What does your eyewear say about you?

Finding the right pair of glasses is important.

Your optometrist will help make sure you have the right prescription in place to provide the best possible vision and clarity with your new pair of glasses. Your optician will help you find the right pair of glasses that meets your prescription and suits your style; but what is your style!?

A large component of face-to-face communication involves reading people's eyes. With a fancy pair of specs resting comfortably in front of your peepers, it's quite clear that your style eyewear will make a statement on your behalf. At Village Optical, we put a high value on that statement and consequently, we are passionate about ensuring each client finds the right pair of glasses. We've gained some insight about styles as they relate to people via personality types, occupations, face shape, demographics and more. We invite you to read a little bit about what type of glasses you might be interested in based on your style.

Conservative: Go for non-flashy, classic colours like black, silver, brown or gold. If you want to add more colour, darker hues are preferred. Conservative means you're looking for traditional lens shapes and thin frames. If you're a business-type, you may likely find yourself into this category. Your glasses don't need to make a big statement, cause you do. 

Funky: Trendy people enjoy glasses that express a similar feeling. Even if you're interested in something with a more retro feel, always ask to see the latest, most 'forward' models. The frames you're likely interested in will focus on exciting colours rather than heavy patterns. Perhaps you like hanging out in the Exchange District? You will likely be drawn in by unconventional lens shapes. When you look in the mirror, ensure you're wearing eyeglasses that say "FUN"!

Bold: You're confident and your eyewear follows suit. Explore thicker-framed options and interesting patterns. Your glasses will make a statement and practically dare people to comment on them. Many women looking for a standout pair will opt for the soft cat-eye lens shape. You're not as worried about finding your favourite designer brand as you are choosing something that is unique and that won't be seen anywhere else. "You said you only have one pair of these? Perfect."

We invite you to stop by a consult one of our wonderful opticians to find the best style for you.

Contact Lens Care

While many people agree that eyewear is a fantastic opportunity to communicate an individual's style and flair for fashion, contact lenses are preferable for certain instances or environments. It is often the occasional contact lens users who are less informed about caring for their lenses. In this post, we will discuss the basic steps of maintaining healthy contacts.

At Village Optical, we're contact lens experts, and it's important to note that most of today's lens products are produced as part of a contact lens care system. The term system is used to remind people of how the different functions interact together to provide longevity and cleanliness to your reusable contacts. It is important to note that Rigid Gas Permeable lenses require more specific products due to the difference in lens construction materials.

1. Cleaning - washing away everyday debris with an isotonic saline solution. This includes  lubricating drops to provide comfort in dry conditions or during prolonged lens use
2. Disinfecting - kills bacteria, fungi and other unwanted microorganisms on the lens (saline is not enough!).
3. Rinsing & Storing - washing with an isotonic saline solution to wash and maintain contact lens. This includes lubricating drops to provide comfort in dry conditions or during prolonged lens use
4. Protein Removal - prevents/removes unwanted protein accumulation that can irritate eyes and  obscure vision.

The best person to consult concerning your contact lenses is your optometrist. They will direct you to assist in finding the right type of products to make ensure a comfortable lens experience. Concerning specific products, we recommend talking to other contact lens users. Remember that your are unique eyes and what might be right for some isn't right for all!

You can even reorder you contact lenses online through our website! Just click here.

Info Source: http://opto.ca/your-eye-health/what-is-an-eye-exam/contact-lense/