Eye and you

Regular checkups. When was the last time you had an eye exam? If it was at 3 years of age, chances are you’re due. The AAO recommends an eye exam before 5 years of age to check for childhood problems like amblyopia (sometimes called lazy eye) or strabismus (misaligned eyes), and then on an as-needed basis (vision problems or injuries) up to 19 years of age. One exam in your 20s, and two in your 30s can identify problems which may benefit from early treatment. While it’s normal for vision to change with age, serious eye problems like glaucoma and macular degeneration (deterioration of retina that causes loss of detail vision) can be treated if detected early. So step up the eye exams after 40 years of age to every two to four years; after age 65, every one to two years. Anyone with diabetes, a family history of eye problems or African-Americans over the age of 40 should check with their doctor about more frequent visits. (African-Americans may need more frequent checkups in middle age because of an increased risk for glaucoma.)

SPF for the eyes. Sunglasses don’t just prevent crows’ feet from squinting, they also block harmful ultraviolet and other rays than can play a role in the development of cataracts and macular degeneration. Fair-skinned caucasians are at the greatest risk for the latter. Be sure your sunglasses have 100 percent UV protection. “The blue wavelengths--violet and blue--hit the retina,” says Dr. Lylas Mogk, co-author of Macular Degeneration: The Complete Guide to Saving and Maximizing Your Sight. “The best filters against blue are in the amber-orange-brown range of commercial sunglasses.” You should always wear sunglasses when outside (and not just in the summer) but especially in high glare areas around snow or water. A wide-brimmed hat is great for blocking rays—even if it counteracts the cool of your aviators.

Which part of your body lets you read the back of a cereal box, check out a rainbow, and see a softball heading your way? Which part lets you cry when you're sad and makes tears to protect itself? Which part has muscles that adjust to let you focus on things that are close up or far away? If you guessed the eye, you're right!
Your eyes are at work from the moment you wake up to the moment you close them to go to sleep. They take in tons of information about the world around you — shapes, colors, movements, and more. Then they send the information to your brain for processing so the brain knows what's going on outside of your body.
You can see that the eye's pretty amazing. So, come on — let's take a tour of its many parts.

Eyes are your most exciting and expressive facial feature. A woman's eyes are her best beauty asset and they express moods and emotions. The simplest and the most dramatic way to enhance your appearance is to play up your eyes with make up. 

The skin around the eyes is the first to show signs of ageing as they develop wrinkles faster. Too much strain on your eyes or sickness takes away some of the beauty and brightness of your eyes. However, a little care and using the right beauty products and techniques one could have beautiful eyes.

Eye drops are a great way to add a sparkle to your eyes, pick a good product especially prepared for tired eyes and keep it in the fridge. Using chilled eye drops will revitalize your eyes and make them feel fantastic.
Use eye lash curlers to give your eyes the wide-eyed ‘bambi’ look. You can buy ordinary metal eye lash curlers or invest in the newer heated ones. Which ever you choose the end result will be the same, stunningly beautiful eyes. 
Avoid eating salty foods. Salty foods cause water retention and the skin around your eyes will become bloated and puffy.
Drinking too much alcohol contributes to redness in the eyes.
Always protect your eyes from the sun by wearing good quality sun glasses that will efficiently filter out the harmful UV rays. This will stop you from squinting as well, one of the causes of premature wrinkles and crow’s feet.

Always remember the skin surrounding your eyes is ultra sensitive. Tugging, rubbing, and scrubbing can permanently damage this area and will eventually cause the formation of tiny lines and wrinkles.
Whenever you apply cream around your eyes, always use your ring finger because this is the weakest. Sweep your finger lightly from your temple to your nose to gently massage the cream into your skin, and then gently pat the area with the same finger to increase absorption.
When you remove your eye make up, do it gently. You should also remember to use products that are specifically made for use around the eyes and contain natural ingredients. Take your eye makeup off every night before you go to bed otherwise you will wake up with panda eyes instead of beautiful eyes.

 

Dark under eye circles, are a common problem around the eyes, and can be extremely annoying. The bluing that occurs above or around the eyes can appear almost black and make you look tired or stressed out.

There are several things that cause these dark under eye circles.

As you age, the skin under your eyes becomes thinner, and as the skin thins the veins underneath become more visible.

Allergies cause nasal inflammation increasing the amount of pressure on the sinuses; this restricts the blood from draining causing blood pools in the veins and capillaries underneath the eye, creating the black appearance of dark under eye circles.

Other factors that contribute to dark under eye circles are: drinking caffeinated beverages, stress, lack of sleep, nutrient deficiencies, overexposure to the sun and smoking.

 

 

• Drink plenty of water

• Get sufficient rest

• Apply cold compresses

• Stop smoking

• Use eye creams that contain the antioxidant vitamin C

• Use a Vitamin K based eye treatment twice a day for a few weeks.

• Use a good concealer such as Yves Saint Laurent Touche Eclat - to disguise the bluish look of dark under eye circles.

 

Concealing Dark Under Eye Circles

If you suffer from dark under eye circles then I can highly recommend using the world famous take-anywhere pen-brush for adding a touch of light or banishing shadows and signs of fatigue from the eye area, the hollow of the chin, the contour of the lips and the sides of the nose.
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Treat yourself to Yves Saint Laurent Touche Eclat for beautiful eyes.

 

Beautiful Eyes That Sparkle

Eye Logic Spray Relief for Dry Eyes Eye Logic liposomal eye spray stabilises the lipid layer of the dry eye improving lubrication of the eyes and eyelids. Improves comfort for wearers of contact lenses. Eye Logic eye spray is simply sprayed onto the closed eyelid which makes it particularly ideal for all of you who find drops inconvenient or difficult to use. It can be applied when wearing make-up too. Eye Logic Spray Relief for Dry Eyes

Vitabiotics Visionace Plus 28 Tablets/28 Capsules Dual Pack Omega-3 fatty acids play an important structural and functional role in the retina. While DHA has been the focus of most research on eye health EPA also plays an important functional role in the eye and is involved with cell signalling, which supports visibility. The issue of maintaining eye moisture becomes more relevant as we age. It has been observed that Omega-3 fatty acids may help maintain moisture levels by improving the quality and amount of eye secretions. Vitabiotics Visionace Plus 28 Tablets/28 Capsules Dual Pack