Choosing Cool Designer Prescription Glasses and Sunglasses

There is something about a pair of sunglasses that makes them arguably one of the most essential 'must-have' items of all time. Not only are they immensely practical,

offering protection from the dangers of the sun, they are an enormously versatile fashion accessory, available in a huge range of styles, colours and prices to suit

every pocket. Given their worldwide popularity, sunglass manufacturing has become a very lucrative, and highly competitive industry and while some manufacturers rise

and wane in the public affections, there is one company that remains forever synonymous with the eyeglasses that protect our eyes from the rays of the sun: Ray-Ban

Although the Us President, Benjamin Franklin, is often credited with inventing eyeglasses (he was the one who developed the first bifocal lens in the 1780's), the

first reading glasses were developed in Italy, as early as 1260. People continued to be fascinated by all things optical throughout the centuries that followed, then,

in the mid-eighteen hundreds British scientist James Ayscough began to research tinted glass, and the possibility that such technology may be used to improve vision

impaired eyesight. As successful as he was, it was not until 1929 that the idea that glasses could filter the sun's rays was given any serious consideration. At that

time, U.S. optical company, Foster Grant, began to develop the idea further, until finally, later that same year, the first ever pair of sunglasses were sold from a

Woolworth's store on the Atlantic City boardwalk. Look how far we've come from there.
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Recognizing that the new technology could be beneficial to their pilots, the U.S. Army Air Corps asked another prominent American company, Bausch & Lomb, to develop

glasses that would protect the eyes from the dangers of the glaring sun, when flying.
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It was U.S. eyeglass company, Ray-Ban, who really ran with the concept. In 1936, using the newly available polarized lenses, and a wide frame that offered maximum

protection from the sheen of an instrument panel, Ray-Ban began to produce a lens that banned the sun's rays. Some three years later, this model of sunglass so popular

with pilots, became readily available to the American public. Ray-Ban 'aviators' were born. And of course everybody wanted a pair.

As Americans came of age, so too did their eyewear. Throughout the war years Ray-Ban continued its working partnership with the Air Force, creating Gradient mirror

lenses that managed to be both highly practical and fashionable at the same time. There was something about that American flyer in his tough brown leather flight

jacket, whose sunglasses hid his eyes. Ray-Ban had just made sunglasses sexy.
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Ubiquitous in the 1950's, sunglasses became more than just eye protection. Worn by A-list celebrities in Vegas and Hollywood -stars whose every move was scrutinized

and emulated all over the country- sunglasses became a fashion accessory, and Ray-Ban was quick to accommodate the growing trend for new designs and colorful frames,

which they marketed to women in particular.

Keeping abreast of space-age technology, the company developed shatterproof lenses in the 1960's and the popularity of sunglasses continued to rise when fashion icon

Jackie Kennedy was often seen with her trademark, oversized frames. On the silver screen, sunglasses were becoming an essential part of any actor's costume, with movie

stars like Peter Fonda and Audrey Hepburn, playing stylish, sunglass-wearing, characters who were able to hide their eyes from the audience and remain convincing.

Ray-Ban continued to develop new styles and designs in the 1970's and 1980's: their 'Wings' model was indeed a forerunner to the very modern, half-frame, lens of

today. In the era of American TV cop shows, like Starsky & Hutch, and Chips, the mirrored lenses once so popular in the 1940's, began to reappear. Ray-Ban was retro.

Stylish and modern, funky and retro, Ray-Ban remains at the forefront of sunglass manufacturing to this day, no mean feat when one considers the competition out there.

Undoubtedly, the company will continue to have staying power in the industry, because throughout the decades it has evolved with the nation to give people exactly what

they want for their eyes: the reliable protection of a hi-tech pair of sunglasses, and the serious 'cool' of a real sexy pair of shades.
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Eyelid Surgery: Things That You Should Know Before Going For It

Given how much attention the eyes receive, it is no wonder that as one ages, they can become uncomfortable to have the eyes to start looking wrinkled, worn and tired

looking - wondering if others think they reflect how we feel.

So it's no wonder that more and more men and women are seeking surgery to improve the look of their eyes. Blepharoplasty, or eyelid operation, reverses the loss of

elasticity that causes the eyelids to fall during the aging process. It can fix excess skin that can sometimes even impair vision. Additionally, it can correct fine

wrinkles, bags and dark circles and fatty deposits that can accumulate around the eyelids making the eyes seem lost and less energetic.

Depending on the patient's goals, Blepharoplasty is often performed along with other procedures such as a forehead lift to deal with serious upper eyebrow sag, a

chemical peel or laser resurfacing to smooth crows feet and bleaching or fillers to remove very dark under eye circles.
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Your doctor can discuss the various options with you and provide before and after photos of the different procedures and combinations available to help you an idea of

what to expect.
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Those considering eyelid surgery should have healthy facial skin and tissue and not have any serious eye disease or medical condition that can put the patient at risk

during operation or impair healing.

They should plan for the healing process to take up to several weeks during which time they may experience swelling, bruising, irritation or dry eyes, discomfort and

irritation. Be sure to be completely honest with your surgeon about your medical history so that they can provide the best pre and post-op care.

Your doctor will provide detailed instructions on how to use items such as ointments, ice packs and eye drops as part of home-care routine to alleviate symptoms and to

facilitate smooth healing. A patient must be careful and wear sunglasses that are darkly tinted so that proper healing takes place.
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While the incision lines for eyelid surgical procedure are designed to be well concealed within the eye's natural structure, it may take several months up to a year

for the incision lines to fully refine. In addition to proper planning, a patient must also have realistic expectations going into the surgery.

While eyelid surgery can be expected to correct certain conditions permanently, a recipient will continue to age naturally, experiencing skin laxity fine wrinkles.

Life-long sun protection will help to preserve the positive results.
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