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•  Ultraviolet Rays and Your Eyes

EYEGLASSES
•  All About Bifocals and Trifocals
•  Children's Frames: All Grown Up
•  Do You Need Lens Coatings?
•  For Thinner Lenses, High Index or Aspherics
•  Frames for Both Men and Women
•  Men's Frames: New Style and Attitude
•  Say Good-bye to Bifocal Lines
•  Sense & Sensibility - Style Isn't Everything
•  The Toughest Lens Material
•   Women's Frames: Fashion Goes Feminine
 

CONTACT LENSES
There is a bewildering array of contact lenses on the market. The optometrist will talk you through the options available and recommend the most suitable for your needs.

Modern Eyecare is an accredited Johnson and Johnson Acuvue contact lens Centre of Excellence. We also provide tailor made contact lenses for complicated prescriptions, special effects or medical conditions.

Details of the contact lenses available are given below.

Johnson and Johnson Acuvue
Whatever your considerations when buying contact lenses, the ACUVUE® range is sure to have the right ones for you. Their wide range of contact lenses offers different features that can help you decide which is the right contact lens for you. Contact us to find out more.
NEW 1-DAY ACUVUE® COLOURS™
1-day Acuvue colours – the ultimate instant makeover. Change the way you look when you want, as often as you want. Based on 1-day acuvue, the daily lens that’s unbeatable for comfort, 1-day acuvue colours gives you all the convenience of a daily disposable contact lens in five stunning colours.
NEW ACUVUE® ADVANCE
Did you know that the most common reason for abandoning contact lenses is discomfort and, of that group, 41% were due to dryness?Also, 55% of contact lens wearers experience end of day discomfort.Acuvue advance has been developed by Johnson and Johnson to stay comfortable all day, everyday thanks to new HYDRACLEAR™ technology. The release date for this exciting new product is June 2004.
 

THE RIGHT SHAPE
You should always select a frame that properly fits your face. In general, the size of the frame should relate to the size of your face, and frames that contrast with the shape of the face tend to look best. Look at your face in the mirror and see which shape below is the closest match.
Oval—Someone with an oval face can wear almost anything! Choose frames that are as wide or wider than the broadest part of the face. Save hard geometric shapes and low swooping temples for someone else.
Round—Frames should make the face appear longer and thinner. They should be wider than they are deep. Avoid excessively round or square styles which exaggerate facial roundness.
Diamond—Frames should widen the forehead and jaw while minimizing temples and cheekbones. Rimless, square or frames with a straight top and curved bottom are all good choices.
Square—A square face features a strong jaw line and a wide forehead, chin and cheekbones. Gently curved narrow styles will minimize squareness and lengthen the face. Frames should be more horizontal than vertical.
Oblong—A frame that is deeper than it is wide will create the illusion of a shorter face. Try round, deep or low-triangle shapes or frames with a strong horizontal line emphasized by skiving (ornamental engraving).
Triangle—Frames should add width to the forehead while softening and narrowing the appearance of jaw, chin and cheeks. Frames tops should be slightly heavy, with skiving; bottoms should angle inward.
Heart—A wide forehead and high cheekbones can be offset by a frame that adds width below the eye line. Try frames that are wider at the bottom, have rounded tops and squared bottoms, or lightly colored or frameless designs.
 
This information is adapted from the Envision Yourself® program from The Vision Council of America.
 

DESIGNER FRAME

• Alain Mikli
• Calvin Klein
• Chanel
• Coach
• Dolce and Gabbana
• Giorgio Armani
• Gucci
• Hugo Boss
• Kenneth Cole
• Kio Yamato
• Lafont
• Maui Jim
• MODO / SAKI
• Oliver Peoples
• Prada
• Ralph Lauren
• Silhouette
• Vera Wang Lux
• Versace