Frankie Dean

When we choose how to style our hair, wear our makeup, what to accessorise with and what to wear, we are expressing our individual style and personality in order to (hopefully) let other people know “hey, this is me – I am wearing this as an expression of what I like or want to convey and I’d like you to treat me accordingly”. A business person may don a suit in order to look professional and command respect, while a young girl may wear her best dress out in order to feel and look beautiful. Alternatively, a Punk, Goth or Emo (is that what they even call themselves these days?) may wear their personality on their sleeve in order to show that they are unique, edgy and unapproachable by those who don’t share their interests. Of course, the same can be said of eyewear.

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Now that you have a lovely new pair of specs, it’s time to get out there and see the world for what it really is – a place of absolute wonder and beauty! While glasses wearers don’t generally have any more trouble travelling than our perfectly-sighted friends, there are a few things you’ll need to remember in order to keep your glasses safe; after all, if you don’t, you won’t be seeing anything very well!

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Despite the fact that you might be completely amazed by the fact you can see properly when you first wear glasses (or upgrade to a new pair when your old prescription is no longer working), there will still undoubtedly be a short adjustment period. This can range from slight vertigo or discomfort to dizziness and even headaches; however, it might make you feel better to know that these symptoms generally only last about a week or two and are not permanently damaging. There are a few things you can do to help you mitigate or prevent the discomfort associated with a new prescription too, so we have compiled a list explaining how to get used to your new glasses quicker.

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There’s no doubt about it – glasses are one of the world’s best inventions. They allow thousands of vision impaired people to participate in activities that may once have been almost impossible without glasses and many spectacle wearers aren’t aware of just how lucky they are. Having said that, there’s a reason that many of us curse our reliance on glasses at times. Whether it’s a pair that keep slipping down our nose, a blurred vista when it rains or a greasy smudge that just won’t wipe off. Whatever it is that annoys you about your glasses, just remember that there’s likely a solution to your problems. Here are ten little glasses hacks that might solve at least a few!

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Eye makeup has been with us for centuries – just think of Cleopatra the queen of Egypt and the amount of makeup she and others had trowelled on their face in remarkable volumes on a daily basis. When applied correctly, makeup can accentuate the natural beauty of our eyes and easily hide those little skin blemishes we all have.

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