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Choosing a Pair of Killer Sunglasses

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It is easier to select a pair of sunglasses you love if you give a thought to the possible choices before visiting a shop. The three things that you should consider are comfort, protection, and style. Sunglass lens tints The first thing that you look for as soon as you come across a nice pair of glasses Oakville is probably the color of the lens. Colors are usually applied to the lenses of sunglasses so that they absorb light as it flows through them. The color chosen by you is a matter of your personal taste. You need to consider some important benefits related to color: Gray colored-lens lowers the brightness, but will not distort the color. Amber and brown tints bring down glare that is created by the sunlight's blue frequency which makes things appear hazy. These tints distort colors more than the gray tints. Yellow colored-tints bring down the haze coming from blue light better than brown colored-lenses. The view is really sharpened, but there is more distortion of c...

Treatments for Dry-Eye

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1. Artificial Tears Best for: Everyday burning or stinging brought on by too much computer use, say, or a late night. How they work: Made of ingredients such as glycerin and natural oils, these over-the-counter drops can temporarily restore moisture to the eyes, says ophthalmologist Robert Latkany, the director of the Dry Eye Clinic at the New York Eye and Ear Infirmary, in New York City. How to use them: Put a drop or two in each eye when you feel discomfort. However, if you need to use them more often than four times a day, see your eye doctor. He may suggest that you switch to preservative-free drops, which are better for more frequent use. If you're a contact-lens wearer, look for drops labeled "re-wetting drops." That means they're safe for contacts. 2. Omega-3s Best for: People who don't like drops. How they work: Omega-3 fatty acids may help reduce inflammation that can contribute to dry-eye syndrome (DES), a common condition that's easily dia...