Explore uncharted territory: adventure, the ultimate staycation. Use your vacation allowance this year to update your glasses. Feel great every day and avoid the frustrating crowds at the airport, not to mention the sneezing and coughing that goes on there! Chances are pretty good that there’s room for improvement in the glasses department. And, I’m […]
The three eye care professionals. Opticians, Optometrists, and Ophthalmologists. What’s the difference? Many people confuse Optometrists and Opticians because they often work together. Ophthalmologists are eye surgeons. They are Doctors who specialize in the treatment of disease and changing conditions of the eye. Conditions such as cataracts, macular degeneration, retinal detachments, and trauma […]
When did wearing glasses begin to represent the epitome of style? For a long time, as glasses-wearers, we battled against negative associations and common misconceptions. We found ourselves almost ashamed of needing to wear glasses. “You were supposed to do one thing, eyes!”. “You’re supposed to be able to see!”. We saw glasses as a […]
Choosing the perfect eyewear tends to be a balancing act between finding frames that compliment your physical features and frames that express your individual style. Becoming an important accessory to your overall appearance, selecting your own frames is always an exciting process but what many people don’t realize, is that it is also a very important…
Megan Fox caused a stir looking spectacular in Lafont Karima frames in black and tortoise. Known for their distinctive style, Lafont frames blend classic vintage feels with colour contrasts and rich patterns. This particular style has a flattering cat-eye up-sweep to the shape complementing Fox’s oval face shape. Known for fashion forward designs, Lafont eyewear is a favourite…
Everyone’s face is unique – so unique, in fact, that soon you will be able to use facial recognition software instead of a PIN when using your credit card. And while that technology is amazing and futuristic, having a unique face can certainly make deciding on the best eyewear difficult. Choosing a good eyewear boutique with an optician you trust…
I’ve always been a fan of big, bold glasses. The specs I’ve worn for the past six years were purchased on the “free wall” at a local optician because they were so wildly out of style (at the time). Even now that they’re back in style I’ve become known for those big, tortoise shell plastic glasses — many people don’t recognize me…
