| Picture by Candy Choi |
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| Selected sunglasses of 2003 |
Nowadays, eyeglasses are not only a thing to correct our vision, but also as fashionable accessories to make us look more attractive. Sunglasses are a kind of art, which people will appreciate it of all ages.
Fashionable Eyeglasses
Mr. Yaun Kau Wong, who has been an optometrist for 31 years, obtained certificates of optometrists from Japan, China, Philippines and Hong Kong, said that the trend of eyeglasses in 2003 is simple thin metal frame in titanium. He added that rimless or semi-rimless with lenses cut into oval shape are also popular.
Titanium is a type of metal alloy that is very strong. Eyeglasses made of titanium are light and durable. Both the hinges and temples of the frames are flexible to shape as you like.
“Since titanium is so light that makes less pressure to our noses and it is also a very durable materials, so it is quite popular in the market,” pointed out by Mr. Wong.
He added, “Aspheric lens was introduced in two years, since the lens has flatter curves which is more suitable for nearsighted and farsighted users than high index lens (pre-primary lens not for 900 degree or above).”
This new type of lens, “aspheric lens” rapidly becomes one of the most popular and useful lenses.
Original lens has a front surface that is shaped like ball. Most important is that the vision through an aspheric lens is usually better than the vision through an original lens. At the same time, since the lens is thinner and lighter, it is better for children.
Fashionable Sunglasses
Sunglasses can make you look cool and fashionable, they also have a practical function - protecting eyes from the harmful UV rays.
Mr. Wai Chon Kun, manager of the Oculista Oriente Macao and optometrist with 10 years of experience, commented that polarized lens was popular lens this year; it was used by fishermen for reducing the glare from the water and could also be used by light-sensitive patients.
He also said that diamond cut of the lens will be popular, since the lens will become more elegance. Additionally, retro styles from 50's and 60's, which are black, think plastic frame, are back.
Disposable Contact lenses
According to Manager of Loja Oculista Ngan Keng Long, Mr. Danny Lou who has 12 years experiences of optometrist suggested that disposable colour contact lenses were available in 2003.
He added that the coming new colours are gold and silver. However, they may not as comfortable as the original contact lenses, because manufacturers have made standard sized lenses for customers.
Suitable eyeglasses are important
Dr. Kai Un, professor of Ophthalmology in Former Shanghai Medical University, who has been Ophthalmologist for nearly 50 years, said that farsighted and astigmatism were usually innate from parents; while, short-sighted was postnatal and could gradually become serious. It was advised to choose suitable eyeglasses to meet one's true needs.
