5 Tips for Beader’s Eye Health

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Fran Taylor — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 01:56:14 GMT

Hi Jean!

I agree that wearing glasses for the first time can really be a challenge. I started wearing <a href="frechetteeye.com/products.html">Indianapolis eyeglasses</a> last year and wearing it had been a struggle. I'm not really used to wearing something that hinders my vision. But later on, I gave in because I realized that it can improve my vision. My local <a href="frechetteeye.com/about.html">optometrist (Indianapolis, IN)</a> told me that it would also be great to get enough sleep to relax my eyes from the strain of focusing on different things.

I liked the tips that you gave and I'll definitely try them. Thanks for posting.

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Laura Francis — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 22:43:48 GMT

Ah, yes, The eyes have it! I recently changed some dosages on my gabapentin (neurotin,sp?), and my optometrist said it may take a few weeks for my body to adjust, but that it should level out and my eyestrain problems go away. That did not happen, and since it was only a few months ago that I had my last exam, nothing else made sense untill I read ALL the stuff that came with my prescription, and lo and behold, it can cause vision changes, now to just keep my doc up on all that....Greatgrandlady

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CrystalCubeBead — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 14:21:19 GMT

Thanks, Jean, glad to hear I'm not the only one who has those same problems. I have a small square of soft (tee shirt?) cloth I get wet in HOT water, put dish washing detergent on it and scrub the lenses, rinse in very hot water and they self dry very quickly. Some times I then rub them with the cloth that came with the glasses, in case I missed something. Hutzulka, I hadn't heard that before, but it makes sense to wash the frames too, especially with my oily skin; that should help reduce their slipping down all the time. Stan B.

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sandra.semkiw@comcast.net — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 21:45:01 GMT

As an eye care professional, I'll add: keep your glasses clean. Washing your face with your glasses on is not that far-fetched. Your glasses should be washed daily with mild soap (no lotion soap or "scrub" particles) Just lather them up between your hands, frame and all, rinse and shake (close the temples down and hold by the bridge) This makes the final wipe easier. Use a micro cloth or cut a cotton tee shirt swatch and reserve for your glasses. NOT tissue paper. A cloth wipe during the day should keep you "Beady Eyed"

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WendyH@49 — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 20:05:55 GMT

Oh Jean, you made my day...again! I'm just about 6 months behind you on this whole wearing-glasses-full-time thing...which to be honest, has been more like wearing them less-than-25% of the time, since I hate it so much. I can totally relate, right down to the cat-kiss smears. This week I've been more frustrated and self-pitying than usual. So your humorous spin and suggestions couldn't have arrived at a better time. No new suggestions from me, but it's comforting to know that plenty of other beaders are facing the same issue, and that you're doing with such panache. Thanks! WendyH P.S. Meeting you in Portland (Peyote Buttons) was THE best part of BeadFest for me : )

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Stefaniesomers — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 19:43:56 GMT

Hi Jean - I never commented before, but as this is an issue that's been really plaguing me lately, I'm in! A couple of things I've noticed... first be sure you discuss with your eye doctor exactly WHERE you do your jewelry work, meaning how far away from your eye. I found that my reading glasses were TOO strong. I need what's called computer glasses - sad, huh? They're a percentage of your reading strength. Also, if you do use a magnifier, that too may change what you need in your glasses! If you find your hands banging into the magnifier lens, or that your work surface isn't far enough away, bingo - it's the way your glasses are working in concert WITH the magnifier. Depending on just what your vision issues are, you ~may~ be able to get away with ordinary (non-prescription) readers, 1x, 2x, etc, when using a magnifier. I've also found that a cold wet washcloth on the eyes for a few minutes every few hours is an amazing rejuvenation! One very important little thing that I found out the hard way... you still need safety glasses even if you wear glasses. Flying metal is very unkind to expensive lenses... it's MUCH cheaper to invest in the safety glasses than have to buy a new pair of prescription lenses!!!! Stefanie - The Stefanie Somers Collection

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Firespiritdesigns — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 18:47:19 GMT

Hi Jean, I know exactly what you mean about the glasses I HATE THEM! But they're a necessary evil at this point in my life. I didn't know whether you noticed how clean they were after you washed your face (& your glasses) with soap or not :) HA-HA! Eyeglass cloths, cleaners, whatever...nothing gets them cleaner like plain old soap & water or even dishwashing detergent. That seems to clear the film like nothing else (except maybe rubbing alcohol)! Just wondered if you'd noticed :) Tricia FireSpirit Designs