Sleep Position and Glaucoma: Nobody likes the puff of air ophthalmologists shoot into your eye during eye exams, but the test does give you some important information about your eye pressure and therefore your risk for glaucoma. New research at the University of Toronto adds some exiting news for those who do suffer from high eye pressure – sleeping with your head at a 30 degree angle can actually decrease the pressure in your eyes. Grab that extra pillow!

ReLEx Laser Vision Correction: Thinking about getting Lasik? You might want to consider ReLEx, a newly approved technology that provides a simpler way for doctors to perform vision correction surgery.

Sunglass Tints for Sports: You probably think about face shape and skin tone when picking out sunglasses, but do you also consider lens tint? If you play sports, you definitely want to consider the color of your lenses. This handy guide lets you know which tints are better for which sports.

Vision Changes as You Age: Are you worried about your eyesight changing as you get older? It happens to all of us, but it’s handy to know what to expect so you can do what you can to combat it. Here are things you should know about how vision changes as we age.

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When I first saw these reading glasses in our new arrivals, I instantly got that warm fuzzy feeling. These glasses remind me of something my kindergarten teacher would wear. Granted, my kindergarten teacher had a bigger-than-life personality and loved everything that was brightly colored or in the slightest bit creative. So this pair of reading glasses sent me down memory lane. I think everyone has had someone in their life full of vibrancy and color – maybe that’s you! If so, or you would like to get a pair for that person, the Kathleen readers are the perfect reading glasses.

The Kathleen comes in four different patterns called Under the Sea, Ocean View, Rose Fiesta, Pineapple Paradise, and Circus Medley. All of these scenes are also hand painted, which only adds to the creativity of the reading glasses.

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We’ve got two contests ending this week, which means two great chances to win!

The Eighty MPH Mom has a gift certificate up for grabs – but you’d better speed over there quickly! This one ends tomorrow.

Chaotic Mommy Reviews is offering a $25 gift certificate towards any readers on our site. You might even have enough to get two pairs! Ends 7/22

Good luck!

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Here’s the latest in eye news and vision resources.

Can’t See 3D TV or Movies? The technology used to make 2D objects appear 3D doesn’t work for Rafe Needleman, and he’s not alone; some experts report that up to 10 percent of the population cannot process the stereoscopic imagery used in films like Toy Story 3 or Avatar 3D. This means some people are left out or have to suffer through images that give them headaches while others enjoy 3D images. Luckily, as this article reports, this is often a treatable condition.

Eyeglasses That Track Your Shopping Preferences: The newest development in marketing and brand research comes from Tobii Technology, a company that has developed eyeglasses shoppers can wear to track their eye movements. As the viewers pause and look at different objects, the glasses will send important data about their shopping preferences to a smart phone. Will this change the way companies market their products, or will consumers find this too invasive? What’s your take?

Driving While Blind? If this works, it will truly be a miraculous invention that changes the lives of millions of blind people. Researchers are developing a car that would use vibrations and air pockets to allow a blind person to drive independently. Sound impossible? Time will tell! The prototype should be ready next year.

Eye Injuries: The eye is one of the most vulnerable parts of the body, and few injuries can be scarier. Here, WebMD gives us an overview of different types of eye injuries, as well as advice for how to avoid or treat them.

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When I was looking over the new arrivals to see which pair I wanted to review for today’s post, the first thing I noticed about the Munich readers is the unique shape of the lenses. Check it out:

With the nearly-square shape of the top of the lens and the rounded bottom, the lenses give the impression of tilting upwards. They just faintly suggest cat-eyed glasses; but, overall, the look is a rounded square. It’s definitely not a shape you see every day, so I found myself intrigued. What kind of face shape would work best with this frame shape? After some research (and the help of our sister site’s sunglasses guide), I came to the conclusion that these glasses could work with just about any size and shape of face. They have all the best parts of cat-eyed, square, and round lenses.

The question, then, is whether or not the style of the Munich is for you. I must admit, I fell in love with the Munich’s combination of dark and clear plastic, a design that’s going to allow the light to reflect your eyes instead of leaving them overtaken by the black frames. The rhinestones and tiny gold studs on the temples add some sparkle, dressing these glasses up so they’re ready for a night out on the town.

The Munich readers in red add even more style:

Can’t you picture these frames on a classy, well-dressed German art dealer? I’m seein’ it – they have just the right touch of class and arty design. And for the sale price of $13.56, the Munich readers are art for a steal.

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