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Pinhole Glasses

July 16th, 2009

Eyeglasses are expensive, especially the frames.  It is a big business selling unneeded  expensive frames.  Pinhole glasses are able to save you money and improve your vision without the expense.  Scientifically proven as a visual aid, you can be sure you are getting an excellent product.  Pinhole glasses will provide clear vision and an easy way to exercise your eyes. Your vision might improve and you can put off the  purchase of expensive glasses.  These glasses have pinholes in rows in the midst of the  plastic lenses, training your eyes  and alleviating such problems as nearsightedness and farsightedness. You should consult a physician for more serious afflictions like cataracts and glaucoma. They are not sunglasses.  Where peripheral vision is required like when driving, these glasses are not to be used.

The styles in pinhole glasses are numerous and you will surely find a pair or two that will fit your fashion  needs. Check with your accountant for tax deductibility with the purchase of these glasses.  With the greater use of computer work today, these glasses will work wonders focusing your vision and cutting down on the eye strain inherent in computer use.

Why not save money and give these great glasses a try?  The only thing you will  be losing is money writing checks to your physician and the eyeglass companies, pushing their expensive frames onto your limited budget.  Your benefits in the use of these glasses are numerous.  They begin to work quickly.  No prescriptions or eye exams are required in their purchase.  They are affordable and are long-lasting.  Visual clarity will improve through the light, tightly entering through the pinholes and eye strain will be a thing of the past.  We are sure you will be satisfied with your purchase of these innovative glasses and will wonder why you did not give them a try a long time ago.

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Pinhole Glasses

July 10th, 2009

Pinhole glasses are eyeglasses with a series of holes in them that allow the wearer to receive less light directly to the retina which in turn increases your field of vision. They are made from solid materials such as plastic or metal and can be disguised to look like modern sunglasses.

The glasses have the effect of reducing the width of the bundle of oncoming rays from each viewed object. Normally whenever you glance at something the full opening of your pupil accepts light, but with pinhole glasses you are receiving a bent fraction of that amount of light. If you are troubled with conditions such as myopia, hyperopia, presbyopia, or an astigmatism then pinhole glasses will increase your ability to see longer distances and see with a higher quality of detail.

The basic concept that the glasses work on is that no matter how wide open your pupils are only the central portion is receiving light. The pieces of plastic or metal inbetween the holes makes sure to keep light from reaching the outer edges of your pupil which in turn increases your focus and vision.

An easy way to demonstrate the affect of the pinholes is to close one eye while making a fist and holding it up to your open eye. Now slowly open your fist so just enough light shines though for you to see. If you do this correctly your vision will be remarkably better than when a full amount of light is hitting your pupil.

The pinhole affect can trace its origins to native Alaska. The natives would wear glasses with narrow slits in them to block out  the intense glare received from the sunshine that is reflected off the snow and ice. Anyone who lives in a snowy environment for long periods of time can develop snow blindness from the glare which can only be healed by avoiding light.

From native beginnings to modern eyewear pinhole glasses have long been used to increase the focus and vision of those people who utilize this light blocking technology.

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Pinhole Glasses Good for Close Work and Far

July 3rd, 2009

Pinhole glasses are not made of glass but an opaque substance like metal or plastic. There are many little holes in the material that reduce the width of diverging rays. Because of this, the pinholes cause clearer vision in those who have myopia, farsightedness, diminished focus and astigmatism. The pupil may be wide open but only the central part is getting light. The visual improvement is greatly noticed.

A man named Scheiner first discovered this effect in 1573. Pinhole cameras operate the same way by increasing the depth of focus. An example of how the pinhole works is when someone will squint to see something clearer. By doing this, the upper and lower eyelids cut off rays that normally enter the pupil and the vision does improve a bit. By looking through the pinhole glasses, this cuts off rays from all sides. These glasses are worn very close to the eye, however in time, the brain ignores the material. While reading a book or paper, the little pinholes are more noticeable because of the short distance used. However, while watching TV or something farther away, only one pinhole would need to be used.

Some advantages of pinhole glasses include, being a simple solution to reading or close work. They provide improved vision at all distances, not just close or far. Pinholes could be used for a whole lifetime, unless they break. They are more inexpensive than prescription glasses. When pinholes get scratched, there is no effect on their performance. They also don’t need to be cleaned; fingerprints or marks do not affect the vision. These are for all ages, so even children can benefit by them. Cataract patients can see better through them. They can also prevent myopia. With so many people at computer screens, wearing pinholes can greatly reduce eye strain.
There are many advantages to pinholes, however, they cannot entirely eliminate the need for prescription glasses. It is so important to visit your eye doctor and know exactly what is best for you.

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Are pinhole glasses a viable alternative to traditional eyeglasses?

June 30th, 2009

Pinhole (Stenopeic) glasses are a type of corrective eye wear that can improve the vision in persons who are farsighted, nearsighted, have astigmatism or who have decreased vision due to aging.  Traditionally, an eye doctor performs a manifest refraction to determine the prescription or power that is needed to properly correct the vision in each eye. If prescription glasses are needed frames and lenses can easily turn into a costly necessity, especially if bifocal lenses are required.

With pinhole glasses, there is no need for a prescription and the same pair can be used to correct both near and far vision. They are made with a series of 1mm dots or holes in an opaque plastic lens. When a person looks through these holes, only central light rays are allowed to pass into the eye and peripheral light is blocked. By reducing the amount of indirect light, the normal blur circle that appears on the back of the eye (the retina) is reduced.  Reducing the circle of blur achieves the appearance of clearer vision. While these glasses do not actually improve visual acuity, they do decrease the amount of visible blur.

Pinhole glasses are not ideal for all people and situations and will not entirely replace the need for prescription glasses. There are several limitations to wearing this type of corrective eye wear that should be taken into account. Because the amount of light allowed to enter the eye has been decreased, the need for brighter light to compensate is increased. For safety reasons they should not be worn while driving or outdoors as a replacement for sunglasses. They do not have the proper protection from ultraviolet rays that prescription sunglasses have and their design does not allow for a full range of vision. Stenopeic glasses are best suited for people who have under 6 diopters of myopia and who use them mainly for stationary work such as reading, writing, watching television or at the movies. Despite their limitations pinhole glasses do offer a low cost solution for certain tasks and are worth discussing further with an eye care professional.

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Pinhole Glasses

June 22nd, 2009

Pinhole glasses are made of an opaque substance such as metal or plastic. Glasses are not made of glass at all. They are know as stenopeic glasses from the Greek words for “little opening”. The user looks through any of the many small holes in the material.

Completely natural, effective, durable and affordable. Pinhole glasses are an alternative to your conventional glasses providing clear vision. They are 100% safe to use and will not harm your eyes. Use the glasses to overcome impaired vision owing to any common refractive eye disorders. They block indirect rays from entering the eye thus preventing them from distorting your vision. Allows only direct and coherent light rays to pass through. They refresh your tired eye muscles and keep eyes from staring. Also, improve clarity and sacadic motion.

There are two distinct forms available for pinhole glasses. They are Traditional pinholes and Model pinholes. The ideal combination would be to use the traditional pair at home and use the model in public. One pair suits all purposes, whether it is for reading, working on the computer, or watching television.

Pinhole glasses are not just for adults but beneficial to children with myopia. They can prevent the onset of acquired myopia in children. They reduce the amount of light entering your eyes so they cannot be used in an environment having dim lights.

Some of the disadvantages of the pinhole glasses are they shall not be used while operating machinery, or any activity involving motion. Some users have said glasses cause multiple images. Some of the advantages include a clearer image at all distances and the life of the glasses last a long time. Also, they do not require any upgrade like prescription glasses. The older pinholes were flat with holes punched through them. But nowadays they have a new look that looks more like sunglasses with the holes on the inner side of lenses.

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Are Pinhole Glasses Right For You?

June 19th, 2009

If you have an eyeglass prescription from your doctor, don’t fill it quite yet. Consider an alternative to expensive eyeglasses that could have you seeing clearer than you have in a while. Pinhole glasses are an inexpensive option to prescription glasses. They have either metal or plastic frames which house precisely constructed plastic lenses with lightweight perforations in them. If your eyesight has degenerated because of age, excessive computer use or even due to refractive eye issues, pinhole glasses can definitely help your vision. The perforations are constructed using laser technology and let in direct rays of light which go through into your eye.

With people who have great vision, rays of light that enter into the eye are reflected into a single point on the retina, located behind the eyeball. If you have a refractive eye disorder or some other vision problem, these light rays do not accurately reflect on a single point, thereby causing blurry vision. With pinhole glasses however, the little holes effectively direct light rays into the eye where they are reflected on the retina in a tighter space, thus reducing the blurry or hazy vision.

As long as you have no known degenerative eye condition, pinhole glasses will help you see more clearly in just a short time. They can help with your astigmatism, near-sightedness, far-sightedness, presbyopia (gradual vision degeneration due to age), vision problems due to computer use and even cataracts. While an eyeglass prescription may change every few years, the pinhole glasses remain the same, effectively improving your vision. Why pay hundreds of dollars every few years for new prescription eyeglasses when you can spend far less for a pair on pinhole glasses that will last a lot longer?

Pinhole glasses are not a trend that is going to fall out of favor. They have actually been around for years but have recently become more popular as the cost of prescription eyeglasses are sometimes too cost prohibitive. Even medical professionals are more accepting of them. Consider trying pinhole glasses before heading to the optometrist. You will likely not make the trip.

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Benefits and Answers about Pinhole Glasses

June 19th, 2009

Pinhole glasses have been around in various forms for many years and today, you can benefit from the latest in laser technology as it can produce the crispest, most precise perforations in the lenses of the glasses for optimal vision. If you are unsure of what pinhole glasses are, they consist of either a plastic or metal eyeglass frame with the lenses sporting tiny pinholes or perforations which directly focus light into the eye.

When your vision is not perfect, it is because the light reflecting into the back of the eye called the retina does not focus on a single point, like it does for people with good vision. Instead, the light diffracts causing blurred vision. The purpose of the small perforations in the pinhole glasses is to narrowly focus the rays of light into the eye to achieve clearer vision. There are several benefits of these glasses:

  1. Clearer vision and the ability to distinguish close objects from one another
  2. Brighter focus on objects, particularly if light is poor in a space
  3. Great vision regardless of whether you have problems seeing near or far
  4. Versatility in use whether you are watching TV, typing at the computer or reading a book
  5. Sturdy construction and no worries about lens scratching obstructing vision
  6. Inexpensive

Pinhole glasses are best used in situations where you are stationary such as computer work, reading a book, watching television or in a classroom. Fast moving activities such as sports and driving require peripheral vision and the pinhole glasses can only focus light rays directly into the eye, not from the sides.

If you have severe refractive eye disorder with a diopter measurement more than 6, you may not benefit from pinhole glasses. However, if you are experiencing average near-sightedness, far-sightedness, astigmatism, presbyopia or eye strain from computer work, pinhole glasses are a great option for improving your vision. Even kids can benefit from them.

Overall, you have nothing to lose by trying pinhole glasses, especially because they are quite a bargain in comparison to prescription eyeglasses. Try pinhole glasses first to see how well your vision improves before opening your wallet at the optometrist.

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Prescription Glasses

March 28th, 2009

Wearing prescription glasses is not all that it’s cracked up to be.  Given the choice, I think anybody that has had the unfortunate opportunity to have experienced glasses at one time or another will agree that they would rather go without.  It is very inconvenient and limiting—not to mention expensive to have a pair made!!!

It is a misconception that wearing glasses does more good than harm.  In the same light, I would be crazy to say that it does not help—especially for people that may have vision problems that really cannot do without prescription lenses.  What I am saying though is it may not necessarily be a permanent condition.

Glasses are needed for some things but a complete nuisance for others.  My say to this—why not try to do without glasses when possible.  Let your eyes rest from the inevitable strain and stress experienced by eyes too when wearing glasses.

Get yourself some information on natural vision improvement techniques that may help you.  Take the time to rest your eyes by looking at a distance to the beautiful trees. Or, well, plainly just be conscious about blinking and closing your eyes for a few seconds every few hours!  Simple techniques can help you even if you are wearing glasses already.

Vision health has been something that people rarely think about—most are unaware of the many techniques and exercises that can help with improving vision or preventing vision deterioration.  A shame really since they are quite easy to do and fit into your daily schedule.

Some say that wearing glasses gives a sense of being smart or scholarly.  I say not!  It is difficult to really be expressive and to live life to the fullest with glasses.  Neither does it convey increased intelligence and IQ.  Try a few moments without the glasses and start the natural vision improvement exercises.  I think they will open up a whole new world of possibilities!

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Relax Your Eyes through Tried and Tested Means

March 24th, 2009

Natural vision improvement depends greatly in the care and the pampering you give your eyes.  Recognizing the importance of our eyes and vision to your life and in your daily living is the core of natural vision improvement; while the steps and methods you do help you attain that goal of healthy eyes and good vision.

The eyes need enough rest and relaxation for it to be able to function optimally.  Remember this: giving your eyes a few moments each day to rest from the constant stresses that it undergoes will matter.
One of the effective relaxation techniques is called ‘palming’.  With the gentlest pressure, cup your eyes with the palms of your hands.  Close your eyes and allow your eyes to relax in the darkness.  Do this a few times each day, for a minute or two each time.

Another technique to relaxing the eyes is by giving it a gentle massage a few times each day.  Cover your eyes and gently dab your fingers around your eye sockets, gently massaging the muscles of the eyes.  After this, gently massage and stroke the ridge of the brows from the innermost edge going out.  This will give your eyes and the muscles surrounding the eyes a few moments of massage and relaxation.

Try also to include this exercise each day to lessen the rigidity of the muscles of the eyes.

Look to the distance and try to swing your body from side to side without removing your focus on the object you choose to at a distance.  Do not forget to breathe normally and blink throughout this exercise.  Do about 100 swings daily to help your eyes relax.

Your eyes need care and attention to function well.  It does not take much time, or even much effort to do something to make a difference in the health of your vision.  The relaxation you give to your eyes will help greatly in naturally improving vision.

These simple techniques do make a difference.

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Vision Improvement Exercises

January 27th, 2009

Vision improvement need not amount to much.  Sometimes it is the little things that help the most in keeping our vision in tiptop shape.  There is no need for expensive eye procedures and medication or supplementation.  Simple exercises can be done to help the eyes stay in optimum condition and to prevent our eyesight from failing.  These exercises are very easy to do and only need a few moments to accomplish.  If anything else, the exercises only need a conscious effort and commitment from us for them to truly work.

1.     Breathe!
Did you know that people that have vision problems tend to hold their breath when they try to concentrate and focus on something?!  A conscious effort to maintain even breathing during focusing or reading is all there is to it!

2.    Blink
Again, when we focus too much, the tendency of our eyes is to decrease the speed of our blinking.  This practice dries out the eyes and is not beneficial at all to improving and maintaining good vision since lubrication of the eyes is very important.

3.    Pause
Take the time to pause after each page or after each paragraph and look out to the trees or to something that can provide contrast from the letters on the page.  This act relaxes the eyes and improves vision and eyesight significantly.
Giving your eyes a few minutes of rest between reading and working is also important.  Take a few seconds to just close your eyes.  This relaxes the eyes and gives it ample lubrication to keep it in tip top condition.

4.    Shift
Similar to pausing to rest your eyes and provide contrast, shifting our vision from something nearby—let’s say something that we are reading like a book or magazine, sot something at a distance gives your eyes time to relax .

These are but some tips that are effective in vision improvement.  They seem simple enough but it is easy to forget and go back to old habits so we should always be vigilant in consciously following these tips.  Also, it is important to remember that most of the vision related problems arise from bad habits that are formed so being conscious of the good habits that can help the eyes and promote vision improvement.

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