How to protect yourself from cataracts and other vision problems associated with ultraviolet (UV) light radiation, what should you do? Wearing sunglasses immediately comes to mind, but do they really protect your eyes from the sun?
To compare how well sunglasses block UV rays, Consumer Reports tested more than 48 brands with a spectrophotometer. This instrument measures the amount of UV and visible light from the sun-block. The standards used were those adopted by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). Read the rest of this entry »
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February 16th, 2009
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February 16th, 2009
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Ralph Waldo Emerson very rightly said, “One of the most beautiful things in nature is a glance of the eye, but through language, it is the bodily symbol of identity.” Eye is considered an integral part of the beauty, and we at times completely ignored to take care of it. The unhygienic environment around us along with inevitable aging deteoriates the beauty of the eyes, unless we make a conscious effort to ensure it. Here are some healthy tips 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. Read the rest of this entry »
