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What You Need To Know Before You Purchase Your Next Pair Of Frames…

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As an expert optician for Envision Eyecare it’s really important to me that you leave with glasses that are perfect for you! There are a lot of different factors that go into this. It starts with the shape of your face, your skin tones, how you use your glasses, your personality and some other factors. From what I’ve seen being in this industry, when new patients come to us, their frames are just not right for their face shape.  Let’s explore the different shapes!

There are four main face shapes; oval, round, heart and square. When your face is oval your chin is slightly slimmer than your forehead and your features are well balanced. The shapes that would work best for this shape would be a rectangle or butterfly frame. The rectangle frame will help the narrower chin appear to be as wide as the forehead. Don’t forget also that a “cat eye” frame will accentuate your high cheek bones and you will find the “cat eye” looks great on every face shape!

Round faces are the same width and length with round contours resulting in soft features. Some of the best frames for this shape would be frames with straight lines. Rectangle frames look great and will help all of your features appear a little stronger. The “cat eye” frame will give a lift to the round face shape and I haven’t met anyone who doesn’t want that extra lift without having to have surgery!

Heart shaped faces have a narrow chin and jaw line. With a broad forehead this appears to be a heart. Round frames will take away from the broader forehead. Frames with a wider bottom will also make the narrower chin appear wider. Butterfly frames for women and those “cat eye” frames are going to accentuate your strongest features.

Faces that have the shape of a square have very well defined angles. They will have strong jawlines, foreheads and cheeks. An oval frame will help lengthen your face. While a round frame will help bring softness to your strongest features.  Again, that “cat eye” frame is going to lift all of your strongest features and help tone down the strong angles.images

As you can see it’s is really important that a frame match your face shape! As an optician we strive hard to help educate you on the frames that will work best for you! Come get to know one of our opticians and let us help guide you to the frame choice that will work best for you and your lifestyle.

 by Ashley Glass

Frown Less, Smile More

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Smiling is the simplest and most wonderful thing that human beings can do. That beam comes from deep within, usually as a sign of joy, cheering others and even when you don’t feel like doing so, you smile anyway. We grin when we see a baby laugh, smirk when a friend does something silly or express grand delight with that big promotion at work. Smiling is a natural stimuli of the body to something that gives us a feeling of happiness. It has many benefits and it is scientifically proven that people who smile live a longer, healthier and emotionally stable life.

Let’s talk about some fun facts in regards to smiling. Studies have revealed that when we smile, our bodies release endorphins, serotonin and natural painkillers. Did you know that smiling can enhance your immune system? So for all the people who often fall ill, try smiling – maybe this can be your pill for the day. The free act of smiling also reduces blood pressure to a great extent.

Feeling upset? Smile, because it won’t cost you a tear but will definitely change your mood. Smiling can increase your blood flow and your heart beat, which in turn makes you happier. Some suggest chocolates for that occasional high, but a British study says that a single smile has the same impact of having a chocolate bar. Try it! It works and it’s free!

Smiling also makes us attractive. We are naturally drawn to people who smile. When you smile your whole face lights up, in fact your whole being does. You can convey warmth, friendliness and empathy through that smile. When you smile, you are unknowingly passing along your happiness. It change the moods of others, make things happier and that is extremely contagious! Smile often and you will see that you will draw more people towards you.

Smiling can change the way you live and the way you perceive life. It changes your brain activity and helps increase positive energy within you. A smile is a striking factor that will make everyday a happier one and may even enlighten others as well. It enhances and builds relationships. Smile at a stranger, smile at everyone it won’t cost nor harm you!

by Allie Rojas

Children And Their Eyes…

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Before I became a part of the amazing team at Envision, I worked in childcare.  I got my degree in psychology with an emphasis in child development.  I was a preschool teacher for three years, baby sat everyone’s kids when I could, and was a nanny to three children for almost two years.  It’s safe to say, I know a thing or two when it comes to kids.

Throughout my years of working in childcare; kids would get sick, pink eye would be passed around, and there was always your occasional lice check.  I always heard parents talking about taking their children to their primary care physician for check up’s, or to the dentist to get their teeth cleaned, but never did I hear anyone talk about taking their child to the eye doctor.

Since working in the eye care field, I have learned so much about the importance of a yearly, comprehensive eye evaluation.  Most individuals assume that you don’t need to go to the eye doctor unless you are having trouble with your vision.  Truth be told, having the actual health of the eye evaluated, is very important for individuals at any age.

Did you know that children can suffer from congenital glaucoma or retinoblastoma, a rare malignant tumor of the retina?  These types of diseases and other conditions can all be spotted with early detection, and often times, corrected if caught soon enough.  This is just one reason to have your child evaluated at an early age.

The American Optometry Association estimates that 1 in 4 children have a vision- related condition, and 60% of learning disabilities are associated with vision problems.  Poor vision can also affect a child’s physical and neurological development as eye muscle imbalances called strabismus or more commonly, “crossed eye’s” can lead to amblyopia, also known as, “lazy eye.” This is when the individuals brain suppresses vision from one eye to avoid seeing double, which can lead to total vision loss in that eye if untreated.

Getting your child into the eye doctor between 6-12 months is the perfect age for an initial comprehensive screening.  InfantSee, a public health program for infants, offers a free comprehensive evaluation to infants before a year of age.  This is a great way to get your child screened early to be sure their eyes are healthy.  After the initial screening children can return to see their eye doctor around Kindergarten for a vision assessment and eye health evaluation.

If you are interested in getting your child seen for a comprehensive exam, or if you have questions about your child’s eyes, or vision, please come by or call our office.  We would love to help in any way we can.

By: Katie Porter

What If?….

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As the year comes to a close I think about all of the things I am grateful for.  Being in Asheville, making new friends, and adventuring with my dog are just a few things I am grateful for this past year.  While on a waterfall adventure I started to wonder, what if I couldn’t see all of the beauty nature has to offer?    That question made me realize the one thing I should include being grateful for this year is my precious sense of sight.  I then came to an epiphany.  If I do not take care of my eyes I will not be able to enjoy nature and all of its beauty.

What if I had macular degeneration?  Macular degeneration is an eye disease that causes visual distortion, loss of vision in color and empty spots in central vision.  The vision loss associated with macular degeneration can be sudden, without warning, causing irreversible damage.  The macula helps to protect our eyes acting as an internal sunscreen to combat against damage that can be caused by the sun.  The picture below is a simulation of what it would be like to view beautiful Bridal Veil Falls with macular degeneration.   Protecting my eyes with the proper sunglasses and getting my macular pigment density checked every year will help to detect early warning signs before they affect my sight permanently.

What if I had glaucoma?  What if I had to live life with tunnel vision?  Glaucoma is a retinal disease that affects the optic nerve.  High intraocular pressure is associated with the disease and can cause permanent damage.  A result of untreated high pressures is visual field loss, or tunnel vision, which over time may lead to blindness.  The picture below is a simulation of what it would be like having glaucoma.  Getting my pressures measured yearly can help detect early signs and symptoms so I do not become a victim of the disease.

As this year comes to an end, I encourage everyone to include being grateful for their precious sense of sight.  What if you couldn’t see all of the beauty life and your surroundings hold? Visual impairments, such as macular degeneration and glaucoma, may develop without symptoms and may cause loss of vision before the problem is identified.  It is very important to get a yearly comprehensive eye health exam to detect and treat eye problems helping to keep your vision healthy.

by Kia Trapp