them. In such a scenario, procedures like LASEK or PRK (Photo-Refractive Keratectomy) can be viable alternatives. These procedures produce the same results but require less tissue removal when compared with the LASIK procedure. That is, a thinner flap is cut in the corneal tissue.

Intraocular Lens Implant ? In essence, this surgery is the same as cataract extraction with placement of a clear intraocular lens. The natural lens, the one having a refractive error, is extracted and replaced with a clear lens that provides clearer vision. This procedure is especially beneficial if the patient is suffering from hypermetropia (farsightedness) and that too with a high refractive error.

Spectacles or Contact Lenses ? Glasses and contact lenses have been a popular choice for many years now. They are an affordable alternative to surgery. Spectacles or contact lenses are certainly a much safer proposition, since any sort of surgery has a potential for side effects and complications. There can be nothing as simple as wearing spectacles or contact lenses. With an elaborate series of new designs and makes, your spectacles can be strong fashion statement as well.

Don?t hastily jump on a conclusion. It is advised that you carefully examine all the above alternatives prior to going in for a surgery. Do your best to avoid any surgical treatment. If you suffer from a minor refractive error, one that can be easily corrected by wearing glasses or contact lenses, there is no point going in for a LASIK surgery.

Nicola Kennedy publishes articles and reports and provides news, information and views about Lasik eye surgery. The LASIK Surgeons Directory will help you find a LASIK surgeon.

Acquired Color Vision Deficiency

2009-02-14T00:54:00.001+07:00

Oliver Sacks, in the Case of the Colorblind Painter, describes how an artist, who was famous for his brilliantly-colored abstract canvasses, suddenly and irreversibly loses all color perception as the result of a car accident. This tragic case depicted by Sacks is one example of an acquired color vision deficiency.

What were once vibrant works of art now appeared to him grayish or black and white. It was a devastating blow for a lifelong painter whose art and life were now without meaning. Not all cases of this affliction, however, are as sudden, complete or permanent: onset can be slow and appreciation of colors can change gradually over time depending on the particular eye disease.

However, whereas inherited alterations to color vision tend to remain stable through life, late onset color vision changes can be an early sign of disease or a side effect of prescribed medication. It is important, therefore, that you consult your doctor should you become aware of any changes in your perception of color.

To clarify matters, let's look at the differences between acquired color vision deficiency and inherited or congenital deficiencies:

Typically congenital deficiencies involve confusion over red and green. Acquired deficiencies more often than not are a blue-yellow problem.

There is a gender imbalance in congenital defects as they are linked to the X female chromosome. This means mothers (whose vision will be apparently normal) carry the defect to their sons. Inherited color vision deficiency is, therefore, more prevalent in males than females.

By contrast, acquired defects are not gender-related except by gender differences in the experience of brain trauma injuries, for example.

As touched on above acquired defects are less likely to be stable over time. With congenital defects both eyes tend to be affected equally whereas acquired color deficiencies are more likely to affect one eye more than the other. Stroke victims typically experience a more pronounced color deficiency in one eye.

Acquired defects are not as easily diagnosed or detected with standard color vision tests. The changes can be very subtle which is why early reporting is essential.

If you acquire color deficiencies you are more likely to encounter difficulties in correctly naming colors. This is because life-long experience with defective color perception enables those with the inherited form to use compensatory techniques to overcome their handicap.

Because acquired color vision deficiencies are the result of life events, they can arise from a variety of different causes affecting the retina, visual pathways or areas of the brain which process color information.

A wide range of prescription drugs, conditions such as multiple sclerosis, diabetes and cardiovascular diseases, some liver diseases and many eye diseases can affect the cone nerve cells which enable us to discriminate fine detail and colors by day.

As a result, and often in only one eye at a time, color vision is temporarily or permanently changed. Both men and women are affected equally.

Sufferers from arthritis, heart disease and depression sometimes find their color vision impaired as a side effect of their long-term use of prescription drugs. Even stroke patients who take aspirin over many years to thin the blood can encounter altered color perception.

Cataracts, glaucoma and the majority of eye problems affecting the retina or nerve pathways to the brain are associated with a reduced ability to differentiate colors, including blues and greens.

But the most widespread form of acquired color vision deficiency in the developed world, affecting some 23 per cent of people over the age of 65, is age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Involving a loss of the cone-rich area of central vision (the macula) where color vision is sharpest it often leads to blindness.

Finally, the condition known as optic neuritis, which can result in a distortion or lack of color vision, illustrates well how one example of acquired color vision deficiency can be an indicator of two very different prognoses.

This inflammation of the optic nerve is sometimes diagnosed in young children following an illness such as measles or mumps. The symptoms ? blurred vision accompanied by distortion of color vision ? are generally transient.

However, it can also be an early indicator of neurological impairment. Optic neuritis affects mainly adults in their thirties, one-third of whom go on to develop multiple sclerosis later in life.

So, the best advice to give an individual is to have an eye examination, which includes a test for color vision, if there is the slightest reason for concern.

? 2006 Maureen P Cook Maureen Cook writes articles for publication from her home in England. In this article, she explains Acquired Color Vision Deficiency. To read more, go to Color Vision Deficiency.

Dizziness And Headache: A Complex Combo

2009-02-12T03:42:00.000+07:00

Headache accompanied with dizziness is a very common health condition. In fact when you receive the combination of headache and dizziness, the diagnosis becomes even more important. Herein, you need to find out if the symptoms of headaches and dizziness are independent or interrelated in you. In many cases they could be well related to migraine as well. So it is a must to reach the root cause of the problem.

Dizziness headache could be due to many factors. Take for instance a daily activity of exercising. Those concerned with health and fitness know that exercising is good for health viewed from any angle. But if you are doing the right thing at the wrong time, take for example- exercising in the heat, you may experience difficulty in breathing and will surely feel dizziness along with headache. This may even lead to total exhaustion and heat stroke.

In such a situation the cure for your dizziness headache is not medication, but taking proper rest and diet that will cool down the body from within.

But there are many of the painkillers which are regularly prescribed for treating headaches of all kinds. NSAIDs are the first-line of drugs recommended to treat the mild to moderate migraine headaches. But this could be damaging at times. For, some or the other side effects are sure to affect you when you treat your headache from these medicines.

Ibuprofen for example, could be the cause of gastrointestinal irritation and increased blood pressure. In the aged people, it is likely to cause dizziness, drowsiness or blurred vision. When taken with lithium, sodium and white willow, Ibuprofen has even adverse of the effects.

In this context, it is essential for you to know what the function of lithium is. It is a mineral that is usually prescribed to manic depression.

Those who are addicted to alcohol have the possibility of their warfarin being affected. This condition has again several other side effects including severe dizziness or headache.

Diazepam is another prescribed drug for migraine. But it can severely harm unborn babies, as it can pass through breast milk. Its side effects are drowsiness and headache. So it is very difficult to decide about the basic or root causes of the dizziness headache.

Caffeine- the harbinger of tea and coffee gives an inspiring kick for activities throughout the day. Try to give up these drinks for a week to start with. You will experience headache. You will suffer from headache, and drowsiness.

So, your confusion prevails. Is it dizziness due to headache?Or, headache due to dizziness? Or for that matter is it an altogether some other cause, not related to either of these conditions?

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Contact Lenses vs Glasses What is Best for You?

2009-02-12T00:18:00.001+07:00

Many people wear contact lenses for reasons of convenience and beauty, but they also have practical advantages over glasses. Here are some of them:

Vision becomes more natural and the sizes of objects are represented correctly. Glasses distort the form and the size of an object
The frame of a pair of glasses limits peripheral vision
Contact lenses move with your eyes
Lenses do not mist over in cool or damp weather, they do not freeze in the winter, they do not become wet under a rain and snow does not stick to them.
If the powers your eyes require are significantly different, contact lenses can be made in such a way that both eyes will operate in coordination
Lenses are irreplaceable for people who play sports, dance, or have an active lifestyles.
Lenses help your children avoid the psychological and physical traumas related to wearing glasses.
Contact lenses can protect the cornea during recuperation. Special soft medical lenses are made for this purpose.

Contact lens cons

On the down side:

contact lenses need frequent replacement, so they cost more
wearing contact lenses presents a certain risk of eye infection, particulary if you don?t clean them properly
caring for your lenses takes time

When contact lenses are definitely superior to glasses

In cases of severe short-sightedness, when thick glasses are very heavy and make your eyes look small
In cases where there is a big difference (more than 2.5 diopters) between the visual acuity of your eyes. With such a condition, glasses can?t provide adequate correction
In cases where your cornea needs special protection - for excample, after the removal of a cataract

It seems that benefits contact lenses offer outweigh the effort that is needed to take care of them. Besides, many people think that they simply don?t look good in glasses. Contacts are a perfect solution for this problem because they are practically invisible.

Tanya Turner is a contact lens expert and a founder of http://www.1-contact-lenses-consumer-guide.com/, where you can find unbiased information about eye health and all types of contact lenses with reviews and pictures

Different Types of Prescription Eyeglasses

2009-02-12T00:11:00.001+07:00

Prescription eyeglasses are glasses that have been prescribed by an optometrist to be worn by someone who has been diagnosed with a certain eye condition. Depending on the condition, a different lens will be prescribed.

Prescription eyeglasses are broken down into four different categories.

The Single Vision Lens has the same focal power from the top of the lens to the bottom of the lens. People who have been diagnosed as farsighted, nearsighted or with having astigmatism can wear single vision lenses to correct these types of eye disorders. Astigmatism is a condition that doesn't allow light to reflect on the retina, thus causing distorted images.

A Bifocal Lens is used to correct a condition call Presbyopia. This disorder usually occurs in people in their late 40's. If a person has been diagnosed with Presbyopia, they can't focus in on close objects. That is where the Bifocal Lens is helpful. The top of the lens is used for distant vision and the bottom of the lens is helpful with close vision. People with Presbyopia need both types of Focal View on their prescription eyeglasses.

The Trifocal Lens-meaning they have three focal views-is designed similar to the bifocal lens with the exception to the center focal point on the lens is for intermediate vision.

The fourth type of lens is the Multi Focal lens. It has more than one focal view; therefore a Bifocal and a Trifocal are types of multi focal lenses.

Other types of lenses that are specially designed for other purposes include the Computer Lens. They are designed so that when sitting at a computer, a person can view the monitor and papers nest to the monitor at the same time. And then there are Double Bifocals, which are rarely prescribed, but when they are it is usually for pilots, electricians or other professions that need to have close vision overhead.

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A LASIK Eye Surgery Checklist

2009-02-11T00:17:00.001+07:00

If you are considering going through Lasik eye surgery here are a few things you will want to take into consideration :-

Will there be any impact on your career - does your job prohibit refractive surgery?

Is the financial cost to high - can you really afford this procedure?

Existing medical conditions - e.g., do you have an autoimmune disease or other major illness? Do you have a chronic illness that might slow or alter healing?

Current eye conditions - do you have or have you ever had any difficulties with your eyes except needing glasses or contact lenses?

Are you taking any medication - do you take steroids or other drugs that might prevent healing?

Are your eyes in a stable condition - has your prescription altered in the last year?

How strong or weak are your glasses - do you use glasses/contacts only some of the time? Do you need an exceptionaly strong prescription?

Do you have an unusual pupil size - are your pupils extra large in dim circumstances?

Is the thickness of your Cornea ok - do you have thin corneas?

Dry eye - do you have dry eyes or is your tear gland working properly?

Overtreatment or undertreatment - are you willing and able to have extra surgery to get the desired result?

You may still need reading glasses - do you have presbyopia? The results may not be lasting - do you think this is the last correction you will ever need? Do you realize that long-term results are not known?

You could suffer permanent loss of vision - do you know some patients may lose some vision or experience blindness?

Dry eyes - do you know that if you have dry eyes they could become worse, or if you don't have dry eyes before you could develop chronic dry eyes as a result of surgery?

You could develop various visual symptoms - do you know about glare, halos, starbursts, etc. and that night driving may be difficult?

Contrast sensitivity - do you know your vision could be severely reduced in dim light circumstances?

Bilateral treatment - do you know the additional risks of having both eyes treated at the same time?

Patient information - have you read the patient data booklet about the laser being used for your procedure?

What is your doctors experience - how many eyes has your doctor performed LASIK surgery on with the same laser?

Does he have the correct equipment - does your doctor use a FDA-approved laser for the procedure you need?

Have you been given all the Information - is your doctor keen to spend the time to answer all your concerns?

Will your doctor provide long-term care - does your doctor encourage follow-up and management of you as a patient? Your preop and postop care may be provided by a doctor other than the surgeon.

Make sure you are comfortable - do you feel you know your doctor and are comfortable with an equal exchange of information?

No contact lenses prior to evaluation and surgery - can you go for an extended period of time not wearing contact lenses?

Have a thorough exam - have you arranged not to drive or work after the exam?

Read and understand the informed consent - has your doctor given you an informed consent form to take home and answered all your queries?

No makeup before surgery - can you go 24-36 hours without makeup prior to surgery?

Arrange for transportation - can someone drive you home after surgery?

Plan to take a few days to recover - can you take time off to take it easy for a couple of days if necessary?

Expect not to see clearly for a few days - do you know you will not see clearly immediately?

Know sights, smells, sounds of surgery - has your doctor made you feel comfortable with the actual steps of the procedure?

Be prepared to take drops/medications- are you willing and able to put drops in your eyes at regular intervals?

Be prepared to wear an eye shield - do you know you need to protect the eye for a period of time after surgery to avoid injury?

Expect some pain/discomfort - do you know how much pain to expect?

Know when to seek help - do you recognize what problems could occur and when to seek medical intervention?

Know when to expect your vision to stop changing - are you aware that final results could take a long time?

Make sure your refraction is stable before any further surgery - if you don't get the desired outcome, do you know not to have an enhancement until the prescription stops changing?

This may all sound very daunting but the vast majority of people who have Lasik eye surgery experience a very good result, by taking the time to prepare properly, you will greatly increase your prospects of a good result also.

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Allergic Conjunctivitis

2009-02-03T23:42:00.001+07:00

The common term frequently used for conjunctivitis is pink eye. However, this term is only properly used to refer to conjunctivitis which is caused by a viral infection of the eye. What we will target here is allergic conjunctivitis, its causes, and some treatments.

Allergic conjunctivitis is caused when the mast cells (part of the body's immune system) in the eye react to allergens which the body's immune system deems to be foreign to one's body. There is a large number of mast cells in the eyes, which makes them a common location for these types of allergic reactions.

The allergic reaction causes a release of histamines, which is the immune system's way of counteracting the allergen. What follows is enlargement of the blood vessels in the conjunctiva (a thin membrane which covers the white of the eye and the inside of the eyelid).

Symptoms of allergic conjunctivitis may include, but are not limited to, slight swelling of the area around the eyes, redness, itching, and tearing (crying). One may also experience nasal symptoms such as congestion, sneezing, runny nose, and itching. While other forms of conjunctivitis may affect only one eye, the allergic form generally manifests itself in both eyes.

There are five different types of allergic conjunctivitis. These are:

1. Seasonal Allergic Conjunctivitis (SAC): This is the most common type of the five listed here. It usually occurs when the seasons change and is caused by airborne allergens such as tree, weed, and grass pollens, as well as many different types of mold. Quite often those who suffer from this eye affliction also have allergic rhinitis, also know as hay fever. This is often the source of SAC.

This form of allergic conjuntivitis can be treated with over-the-counter (OTC) medications, as well as prescriptions.

2. Perennial Allergic Conjunctivitis (PAC): PAC can occur year-round and is frequently cause by pet or animal dander, dust mites, feathers, and other like substances. Although this form of conjunctivitis can occur all year long, the symptoms may be more severe during seasonal changes. The symptoms are very similar to those of the seasonal form.

Again, this type of allergic conjunctivitis can be treated by OTC and prescription medications. One may also avoid pet/animal dander and feathers to lessen the chances of attacks. The use of an air purifier indoors can also provide relief from irritants which may cause this allergic reaction.

Although untreated bouts of seasonal or perennial allergic conjunctivitis rarely lead to long-term complications, they can cause serious problems with other parts of the eye. One can develop an inflammation of the iris, or colored part, of the eye. Please seek appropriate treatment for both of these

3. Vernal Conjunctivitis: This a chronic form of conjunctivitis which occurs most frequently during the spring and fall seasons. It can cause permanent damage to one's vision, making it one of the two most dangerous forms of allergic conjuntivitis.

Vernal Conjunctivitis is more likely to occur in males than females, and has both allergic and non-allergic forms. An eye-care speciaist who also specializes in allergies should be able to pinpoint and treat this form of conjuntivitis most effectively.

4. Atopic Keratoconjunctivitis: This is a form of allergic conjunctivitis which is associated with atopic dermatitis (also known as eczema) of the eyelids and face. The symptoms include those of seasonal and perennial allergic conjunctivitis, as well as a stringy or ropy discharge from the eyes.

This form of allergic conjunctivitis first manifests itself most frequently in persons in their teens and early 20's. It may also occur in persons who have a history of allegies, especially allergic rhinitis and/or asthma.

As with Vernal Conjunctivitis, Atopic Keratoconjunctivitis left untreated can cause permanent damage to one's eyes.

5. Giant Papillary Conjunctivitis: This form of allergic conjunctivitis is most frequently associated with the use of contact lenses. It is believed to be caused by an allergic reaction to proteins which may adhere to the surface of the lenses, prosthetic devices used for the eye, or sutures used in eye surgery.

The indications of this form of allergic conjunctivitis can be bumps which occur on the insides of the eyelids. It may also have non-allergy related causes.

These last three types of allergic conjunctivitis are best treated by an eye-care specialist. It is not advisable to treat these with any OTC products unless so advised by your physician.

In fact, it is best to consult a physician or specialist before treating any eye affliction with O-T-C medications. While they may provide short-term relief, it is not always wise to treat one's eyes without first knowing the exact cause of the allergic conjunctivitis, and the most effective and safest form of treatment. Misuse of OTCs can cause other eye ailments or damage which may or may not be reversible. So always consult the appropriate health care professional before treating yourself.

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Michael Russell
Your Independent guide to Eye Care
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Eye Health 9 Simple Ways to Keep Your Eyes Healthy

2009-02-03T16:46:00.001+07:00

Do you eyes feel tired and sore by the end of the day? Modern life puts a lot of stress on our bodies and eyes are among the first things to suffer. But it doesn't have to be this way. Learn simple things you can do for your eye health and your eyes will feel and look much better in only a few days.

Have your eyes checked every 12 month

Uncorrected vision problems can progress, and wearing corrective contact lenses or glasses that are no longer right for you can cause vision problems and severe headaches.

If your contacts don't feel right in your eyes, it is probably time to visit an eye doctor, even if it hasn't been a year since your last visit.

Go for the best quality contact lenses

Not all contact lenses are equal. Some are safe for you, while others put you at risk of damaging your eyes.

See reviews of quality contact lenses. Knowing what the modern contact lens industry has to offer will help you make an educated choice, not just blindly follow what your doctor says.

In summer, always wear sunglasses

It is proven that UV rays can seriously damage your eyes, but good sunglasses can prevent this damage. When buying sunglasses, make sure that they block at least 98% of UV radiation. Contrary to popular belief, light sunglasses can block UV as well as very dark ones, even though dark glasses usually offer more protection against bright sunlight.

By the way, did you know that you need sunglasses on cloudy days as well? Clouds might provide shade, but they are no barrier for UV light. Clouds are basically water, and water is UV-transparent.

Finally, remember that you would need sunglasses even if your contact lenses offer UV protection. Even a very high quality lens can only protect the area it covers, but the entire surface of your eye needs protection.

Eat what is good for you and your eyes

The good news is that there are no foods that would be harmful for your eyes. Most foods don't affect your eyesight at all, although the right vitamins and minerals are helpful. Recent studies have shown that vitamins of the antioxidant group can prevent, or at least slow down, age-related conditions like macular degeneration and the development of cataracts. So a healthy diet won't restore eyesight that is already lost, but it can definitely slow down the process of the disease, or prevent one from starting.

Vitamins C, A and E, folic acid, selenium and zinc are definitely beneficial for the health of your eyes. The effects of the other vitamins and minerals aren't determined yet, but it seems likely that they affect your eyesight as well. Thousand-page books have been written on the topic of nutrition for eye health but, to summarize, it is known that whatever is good for your body is good for your eyes, too. So put a carrot and a bunch of grapes into your lunch box.

When you read or work on the computer make sure that the light is right

It is a common knowledge that working with poor light can cause eyestrain, but light that is too bright can do as much damage.

Keep your blinds down on sunny days and switch off half of the household lights, if possible. The best lighting for working on the computer is a soft desk light, coming from the side. Also, you can try decreasing the brightness of your monitor. The colors won't be so vivid, but your eyes will feel much better by the end of the day

Give your eyes a health break

The great invention of the 20th century - computers - is not so great from the point of view of health. Almost everybody feels discomfort in their eyes after peering at a computer screen all day long. This is because people blink about 25% less often then usual, while working at the computer, which causes eye dryness.

I won't advise you to blink more often - it is almost impossible to control natural reflexes. One thing you can do, though, is close your eyes and count to 5 before opening them, whenever your computer decides to take its sweet time doing something. Another thing is to look away from the screen and focus on some faraway object, as often as possible. If you train yourself into the habit, your eyes should feel much better at the end of your working day.

If you wear contact lenses, take proper care of them

Contact lenses don't require a lot or fuss, but you can't neglect their cleanliness. Every time you put your lenses in or take them out, rinse them. You should also take care to change the solution, when you are putting your lenses to rest for the night.

Wear your contact lenses to the recommended schedule

Daily disposable lenses should be replaced daily, two weeks replacement lenses should be replaced every two weeks, and so on. Some people try to save money by wearing their lenses for much longer than is intended. This isn't a good idea. Even though the quality of the lens itself might not decline, protein build-up will make your vision less clear. Another thing to consider is that the longer you wear your lenses, the higher is your risk of eye infections.

There are other ways to save on your contacts without risking your eye health. See suggestions on how to get discount contact lenses.

Try not to wear your contact lenses from 6 in the morning until midnight. Most lenses aren't designed to be worn for longer than 12 hours. If this doesn't suit your life style, though, try using extended wear lenses. You can wear Acuvue contacts for a week without removing them, or Focus Night and Day lenses for up to 30 days.

If you want to change the color of your eyes, choose only top quality color contact lenses

Color contact lenses are great fun. If you didn't try them yet, maybe you should. But only high quality color contacts, like Freshlook or Acuvue 2 Colors, are as safe and comfortable as they are beautiful. Many beauty salons, however, sell color contacts lenses of questionable quality, and these can do serious damage to your eyes.

If you follow these simple rules, your eyes should feel much better. They will look better too - you might notice that your eyes shine and their whites are actually white, again.

How Much Does Plastic Surgery Cost? Breaking It Down

2009-02-03T13:13:00.001+07:00

Plastic surgery costs can vary widely from one surgeon to another. Several factors govern the cost of a particular plastic surgery procedure. A couple of major factors include the surgeon?s expertise and experience, and the length and complexity of the procedure. Moreover, the cost may vary from one clinical setting to another. A surgeon owning a state of the art clinic and wielding advanced equipment would charge more for a particular procedure, in order to cover the cost of his/her investments. The same procedure if carried out at a fairly average clinical facility might incur a significantly lower expense.

Whatever the cost, it should be disclosed and settled upon prior to the surgery. Some medical facilities tout attractive bargains, concealing certain costs in order to dupe prospective clients. Therefore, the patient must ensure that the cost agreed to covers the surgery, anesthesia, post-operative exams, and corrective procedures if required. The patient must also make sure that the surgeon has a provision for post-operative care. Plastic surgery costs are typically not covered by insurance unless the surgical procedure is regarded as a reconstructive procedure. However, several finance schemes are available, which allow the patient to pay the costs in easy installments.

At the advent of plastic surgery, the procedure was the preserve of the affluent few, since the costs were simply overwhelming. However, with advances in technology, plastic surgery procedures are now almost ubiquitous. This has significantly reduced the expenses, and made plastic surgery accessible to the populace. The costs depend on the particular plastic surgery procedure performed, and may vary between $1,500 and $8,000. According to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery?s most recent (2003) estimates, average expense incurred for a few major procedures is as follows:

- Breast Augmentation - $3,360
- Breast Lift - $3,965
- Abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) - $4,827
- Breast Reduction (women) - $5,351
- Facelift - $5,966
- Lower Body Lift - $7,874
- Rhinoplasty (nose reshaping) - $3,869

Nicola publishes an informational site about liposuction surgery, with articles and news, tips and views to help you make the correct choice about Liposuction Surgery at http://lipo.plastic-surgery-info.net

The Concept of Refractive Errors and Their Corresponding Vision Correction

2009-02-03T02:42:00.001+07:00

The eyeball is a spherical organ situated in a bony cavity called the orbit. The muscles are located not only on each side of the eye, but also on the top and the bottom of the eye.

Based on this primary description of the anatomy of the eye, it can be deduced that the eye is such a highly sensitive organ that proper attention and safeguard must be taken into consideration.

Since many problems and health habits begin in childhood, sound principles of safe care need to be stressed at this time.

Complaints such these need to be investigated: headaches, dizziness, tiredness after close eye work, ?cannot see well,? letters jump or run together, or eyes that feel scratchy or itchy. The appearance of inflamed or watery eyes, red rimmed, encrusted or puffy lids, recurring sties, crossed eyes, and unequal pupils may be significant.

Unusual behavior also should be noted such as holding a book too close, frowning, blinking, etc. A combination of these signs may be a short duration and often expected with an upper respiratory infection. However, persistence of these complaints indicates the need for a vision correction.

Vision and Vision Correction

Just as the eyes often reflect a systemic problem, an eye weakness may affect the total well-being of a person. The concept of total health care must be recognized by the health experts. An individual may complain of a minor visual disturbance and pass it off as something that may clear by itself. Such procrastination may have serious consequences.

On the other hand, any visual disturbance must be dealt with properly and should be given full treatment on an instant. With the help of some technological advancement that focus on vision correction, people can now enjoy their benefits aside from the usual help that the contact lenses and eyeglasses bring.

Vision correction is applied to people whose normal vision had elapsed. Normally, humans have a ?20/20 vision,? which means they can see anything to as far as 20 feet to that of what a regular vision is ?seeing? at 20 feet.

However, the concept of vision is not primarily focused on the object, rather humans see the ?light? that is being reflected from the objects.

Vision correction is applied if there is an abnormality in the usual method of transporting the light rays from the object to the cornea, the vitreous humor to the retina, the lens, and the aqueous humor.

Hence, any kind of refractive errors need vision correction. For instance, nearsightedness or myopia takes place when the light is primarily focused on the face of the retina. In certain state, vision correction is applied through the help of eyeglasses.

Rays from objects situated at shorter distances or less than 6 meters require a ?stronger? lens to focus them on the retina. This is brought about by a contraction of the ciliary muscle that relaxes the lens capsule and causes the lens to become more convex. This function is called accommodation, where the objects at different distances from the eye may be seen distinctly.

To understand more, here are some of the common refractive errors that require vision correction:

1. Presbyopia

With increasing age, the elasticity of the lens decreases, and accommodation for near vision is not complete. For example, it is common to see older people reading a paper held at arm?s length; this condition is known as presbyopia. It primarily pertains to the lessening of power of accommodation owing to aging process.

?Reading eyeglasses? is the common form of vision correction prescribed for these patients to enable them to focus rays from near objects on the retina.

2. Astigmatism

This type of refractive error results from uneven curvature of the cornea ? instead of curving equally in all directions. The cornea is shaped somewhat like the bowl of a spoon.

Two foci, thus, occur instead of one and, as a consequence, the patient is unable to focus horizontal and vertical rays on the retina at the same time. These defects may be corrected with lenses called ?cylinder lenses.?

Considering these few examples of refractive errors, external and internal examination of the eye must be applied first before the eye doctor can prescribe the right form of vision correction.

Indeed, vision correction may range from simple to most complicated form of treatment. Whatever the condition is, it is always worthy to remember that in order to avoid any probable vision correction, it is important to know the various steps in caring for the eyes.

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Color Contacts For Dark Eyes

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If you have dark eyes you may be wondering what the best color contacts for dark eyes would be. When looking for the best color contacts for dark eyes there are some contacts you may want to avoid.

The best color contacts for dark eyes may not be those with a light blue or green tint. Why are these not the best color contacts for dark eyes? These lightly tinted contacts are not the best color contacts for dark eyes because you probably will not notice any change in your eye color.

Another kind of contact lenses that will not be the best color contacts for dark eyes are the enhancement tints. These are not the best color contacts for dark eyes because they are made mostly for those people with light colored eyes.

There are other kinds of contacts that will not be the best color contacts for dark eyes and one kind is the light-filtering tints. Again, if you are looking for the best color contacts for dark eyes, these contacts will have very little effect on the color of your eyes.

The best color contacts for dark eyes may be the costume or theatrical lenses. If you are looking for the best color contacts for dark eyes that will actually make your eyes look different these may be the ones for you.

Another choice in best color contacts for dark eyes is the color tint contact lenses. These are the best color contacts for dark eyes if you want a big change in the color of your eyes. The best color contacts for dark eyes may be those made in shades of green, violet or blue. Some of these may be the best color contacts for dark eyes because they will dramatically change the color of your eyes.

The best color contacts for dark eyes will be those that can really change the color of your eyes. There are many available, so check around and you will be able to find the best color contacts for dark eyes.

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How Expensive Is LASIK Eye Surgery?

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LASIK eye surgery is growing more popular on a daily basis as the cost for improving your eyesight through laser vision correction surgery continues to drop. However many people are still not sure how much LASIK costs and exactly what procedures are covered by your payments. As you will soon see the cost for LASIK is dependant on a variety of different factors to include the state and city that you currently reside or seek treatment in and how extensive your surgery becomes or is required. Perhaps the single biggest cost could be associated with which LASIK specialist you choose to perform the vision correction surgery on your eyes.

Before deciding on whether or not you want to pay the cost of LASIK surgery you should determine what benefits you seek and just how important improved vision is to your current lifestyle. Only then will you be able to comfortably plan on paying the fees associated with laser eye surgery. LASIK is an amazing surgery that has the ability to dramatically improve your eyesight with one operation. For many people with poor vision that promise alone is worth the cost of the surgery. One thing you should look into is whether or not you have any type of insurance plan that will cover the cost of vision correction surgery. Currently there aren't many (if any) insurance companies that cover the operating costs associated with LASIK but due to its growing popularity it can't hurt to see if your current insurance provider will in fact pay some or all of your LASIK surgery costs.

The cost for LASIK will be discussed during your initial counseling session with the Doctor or specialist who will be performing the surgery on your eyes. It is then that you will find out the procedures involved in the surgery, the fees associated with those procedures and if there are any payment options that will help you meet the cost of the surgery to be performed. You want to make sure that the price that is quoted covers follow up appointments or treatments that will be needed after surgery is performed. Generally the base price will not cover any type of optional but recommended procedures. These procedures are usually not needed so you can avoid paying for them unless you just want the full package.

Procedures that are covered in your payment include a pre-surgical evaluation where the doctor will perform an eye exam to determine if your eyes are healthy and isolate the degree of vision obstruction such as nearsightedness or farsightedness. There may be some additional test run on the cornea of your eye to determine its current condition.

The actual LASIK surgery is a simple and fast process (sometimes done in under 2 minutes) and is of course covered under the cost that was discussed during your initial counseling session. Follow-up exams which are also generally covered under your payment for surgery usually start within 24 hours of surgery and go on for several weeks to a month or two.

As with any hospital procedure you can expect to have the following factored into your bill for laser eye surgery. The payroll of the staff in the doctor's office will be covered by a portion of your bill as will any supplies used during the operation. These include gloves, surgical masks and if any gauze was used. Hospitals are usually pretty good about identifying anything used and then charging you for it so make sure to check your final bill in case anything new accidentally pops on, adding to your final cost.

There are many factors that go into the cost of laser eye surgery as you can tell from reading this article. Fortunately LASIK has come down in price so that even when all associated factors are included laser eye surgery is a viable option for anyone desiring to improve their vision.

Timothy Gorman is a successful Webmaster and publisher of Vision-Doctor.com. He provides more eye surgery solutions, contact lens information and LASIK eye surgery costs that you can research in your pajamas on his website.