If you are on this site and reading this post you can probably agree that a clear need for reading glass frames and lenses after a certain age by the majority of individuals exists. However did you ever continue down that train of though to realize that if you started to lose your near vision and didn't have reading glasses readily available that loss of vision could be synonymous with your loss of livelihood?
Many people in underdeveloped countries, living in rural areas who rely upon their roles as craftsmen or factory workers suffer this reality everyday. If their near vision begins to wane they can't see to complete the finer detail aspects of their jobs. If they can't complete their jobs they can't get paid. Why not just buy a pair of glasses you ask? This is an option we take for granted here in the U.S. as we often have both the money to do so and the easy access to product.
In comes VisionSpring, formerly Scojo Foundation, to address this need and assist thousands of people to get back on track to being productive.
Read an article re their programs here:
www.expresshealthcare.in/200908/strategy03.shtml
No doubt bout it, black is a safe solid choice in so many areas related to fashion. Not sure what to wear to a cocktail party, how about a basic black dress for the ladies or button down for men. Debating over which color of shoes to buy, black is always the safe go to. And of course, black reading glass frames can be a good choice for most everyone given that you select the proper style for your face shape. Today I want to encourage everyone to step away from this safe option and explore color.
Where to begin when stepping away from basic black. If you need to, start slowly. Begin with other great neutrals like charcoal, graphite or chocolate. These colors are softer than black but still nice and dark having a similar minimizing effect. Once you've gotten used to these alternative neutrals lighten it up a bit trying khakis, tans and camels. The only trick to keep in mind here is to make certain the lighter neutral isn't the same shade as your skin tone or it might wash you out, always go a little darker or a little darker for contrast.
Warm weather is a perfect opportunity to experiment with white. Many people shy away from white as they fear it is too hard to keep clean or might make them look larger than they wish to appear. These concerns are unfounded. Given the slew of oxi clean and similar type products on the market today stains should no longer be a concern. And as far as size/appearance are concerned nothing looks more polished than a pair of crisp cotton pants or shorts paired with a bright top in the summer time.
Post labor day lends the opportunity to transition over to creams or winter whites. Such neutrals allow you to achieve the same pure effect as white without offending those Emily Post-ers who might still believe white is only a seasonal option.
Often times people ask me why they shouldn't settle for the cheap drugstore version of reading glasses if given the choice between spending $5, $20 or $50. The reason is the quality is often lacking, the power promoted may not actually be correct and as this article explains even the pricing isn't always what it seems to be:
www.mercurynews.com/actionline/ci_13031424?source=email
Pricing aside, materials used for the frame and lenses are often sub quality, imperfections are often found in the lenses and the hinges usually don't hold up over time. I don't like to make sweeping remarks regarding anything, however OFTEN conventional over the counter reading glasses are not your best option for near vision correction.
It's only July but fall trends have long been forecast and now we're hearing about what's going to be hot for women's reading glasses. First and foremost all of the industry and fashion mags I read say embellished temples are here to stay. Whether it be carvings, metallic inserts, rhinestones or something all together different if it's dressing up the temple of your glasses it is right in style.
The Eyebobs reading glass style above, Laugh In is a perfect example of temple embellishment, one hot new trend in women's eyewear for this fall.
It's only July 2 nd already I am reading articles and seeing previews of this fall's eyewear collections and a few trends are clear for men. The great news is, the trends re carrying over in to ready made reading glasses so no need to go buy a pricey frame at an optical store if you don't have a custom RX. The foremost fall trend in men's readers remains thick frames. Once thick frames were considered BCG's but over the past couple of years I have seen the styles get chunkier and chunkier. With many of our current styles, like Scored and York Street, exhibiting this trend we are bound to see more and more thick frames arrive in September.
If Chunky frames aren't your thing look for something in black, also providing strong definition for the eyes, or in a modern square shape.
Thick frames, strong lines and square shapes are the ultimate in masculine readers for Fall 2009. Whatever you choose, keep it bold, and your eyewear will be right in step with the current trends.
