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Halloween Costumes With Glasses: Our 6 Top Ideas

It’s Halloween time. You have one shot—at least until next year—of putting together the perfect costume.
So you need to wear glasses to go trick-or-treating or make an impression at at the office party? Don’t be frightened.  You can still slay October 31st without going blind! Even if you refuse to wear contacts, you need not sacrifice your eyesight for the sake of All Hallow’s Eve. Here are some of our favorite Halloween costumes with glasses!

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What Are Asian Fit Glasses and How to Pick the Perfect Pair

You find yourself pushing your glasses back up your nose. It seems they slip down your face and rest on your cheeks. That’s not ideal. This is where Asian fit glasses come in.

One size does not fit all when it comes to glasses.

Perhaps you’re of Asian descent, as is the majority of the world’s population. If not, you could simply have facial features like Asian people often do.

“Asian individuals tend to have more of a flatter face with the cheek bones very projected compared to the typical European.”
Mark Hubbe, assistant professor of anthropology at Ohio State University

Eyewear manufacturers have responded with a solution, which they most often call “Asian fit glasses.” Other names have also surfaced to describe the solution:

  • Alternative fit
  • Low bridge fit
  • Omni fit
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Transitions Signature Gen8

Transitions Signature Gen 8: What’s New in Photochromic Lenses?

Transitions has been the best-selling photochromic lenses on the market for decades. The new Transitions® Signature® Gen 8 improves all the key features we’ve come to enjoy, plus there are some exciting new options.

Here’s what’s new and improved.

Faster fadeback

By far the number one complaint I get from patients regarding light adaptive lenses is the length of time it takes fully dark lenses to return to clear. Transitions VII took nearly eight minutes to return to clear. The new Gen 8 technology cuts it down by three minutes, making the fadeback time less than five minutes.

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Hot Hairstyles to Go With Your Glasses

Have you ever considered how your hairstyle and glasses work together to complete your look?

Your frames should match the ethos of your style while complimenting your hairstyle. In fact, there are a couple of things to consider when purchasing glasses. Have you assessed your face shape? What color frames look best with your eye color? 

An easy place to start is by taking your glasses to your hairdresser. If you already own a pair and are debating switching up your hairstyle to compliment them, your hairdresser can assess your face shape and go from there.

Your hairdresser can help make real-time adjustments to your cut to ensure they are flattering to your frames. The same goes for getting your brows done. Your esthetician can help determine the shape and color of your brows to ensure they are complimenting your look behind your frames.

Consider using your hair as a tool to balance out your frames. The easiest hairstyles to compliment your frames are styles that pull your hair out of your face. A bun or a ponytail is a great way to show off your frames, knowing that there will be extra focus on your face and glasses. They can be used as a tool to divert attention or draw attention, so go for a bold frame when rocking a soft look and vice versa.

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Eye Glasses for Students: The Ultimate Styling Guide  

Class is almost back in session. It’s time to go shopping for items that will set you apart from your classmates. Shopping for new eye glasses for students is an opportunity to reinvent your look and express your personality.

With so many exciting frames to choose from, it’s the perfect time to find a pair that will bring you straight to the top of your class.

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