It might come as a surprise that I wear glasses, since I am rarely seen out in public with them. I was very young (maybe seven or eight) when my mother broke the news to me, and unhappy to say the least. For a young girl struggling with self image and peer pressure, having to wear glasses was embarrassing. What I didn’t realize at the time, was that wearing glasses is what helped me succeed in school…what helped me go all the way to grad school to complete my Master’s degree. I’m so thankful that my parents recognized how important vision health was (and is) and took the necessary steps to help preserve the health of my eyes.
Up until my daughter was born, I had regular, annual vision examinations with my doctor. Along with vision testing and a physical exam of my eyes, I was also screened regularly for glaucoma. My vision never changed drastically, but my doctor always ensured that my prescription was up to date and adjusted it if necessary. But something about having a second child really frazzled me and it took me two years to get my latest eye exam. I’ve always prioritized our family’s health, but for some reason, I let vision health fall to the bottom of my to-do list. In fact, neither of my children have been to an eye doctor and my husband’s last exam was during his teen years. Unfortunately, this isn’t uncommon, particularly among the Hispanic population. With regular exams, an eye doctor can detect the beginnings of diseases like glaucoma, cataracts, and even diabetes.
For the next several weeks, I’ll be working with Transitions Optical, a company that specializes in adaptive lenses. Simply put, these lens can be worn inside and outdoors and will preserve vision health by protecting eyes from UV rays.
Since I was way overdue for an eye exam, the company arranged for me to see an eye doctor in my community. It’s been about two years and I was highly impressed with how thorough the exam was. It included a series of vision tests, eye examinations, and for the very first time, eye dilatation (which was actually not as uncomfortable as I anticipated).
After a relatively benign exam, the doctor talked to me a bit about the lenses and then I selected a frame. I haven’t really worn glasses much in the past several months because my prescription was outdated and I could no longer see clearly with my old glasses. I was actually excited about getting something new that I could actually wear on those days when my eyes need a break from my contact lenses.
After trying on practically every frame available (I’m kind of Type A like that), I selected a smart, sophisticated frame in black by BCBG Max Azria. My previous frame was not only loose, it didn’t compliment my face well. This frame is nicely suited for my face…not too small…not too large. The doctor upgraded my lenses so that they were as thin as possible and added a coating that helps reduce glare. I had my glasses within a week!
I’ve been wearing the glasses for about a week now. The very first thing I’ve noticed is that I can see…just as clearly as I can with my contact lenses. The frame is lightweight and comfortable and I really like the way it looks and feels on my face. The lenses are actually quite innovative. Indoors and at night, the lenses are clear. When I step into direct sunlight, they darken…just as dark as my sunglasses. What’s innovative about the technology used is that the lenses adapt with every variation of light and it’s not really noticeable (apart from the fact that you don’t notice the glare from the sun). The lenses block 100 percent of UVA and UVB rays which means your eyes actually get better protection than a pair of regular sunglasses. One of the most annoying things about wearing glasses is having to go outside in the sun and not having anything to protect against the sun’s rays and the glare. I have never (and would never) attempt to clip an attachment onto glasses for sun protection so the only option I would even consider is adaptive lenses.
In the next few weeks, I’ll be sharing more information about what I learned about eye health. If you have any questions, I’d love to read them and send them over to the company.
Transitions lenses are available in prescription and non-prescription options and can be ordered through an approved Vision Center.
This is part of a sponsored campaign with Latina Mom Bloggers and Transitions Optical. I was provided with a complimentary eye exam and pair of eyeglasses to test for the purpose of this campaign, however, all opinions expressed are my own.
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