Archive for June, 2010

Longer Eyelashes, a Sign of Beauty without Mascara

Friday, June 25th, 2010

google_color_border = “fbf7cc”; google_color_bg = “f6f4dc”; google_color_link = “802100″; google_color_text = “333333″; google_color_url = “802100″; Women may soon stop relying upon cosmetics like mascara to create the illusion that they have long and luscious eyelashes, a sign of beauty and glamour, thanks to a new scientific discovery. Biologists at L’Oreal’s research laboratories in Paris have [...]

Is LASIK Eye Surgery Safe For Children?

Friday, June 25th, 2010

Until the invention of the contact lens, eyeglasses were the only way your eye sight could be corrected. Now, since the mainstream introduction of LASIK eye surgery, millions have undergone the procedure because of its relative effectiveness and safety. However, with the increasing popularity of LASIK eye surgery come some important questions being asked to [...]

I Spent $700 on Eyelash Extensions

Thursday, June 24th, 2010

First there was the initial application. That cost $400. Then the touch-ups every three weeks at $100 each. Yes, I’m aware it sounds like a coke addict’s tally after a heavy binge. But I’m talking about eyelash extensions. I blew $700 on my eyelashes in two months. I know, it sounds crazy, but those two [...]

What is Visual Acuity Testing?

Tuesday, June 22nd, 2010

Visual acuity is clearness of vision, particularly form vision, which is dependent on the sharpness of the retinal focus within the eye and the sensitivity of the interpretative faculty of the brain. For visual acute testing you need to walk near by your eye care center and consult with your ophthalmologist.  At eye care center [...]

Ms Redfern Wait Six Year to Fix the Cataracts in Both Her Eyes

Tuesday, June 22nd, 2010

ALL her life, Elizabeth Redfern has loved sitting down with a good book. Now that pastime has been taken from her after waiting about six years to receive an operation to fix the cataracts in both her eyes. The Rosedale woman spoke out yesterday after years of frustration with Queensland Health. “I’m hoping that by [...]