emma_darling asked:


I have dark brown hair and eyes, pale skin, and only a very little bit of eye lid (below the crease) shows when my eyes are open and I’m looking straight ahead. I have long, but thin eyelashes. I usually wear brown eye shadow over the entire lid, heavier below the crease and lighter above, black liner pencil (which I think looks to harsh), and black mascara. I don’t wear more than one shade of eye shadow because it doesn’t seem like you’d be able to tell much when my eyes are open.

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Kendra Wagner asked:


LASIK eye surgery has quickly become one of the most popular optional surgical procedures performed today, with more than one million American adults choosing the surgery each year. The speed and potential benefits of LASIK make it an appealing option for people affected by nearsightedness or farsightedness, allowing those with vision problems to say goodbye to their contact lenses or glasses. Many more consumers are attracted by the rock-bottom prices that are frequently advertised, but are these deals simply too good to be true? While great deals can be found, all potential patients need to carefully consider a number of factors before undergoing any type of laser vision correction.

LASIK Basics for Beginners

Before deciding if LASIK is the right choice, all patients should be carefully screened in order to determine if they are a good candidate. If a laser surgery provider promises that all patients make good candidates or fails to assess each individual carefully, then it is important to look elsewhere. A skilled and qualified surgeon will consider a number of issues including age, health, pupil size and other eye characteristics before making a recommendation. In many cases, laser correction consumers may find that it is wiser to pay a little more in order to receive better care and services.

The Costs of LASIK

There are ways to reduce the costs of laser vision correction, but potential patients should realize that choosing the cheapest option is not always the best strategy. There are a number of different surgical techniques and technologies that can influence the overall price of the procedure, but these variations can also have a big impact on the actual effectiveness of the surgery. In many cases, basic LASIK eye surgery offerings utilize older technologies, lasers and techniques. Newer approaches generally result in better outcomes, shorter recovery times and fewer chances of experiencing negative side effects.

Weighing the Pros and Cons

Before making a decision, each individual patient needs to weigh the potential pros and cons of choosing bargain LASIK eye surgery offerings carefully. The first step is to undergo a thorough evaluation from an experience and qualified eye care expert. This allows potential patients to determine whether they are good candidates for the LASIK procedure. The next step is to get quotes from different surgery providers. Carefully compare the cost per eye, but also look at factors such as the type of laser that is used. In some cases, the costs of using a more advanced laser may be minimal, so it might be wiser to pay slightly more for a better procedure.

Another important step that all potential LASIK patients must take is to ask each surgeon about his or her success rates. All doctors should be able to share some basic statistics about how many procedures they have performed and the typical outcomes that patients experience. Most importantly, a doctor should be able to describe both his or her best result as well as his or her worst result. If a doctor has a history of patient complaints or malpractice suits, then look elsewhere for a more qualified and skilled professional.

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Jean Morgan asked:


As a loving cat owner, you want your feline friend to be as healthy as possible, and a big part of that means taking care of her eyes. You should frequently inspect your cat’s eyes, and if you notice any changes or problems, seek prompt medical care, before your cat’s health is impacted. There are many things that you can do for your cat on a regular basis that can help keep her eyes healthy, but are you willing to invest the time to do them?

One of the easiest things that you can do for your cat is to keep her eyes clean and free of mucous, which could build up and turn into a raging eye infection. Use a damp cloth and gently wipe her eyes at least once a day or whenever you notice mucous. This small step goes a long way in caring for your cat’s eyes.

You should also protect your cat’s eyes anytime that you need to use chemical treatments on her skin, such as flea dips. Talk to your veterinarian before treatment, and ask him for suggestions on how to protect your cat’s eyes from the chemicals. He will likely give you a neutralizing ointment, which you will apply to your cat’s eyes before using the chemicals, and will neutralize any chemicals that may inadvertently come into contact with her eyes.

If your cat has long hair, you should keep in trimmed so that it stays out of her eyes. Anything that comes into contact with the eyes can cause irritation, and even lead to infection, so this is an important step in your cat’s eye care.

When you look at your cat’s eyes, they should be moist and clear, as well as free of mucous. Anything to the contrary could indicate a problem that may need veterinary treatment.

Although your cat won’t enjoy it, you should clean her eyes at least once a week, even if you wash then with a cloth and water everyday, they still need to be cleaned. You can ask your veterinarian for tips on doing this, and he may suggest a commercial product that you can use, or you can make your own. To make your own cat eye cleaning solution, mix about 1 capful of baby shampoo with about 20 capfuls of water. Dip a cotton ball or Q-tip into the solution, and use it to clean your cat’s eyes, starting with the eyeball and working outward. Once you have finished, use another cotton ball with just water and rinse the eyes in the same manner.

If your cat develops an eye infection, your veterinarian will likely prescribe antibiotic medication, which you apply directly to her eye in the form of eye drops. Again, your cat will not like this treatment, but it is for her own good, and something that you must do if you want her to be healthy. Eye ointments are much easier to use, however if you apply too much at once, you could worsen the problem, so you have to be careful.

Few people realize how important it is to take care of their cat’s eyes, and often don’t even think about it until a problem develops. By properly performing cat eye care, and seeking veterinary care for any problems promptly, you are ensuring that your cat stays healthy and happy, so that she can be with you for a long time to come!

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Onome Okwuosa asked:


Worryingly it seems up to a third of us are driving around without being able to see clearly! Interestingly we’re not talking about the elderly, who frequently get the blame for accidents, usually with a throw-away comment about the condition of their eyes! Rather it’s a cross section of individuals who are coming up short when it comes to their eyesight.When it comes to van drivers the cause for concern is that bit more due to the fact that they do a lot more driving, covering a lot more mileage than the average car driver. With that in mind the likelihood of an accident is greatly increased if you couple their devotion to the road with lack lustre vision. This revealing study adds credence to the beliefs held by a lot of opticians who have felt that poor eyesight contributes heavily to causing accidents on UK roads. Your safety and that of other road users and pedestrians alike is greatly reduced as the risk of accidents increase when you step behind the wheel knowing your eyesight is not up to par. Lack lustre eyesight reduces your ability to discern between stationary and moving objects, as well as reducing your ability to spot potential hazards and adjust your driving appropriately. No doubt if your driving capabilities are compromised in any way and the compromise is something that could been prevented, your insurance provider may raise an eyebrow or two if you are looking to make a claim.The majority of vans being driven on UK roads today are done so for business purposes, whether it’s for a small, personal business or part of a fleet of vans owned by a large corporation. Regardless of whose business you promote and develop by using your van, if you are in an accident that is in part caused by your vision deficiency your claim may be refused because you drove the vehicle knowing your vision may not have been sufficient.That said, for those that drive a van for an employer may not be aware that their employer may be responsible for the care of your eyesight and that you may be entitled to certain benefits, like a free eye-test and the provision of spectacles if you are found to be in need. This was one of the suggestions put forward by a massive 92 per cent of the drivers that had been interviewed at the road show. They expressed the belief that a compulsory eye sight every three years would certainly reduce the number of road accidents that were caused by drivers falling short of the legal requirements as set by the Department for Transport. Of the 50 tested, a large proportion – 89 percent would consider having their eyes checked more often if it meant it would have a positive impact on their insurance premiums. On the one hand it is the responsibility of the individual to look after their eyesight, on the other hand with the cost of living spiralling out of control and each and every institution looking for ways to save pennies and spend fewer pounds, it’s not really surprising that individuals are forced to view things like eye care as a luxury.Unfortunately in the event of an accident, van drivers and all other road users are forced to appreciate just how valuable they are to themselves. Rather than working for yourself or for a company for a wage that is spent simply on surviving, it is far more important to take care of yourself and your health. Life and health insurance offer discounts to those that look after their health as they note doing so will reduce the likelihood of a claim. In time maybe van insurance will do the same, maybe they will recognise the potent importance of one having pristine vision and will reward those that ensure they do.

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melc_33 asked:


I mean I can wear contacts, but I actually think it looks better with glasses on, but is it weird to wear glasses and eye make up together?

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