Be sure to tighten screws once a month with a small flathead of phillips screw driver. This will keep your glasses fitting the way they should and can eliminate problems, such as broken glasses or a lost screw.
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June 29th, 2010
Review & Giveaway Rundown
Read my glasses! Get a free pair by entering some of these great contests!
Double Duty Mommy has an interesting opportunity of winning either your choice of reading glasses OR a $25 gift certificate! Ends 7/1
A gift certificate to be won! If you go to Gathering My Roses you will have an opportunity to win. Ends 6/30
Lucky Rosie is feeling the love too and also wants to give you a $25 gift certificate to pick out that special pair. Ends 7/12
Lastly, but surely not least, is Farming on Faith who wants you to enter their contest to win that gift certificate as well! Ends 7/4
Good Luck!
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June 28th, 2010
New Merch’ Monday: The Bella
Usually when I hear the name Bella, I think about Bella Swan, from the crazed Twilight series. And when I think about Bella, I am filled with unhappy thoughts. I’m not particularly happy with Kristen Stewart as an actress. It’s not that she’s awful, it’s just that….okay, she’s awful.
Hey K Stew, do you know any looks other than "confused?"
But that’s okay, I can now have good thoughts associated with the name Bella. Introducing our newest reading glasses: The Bella! These glasses are infinitely cooler than K. Stew, just sayin’. The sides are adorned with floral detailing and rhinestones making them feminine andand edgy at the same time. You can purchase these glasses in black, black + brown, black + purple and black + blue. (and the black + blue is a lot cooler than it sounds…think amazing reading glasses, not deep tissue damage) If you still don’t believe that these reading glasses are some of the best you’ll ever come into contact with, then I present to you the side view.
So now, you know that these reading glasses are the best.
Photo: aceshowbiz.com
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June 25th, 2010
Eye News Weekly Roundup
Happy Friday! It’s been a busy week here at Reading Glasses Shopper – make sure you check out all the great glasses we have back in stock, including this classic. I like the blue.
The Eye Care World has been busy, too. Here’s your news update for the week:
Sun Protection: The sun has been bright this first week of summer. Most people think to protect their skin with sunscreen, but what about your eyes? It’s just as important to make sure your vision is safe from harmful rays. Check out this article from Medical News Today for more info, and pick up some sunglasses!
Facebook and Diabetes: The Eye Care Institute has jumped on the social media bandwagon, and they’re using it for a good cause. Between now and June 30, $2 will go to the American Diabetes Association for each person who joins the Institute’s fan page. Use your Facebook profile for a good cause and help them out!
Myths about Lasik: Thinking about getting Lasik surgery but afraid of the pain? It might interest you to know that because anesthetic eye drops numb a patient’s eyes, you’re more likely to feel mild discomfort from the pressure, not pain. Dr. Daniel S. Durrie explains the truth behind this myth and more in this article.
Fake Ophthalmology Certification: You might know that Rand Paul is running for the US Senate in November, but did you know he’s also an ophthalmologist…a practicing ophthalmologist who isn’t licensed? Well, he’s licensed, but by the National Board of Ophthalmology, a board which he created himself. What? That’s right. There’s more to the story, as you can read here, but for a humorous take on the situation, check out this clip from Stephen Colbert’s The Colbert Report.
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/191741.php
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June 23rd, 2010
Reader Question: What Are Progressive Reading Glasses?
Progressive Reading Glasses have a power that is stronger at the bottom (where you read) and less in the middle (your distance viewing). This is a great way to read, see your computer and see distance without changing glasses. The best part about these glasses is that they have no lines in them like bifocals do. It takes most people one to two weeks to adapt to these reading glasses.
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June 22nd, 2010
Review & Giveaway Rundown
Why buy reading glasses when you can get them for free?!
Double Duty Mommy has an interesting opportunity of winning either your choice of reading glasses OR a $25 gift certificate! Ends 7/1
The Misplaced Miswesterner is also wanting to show you some love by giving away a gift certificate as well! Ends 6/25
Another gift certificate to be won! If you go to Gathering My Roses you will have an opportunity to win. Ends 6/30
Then head over to Mint Green With Envy to have a chance to win a $25 gift certificate and make someone jealous of your new specs! Ends 6/23
Good Luck!
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June 21st, 2010
New Merch’ Monday: The Hannah
I have a thing for palindromes. One of my favorites is race car. Even more so, I have a thing for great reading glasses. And I have to tell you that there is more to The Hannah reading glasses than the fact that the name is a palindrome. These glasses come in purple, pink, blue or yellow. They arrived just in time, as they are perfect spring/summer colors. My personal favorite is the blue – it’s the most perfect shade of blue you’ll ever see. You can get them in powers between +1.00 through +4.oo. The feminine frames are a great look and these frames also have detailing on the edges to add some fun to the look without getting too crazy. 
These glasses can be yours for $13.56 and that’s a steal for such a gem!
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June 18th, 2010
Eye News Weekly Roundup
Happy Friday, Readers! I hope you’re enjoying that sunny summer weather!
Here’s your Eye News update for the week:
Eye Training: Did you know more than 1300 people are injured each day in car crashes involving a distracted driver? Researchers at Vanderbilt are studying whether training our eyes to see in different ways can help us react faster and avoid these situations. Something as simple as teaching ourselves to look at the center of objects can making driving safer for everybody!
National Eye Week 2010: This week was National Eye Week in the UK, but even if you don’t live in Great Britain, you can still make use of the great resources on Vision Matters. Check out the “Sight Tests at Home” section and take the Eye Health Questionnaire to find out whether or not you need an eye exam.
Vodka Eyeballing: Here’s something ridiculous – apparently, the latest trend for partying college students is “vodka eyeballing,” a practice in which you pour vodka directly into your eyeball. Not only is this dangerous to your vision, but it’s got to be incredibly painful! Not me, thanks!
iPhone 4′s Retina Display: Everyone is all abuzz about the new iPhone 4 – multitasking? personalized backgrounds? iBooks? a Game Center? It all sounds pretty great to me, but what about Steve Jobs’ claim that the “retina display” is SO good that it exceeds the limit of the human retina? PhD Raymond Soneira addresses those claims here.
What do you think? Are you going to jump on the iPhone 4 bandwagon?
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June 16th, 2010
Reader Question: Do I need different power reading glasses for using the computer and reading?
Yes. The power for computer reading glasses will be 1/2 of your reading glasses. (Ex. +2.50 computer reading glasses will be +1.25.) This is because reading glasses are designed for up close reading and when using the computer, you are usually an arm’s length away from what you’re reading.
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June 15th, 2010
Review & Giveaway Rundown
Everyone loves to win something…so make it a new pair of reading glasses!
Reward yourself by entering for a chance to win a free pair of reading glasses at 1 Prince and 3 Princesses. Ends 6/17
Then head over to Mint Green With Envy to have a chance to win a $20 gift certificate and make someone jealous of your new specs! Ends 6/23
Good Luck!
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