Author:

Lauren Anderson

I’ve always been obsessed with how a great pair of glasses can completely change a look. With a bachelor’s in Creative Writing and a master’s in Contemporary Literature and Culture from the University of Manchester, I look for the “story” behind a great design. I grew up in the English countryside and have traveled all over the world, but finally settled in Bali. I’ve written for fashion brands including The Outside Society, Superior Ink Apparel, and Colorado Threads. I spend my time scouting the latest global trends and translating my knowledge into practical, honest guides for finding the best eyewear.

OCuSOFT Lid Scrubs: What Are They and Do They Work

Written By Lauren Anderson

When was the last time you cleaned your eyelids?

Oil, bacteria, dead skin cells, makeup, and other debris can collect along your eyelid margins as you go about your day. Over time, this buildup can contribute to numerous eye conditions.

Products like OCuSOFT Lid Scrubs are supposed to wash away this debris from the eyelids and eyelashes. But is there any evidence they actually work? And do they work better than diluted baby shampoo (which is what doctors have been recommending for decades)?

Let’s take a look at what the research says.

Why Is My Eyesight Getting Worse? Common Causes Explained

Written By Lauren Anderson

Are you wondering, why is my eyesight getting worse? A lot of people think that declining eyesight is simply a part of getting older. And sometimes that’s true.

But other times, changes to your vision can be linked to different eye conditions.

Reading an article like this one is no replacement for getting an eye exam. But understanding how your vision is changing can provide some clues about what could be going on and what treatment options you could try.

Are road signs getting harder to read? Do you find yourself holding your phone farther away? Or is your vision normal in the morning but blurry after a long day at work?

The answers to those questions can often give you an idea about the underlying cause. Let’s look at some of the most common reasons people’s eyesight gets worse and what can be done about it.

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KLiiK denmark Eyeglasses: Scandinavian Design for Smaller Faces

Written By Lauren Anderson

If you’re a part of the small-face gang, then you know how hard it can be to find glasses that fit!

Too often, we’re expected to put up with frames that slide down our nose, rest on our cheeks, or jut out past the side of our head.

How many of us have settled for a sloppy fit or suffered the ultimate indignity: hunting for frames in the kids’ section?

That is exactly why KLiiK denmark got started. They realized that having a petite face shouldn’t mean compromising on style. And they stepped in to make high-fashion eyewear actually designed to fit us.

Drawing inspiration from Scandinavian design principles, KLiiK makes eyewear for people with smaller faces, smaller eye sizes, and narrower pupillary distances.

Illustration of a blue light contact blocking light rays

Blue Light Contacts: Do They Actually Work?

Written By Lauren Anderson

Do blue light contacts work as promised? This depends on what you mean by “work.”

Blue light contact lenses are one of the newest additions to the growing market of blue-light-filtering products. Like blue light glasses, they’re often marketed as a way to reduce eye strain when using digital devices.

But science doesn’t fully support all of the claims that a lot of manufacturers make.

To be clear, blue light contact lenses do filter blue light. We’ll go more into that later in the article. What remains less clear is whether that filtering actually delivers the benefits many consumers expect.

We’re going to look at what the science really says about blue light contact lenses, and what you should realistically expect the benefits to be.

Rigid Gas Permeable Contact Lenses for Keratoconus: Do They Work?

Written By Lauren Anderson

Are you thinking about trying rigid gas permeable contact lenses for your keratoconus?

Rigid gas permeable (RGP) contacts have long been a standard treatment option for people with keratoconus. Newer specialty lenses, like scleral lenses, have also started to gain popularity. But RGP lenses still play an incredibly important role in the management of keratoconus.

Let’s get into what keratoconus is and how RGP lenses work.