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Tag Archives: Glasses

Covid 19, is it better to use glasses or contact lenses?

If there's one thing everyone has learned by heart over the past few weeks, it's to wash our hands regularly, with soap and water. In these times when any action involving manipulation with the hands is scary, is it advisable to wear contact lenses? Or on the contrary, would it be safer to opt for glasses ... Here is what our professionals recommend. The risks of infection from wearing contact lenses The virus can enter through the nose, eyes and mouth. While wearing masks limits the risk of bacteria being transmitted through the nose and mouth, the eyes are still fairly exposed. The fact that contact lens wearers have to handle the lenses before inserting them into the eyes actually increases the risk of infection. However, any contact lens wearer…

Protective mask: how to avoid fogging on glasses?

The Covid-19 undoubtedly leaves a legacy in Mauritius. In addition to the economic slowdown, the government has put in place several measures to ensure the safety of Mauritians. We are witnessing a partial containment recently, and the law now requires the wearing of a mask in public places. However, those wearing glasses are sometimes embarrassed by the appearance of fogging. Then, what shall we do? Here are 5 tips:   1 / Correctly position the protective mask 2 / Use a ‘clips’ to prevent air from escaping. 3 / Protect your glasses with a gel or an anti-fog spray 4 / Apply soap or shaving foam on both sides of your glasses. Spread it out with a microfiber cloth, rinse your glasses, then let them air dry. 5 / Place…

Choose your glasses according to the color of your eyes?

Finding the right pair of glasses is not always an easy task. However, with the right advice, it is quite possible to choose a pair that is perfectly suited, not only to the morphology of the face, but also to the color of the eyes. Yes, it can play a role on the harmony of the face and will enhance the eyes when it is well chosen.   For dark eyes   That's it, you've determined the shape of glasses you like. Now comes the question of color. You have a wide choice, between classic colors such as black or brown, or more fanciful frames with prints, or even transparent frames (very fashionable at the moment). However, the color of your eyes (as well as the color of your skin…

Protect your eyes in summer

Of course, everyone knows that wearing quality sunglasses is the first precaution, but not only! To protect your eyes well, other advice should be prescribed. Protecting your eyes in summer is crucial. Enjoying the good weather without endangering the health of your eyes is actually quite possible. To do this, you just have to adopt the right gestures and respect certain basic rules. Let's see this in more detail.   Sun, watch your eyes!   Overexposure to sunlight and its UV rays is known to be the main cause of eye damage. It is therefore essential to protect your eyes as you protect your skin. Stock up on vitamins D without taking any risks. Indeed, at high doses, UV rays are harmful to both the skin and the eyes. Even…

How to choose glasses according to the shape of the face

Many of you wear eyeglasses… round, square, cat-eye, there are many styles of glasses. But do you know which pair of glasses will suit you best? Do you know the shape of your face? We tell you everything in this article…   What is the shape of your face?   First, you need to know what is the shape of your face, the size of your nose and the width of your eyes. Besides, know that there are 7 basic forms, here they are:   Round and full face   It is advisable to opt for a rectangular or square pair in order to refine the shape of your face. Round or oval glasses tend to blend with the shape of an equally round face.   Oval face   If…