Halloween comes but once a year. It is a day to put on a costume, gorge on candy, and maybe go all out with facial makeup to add to a fun or scary look. Completing that look with colored or special effect novelty contacts can provide polish for any costume. Finishing your outfit with specialized,…
We all know there are many benefits the body reaps from exercise: stronger muscles and bones, a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease and diabetes, and improved mood are some of the most well-known. What is less well known is that exercise may actually cause better vision, too! It is expected that by the year 2050,…
People wear makeup for various reasons. Many wear makeup to feel more confident; others wear it because they think it makes them look more attractive. In fact, in recent research, women named eye makeup as the number one way to enhance other women’s general facial attractiveness. No matter what the reason for wearing makeup, it’s…
Though it’s been proven that drinking a glass or two of wine a night can have health benefits, we also know that having too much alcohol negatively affects our health. And anyone who has had a bit too much to drink knows that alcohol can impact the body short-term and long-term. But what does alcohol…
We’ve all experienced it, and some of us experience it more often than not. We look at ourselves in the mirror as we’re getting ready to leave for work, school, or an errand, and there they are – dark circles under our eyes. Often, the culprit causing our dark circles may be obvious, especially if…
It’s Finally Springtime in Minnesota! Let’s Get Those Kids Outside! After another long Minnesota winter, spring is finally in the air! As temperatures rise above freezing we begin seeing people in shorts, as if it were summer. Who can blame them after so many months of being cooped up indoors? Parents of children are especially…
Do you look forward to seeing the latest fashion trends each year? Do you update your wardrobe to reflect the hot, new looks when the season changes? Frame designers update their styles each year also. From cat-eye glasses to large (and we mean LARGE) lenses to thick, black, box-like frames, glasses have come in many…
As we enter the dog-days of summer, where heat abounds, pools beckon, and green grass turns a little drier, those of us who wear contact lenses may find them drying out or causing discomfort. How can we prevent contact lens dryness or irritation during the summer? Wear sunglasses. Much as this is a no-brainer to…
Eyes are the window to a person’s soul, the old saying goes. And science is backing it up. The whites of your eyes (known as the sclera), your pupils, and the muscles of your face and eyelids all perform together to communicate with others what you are thinking and feeling. In fact, scientists can determine…