Daniel Craig is wearing the Oliver Peoples Airman in the new Bond film Quantum of Solace. Unfortunately these sunglasses are a few years old and have been discontinued. However, Oliver Peoples are re-making them in very limited numbers – only 150 in two color combinations: silver frame with chrome sapphire glass photochromic lenses and silver frame with glass platinum polarized lenses.
The look and the color palette at the spring 2009 New York beauty shows may have been a full of bland beiges, khakis, and peachy pastels, but the eyewear and hairstyles weren’t quite so drab. The eyewear is retro chic, sophisticated and sexy. The dos ranged from stick-straight hair, like the shiny locks at DKNY and BCBG Max Azria, to dramatic pinned-up looks at 3.1 phillip lim. This is the season for the new eyewear and a new up-do, as seen nearly everywhere — Isaac Mizrahi, Sue Stemp, and Oscar de la Renta. So get those curlers and pins ready, and shop for your new eyewear today.
Eyestrain and your computer screen: Tips for getting relief
Your eyes hurt. Your head aches. And there you sit, peering at your computer monitor. If you’re one of the many people who use computers every day — either for work or personal use — you may experience eyestrain as a result.
Eyestrain: Signs and symptoms
Common signs and symptoms include: Sore, tired, burning or itching eyes, watery eyes, dry eyes, blurred or double vision, headache and sore neck, difficulty shifting focus between monitor and paper documents in your work area, color fringes or afterimages when you look away from the monitor and increased sensitivity to light.
Eyestrain associated with computer use isn’t thought to have serious or long-term consequences, but it’s disruptive and unpleasant. Though you may not be able to change the nature of your job or all the factors that can cause eyestrain, you can take steps to reduce the strain.
Follow these simple tips to reduce eyestrain:
Take eye breaks. Throughout the day, give your eyes a break by forcing them to focus on something other than on your screen. Try the following exercise: Hold a finger a few inches in front of your face; focus on the finger as you slowly move it away; focus on something far in the distance and then back to the finger; slowly bring the finger back toward your face. Next, shift your focus to something farther than eight feet away and hold your eyes there for a few seconds. Repeat this exercise three times, several times a day.
Change the pace. Try to stand up and move around at least once every hour or so. If possible, lean back and close your eyes for a few moments. At the very least, try to give yourself a five-minute rest every hour. Do other work, such as phone calls, during this time.
Blink often to refresh your eyes. Because many people blink less than normal when working at a computer, dry eyes can result from prolonged computer use. Blinking produces tears that can help moisten and lubricate your eyes. Make a conscious effort to blink more often.
Consider using artificial teardrops. Available over the counter, artificial tears can help relieve dry eyes that result from prolonged sessions at the computer.
Practice relaxation. Ease muscle tension with this relaxation exercise: Place your elbows on your desk, palms facing up; let your weight fall forward and your head fall into your hands; position your head so that your eyebrows rest on the base of your palms, with your fingers extended toward your forehead; close your eyes and take a deep breath through your nose; hold it for four seconds, then exhale. Continue this deep breathing for 15 to 30 seconds. Perform this simple exercise several times a day.
Get appropriate eyewear. If you wear glasses or contacts, make sure the correction is right for computer work. Most lenses are fitted for reading print and may not be optimal for computer work. Glasses or contact lenses designed specifically for computer work may be a worthwhile investment.
Put your workstation in order
Take some of the strain off your eyes by making sure your desk space is set up in an appropriate and eye-friendly way.
Adjust your monitor. Position your monitor directly in front of you about 20 to 28 inches from your eyes. Many people find that putting the screen at arm’s length is about right. If you need to get too close to read small type, consider increasing the font size.
Keep the top of your screen at eye level or below so that you look down slightly at your work. If it’s too high or too low, it can lead to a sore neck. If you have your monitor on top of your central processing unit (CPU), consider placing the CPU to the side or on the floor. And if you wear bifocals or trifocals, keep in mind that you may have a tendency to tilt your head backwards so that you can see through the lower portion of your glasses. To adjust for this, consider lowering your monitor a few inches or buying glasses designed for computer work.
Position your keyboard properly. Place your keyboard directly in front of your monitor. If you place it at an angle or to the side, your eyes have to focus at different distances from the screen, a tiring activity.
Keep reference materials nearby. Place reading and reference material on a document holder beside your monitor and at the same level, angle and distance from your eyes as the monitor is from your eyes. This way your eyes aren’t constantly readjusting.
Check the lighting and reduce glare. Bright lighting and too much glare can make it difficult to see objects on your screen and strain your eyes. To check glare, sit at your computer with the monitor off. This allows you to see the reflected light and images. Note any intense glare. The worst problems are generally from sources above or behind you, including fluorescent lighting and sunlight.
If possible, place your monitor so that the brightest light sources are off to the side, at a right angle to your monitor. Consider turning off some or all of the overhead lights. If you need light for writing or reading, use an adjustable desk lamp. Close blinds and shades and avoid placing your monitor directly in front of a window or white wall. Use a glare-reducing screen to minimize glare from overhead lighting. Finally, adjust the contrast and brightness on the monitor to a level that’s comfortable for you, making sure the letters on the screen are easy to read.
Also wipe the dust from your computer screen regularly. Dust on the screen cuts down on contrast and may contribute to glare and reflection problems.
If problems still persist, it could be a sign of a more serious problem. See your doctor if you have:
Prolonged eye discomfort, a noticeable change in vision and double vision.
But if you’re like most people, making a few simple adjustments can help keep your eyes rested and ready.
(Source: CNN)
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You can’t get much more Hollywood-fabulous than lunch at Robert Evans house in Beverly Hills. Invite some synchronized swimmers to perform in the pool and…well, what’s better than fabulous? The occasion: the launch of a new capsule line of sunglasses inspired and designed by Evans for Oliver Peoples. “I’ve worn sunglasses for ages,” said the producer, who spent most of the afternoon in his bedroom, receiving guests while flipping through an issue of Variety. “They give an air of mystery—I know what you’re thinking, but you don’t know what I’m thinking.” Getting the frames for the new collection just right required considerable patience, however: “It took less time to make The Godfather.”
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Problem, designer dresses don’t have pockets, and people who wear eyeglasses for sight, sun or reading don’t have a place set down their spectacles if they’re on a walkabout. The boys may be in luck with their sport jackets with secret pockets, but what happens when, halfway through cocktail hour, it’s time to lose the coats and jackets? And what’s a girl to do at a black or white tie affair if she doesn’t trust her little clutch bag to hold her glasses?
For the damsels in distress (and their male counterparts), La Loop is the answer. La LOOP, the necklaces run the gamut from silver and sleek to colorful and funky, and they all sport a loop with a patented hinge that moves laterally and vertically – so that once you hang your sunglasses on the loop, they stay still no matter how you move. La Loop is a perfect piece of luxury for yourself or a gift. Available at ContactsandSpecs.com
Many people do not know the risk of injury to their eye nor do they dedicate much attention to their eye health until something is wrong. There are many important steps to take to prevent severe eye diseases and blindness that should begin now. For starters, an annual eye exam is recommended for everyone, every year. Exams are an important part of health maintenance to keep prescriptions current and to check for early signs of eye disease and can prevent many leading causes of blindness. Many eye diseases and disorders become more common as we get older and advances in ophthalmology allow most people to maintain their vision. Many eye problems can be prevented or corrected if detected in their early stages. For children, eye exams can play an important role in normal development. Vision is closely linked to the learning process. Children who have trouble seeing or interpreting what they see will often have trouble with their schoolwork. Many times, children will not complain of vision problems simply because they don’t know what “normal” vision looks like. If your child performs poorly at school or exhibits a reading or learning disability, be sure to have his eyes examined to rule out an underlying visual cause.
Follow these tips to protect your eyes:
Protect your eyes from the sun
Like your skin, your eyes can be exposed to UV rays. Studies show that exposure to bright sunlight may increase the risk of developing leading causes of vision loss. UV exposure, wind and dust can also cause pterygia, benign growths on the eye’s surface. Select sunglasses that block ultraviolet rays. Don’t be deceived by color or cost. The ability to block UV light is not dependent on the darkness of the lens or the price tag.
Be safe and prevent eye injury
More than one million people suffer eye injuries each year in the United States. Appropriate protective eyewear could prevent 90 percent of these injuries. Choose protective eyewear with “ANSI Z87.1″ marked on the lens or frame. This means the glasses, goggles, or face shield meets the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Z87.1 safety standard.
In the house
When using household chemicals, read instructions and labels carefully, work in a well-ventilated area and make sure to point spray nozzles away from you. Many chemicals are extremely hazardous and can permanently destroy the surface of your eyes, resulting in blindness.
In the workshop
Wear protective eyewear to shield your eyes from flying fragments, fumes, dust particles, sparks and splashing chemicals. Many objects can fly into your eyes unexpectedly and cause injury.
In the garden
Put on protective eyewear before you use a lawn mower, power trimmer or edger and be sure to check for rocks and stones because they can become dangerous fragments as they shoot from these machines.
the workplace
Wear appropriate safety eyewear for your job. Many of the thousands injured each day didn’t think they needed eye protection or were wearing inappropriate eyewear for the job.
Around the car
Battery acid, sparks and debris from damaged or improperly jump-started auto batteries can severely damage your eyes. Keep protective goggles in the trunk of your car to use for those emergencies and everyday repairs.
During sports and recreation
Boxing and full-contact martial arts pose an extremely high risk of serious and even blinding eye injuries. Contact lenses offer NO PROTECTION, and contact lens wearers require additional protection when participating in sports. Choose protective eyewear with “ANSI Z87.1″ marked on the lens or frame.
These tips were recommended and supported by the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the eye health Web site, All About Vision.
The tips will help prevent eye injury and aid in the prevention of eye illness and blindness; however, if you do happen to experience any eye injury or experience itching, swelling, burning, trauma, pain, blur or spots that are not immediately relieved by basic remedies such as eye lubricant, you should consult your eye doctor immediately to have your eyes checked.
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