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What are the pros and cons of eyelash extensions ?

Every thing has too sides. The problem is what are you use it for? There no side effect of wearing eyelash extensions because they normally do no harm to your eyes. The pros of eyelash extensions are: they look amazing and enhance the whole appearance of your face; they last for a few weeks; they are great for special events such as wedding. The cons: hard to put on; they look fake; they can make you feel uncomfortable; they may fall out if you don’t put them on tight. The most important thing is that they cost and can last only a few weeks. From a guy's point of view, like me, I am not expecting to see a girl wearing eyelash extensions in normal occasions. They just look untrue and unnatural.

Is fish oil good for macular degeneration ?

Yes, fish oil is good for macular degeneration because fish oil contains omega-3 fatty acids, which could protect against progression of advanced age-related macular degeneration. You can eat fish rich in omega-3 fatty acids such as salmon, mackerel and tuna two or more times a week. You can take an appropriate dosage of an omega-3 supplement each day under the guidance of your doctor.

How long to keep tea bags on my eye ?

After you drink the tea, you should leave the tea bag which could be used to reduce the dark circles. You just put the tea bags on the eyes part and wait for about fifteen minutes and take it off. Usually the fifteen minutes are enough. Or else, the longer time will make the tea bags dry which will not moisture your eyes.

Does sleeping early get rid of dark circles?

Usually the dark circles under the eyes are caused by the lack of good sleep. In addition, the bad blood circulation could also cause this. If you have the dark circles under the eyes, you’d better have the early sleep with no stay up late at night which could help you reduce it to some degree. At the same time, you could also keep the good diet which contain the vitamin C to moisture the eyes.

Can I wear contacts for more than 12 hours?

Yes, it is so bad for you to wear the contact lenses for more than 12 hours for a day. Usually the longest time you wear the contact lenses should not be over 8 hours. If you wear contact lenses for more time, you will get dryness at the eyes. At the same time, your cornea will not get the enough breathe which will increase the possibility of getting infection and inflammation.

Can removing eye makeup cause wrinkles?

Well, yes, removing your eye make up will lead to wrinkles on your eyes. And some evidences have proved that removing your eye make up can lead to eye wrinkles as well as rubbing eyes. As we know that the skin around your eyes is so thin that when you remove eye make up, it causes them to wrinkle back and forth. Consistently doing this will cause them to wrinkle faster. So you should not remove roughly. And generally speaking, you need to let the makeup dissolve a bit with a cotton swab filled with remover before you rub it off. As for eye creams, apply your ring finger and gently tap in the cream, don't rub it in harshly. Anyway, just be careful about it.

Why can I not wear contact lenses before LASIK surgery?

The three main reasons are as follows. Firstly,you know, before you take lasik surgery, you need to have your eyes examined to check whether it is apprpproate for you to have such an eye surgery. Wearing contact lens would make your cornea change irregularly, which will have a bad effect on getting the accurate statistic about your eye examination, as well as the result of the surgery. Secondly,when you wear contact lens, your cornea in fact is under the state of lacking of oxygen, if you have lasik right away, your eyes probably get infected after the surgery. Thirdly although often cleaned, there lies plenty of bacteria on the surface of the lens, it is quite possible to get your eyes infected by the bacteria during the operation.So from the above potential dangers, it is better not to wear contacts before your surrey.

Which type of glasses won't make me look like a nerd?

Find a store that has a wide selection in styles.Try them on and see how they look on you.Also the salesgirl there will give you some suggestions.

How much is an eye exam at costco?

I can not make sure but I've heard that the cost of the basic eye exam is between $50 and $60. Also you can get eye exam discount by search costco coupon online. Also, you can obtain eye exam at Walmart, lenscrafters, etc. Once, I took an eye text at Costco, the dr. is nice.

can reading glasses be made into sunglasses

Yes. Of course, you can get that sunglasses. Some people called it reading glasses. Personally, i suggest you to buy prescription sunglasses with gradient lenses. That sunglasses can be made according to your vision needs. They can provide you good vision aids. Besides, the gradient lenses design can prevent strong sunlight, but also provide you comfortable and clear vision to read. Hope this can help you.