Therefore, simple precautionary steps taken daily can keep your eyes safe.

Certain kinds of light from the sun can wreak havoc:

1)    UVA & UVB light: UVA and UVB are powerful, invisible rays with wavelengths shorter than visible light. These are considered the most dangerous parts of sunlight. They can cause diseases like cataracts, eyelid cancer, and other skin cancers and can also lead to macular degeneration. Moreover, ultra violet rays can prematurely wrinkle and age the skin around your eyes.

2)    HEV light (High Energy Visible Light) or Blue Light: HEV light or blue spectrum light is a potential contributor to cataracts and other eye maladies. Blue light can damage the retina over time that can lead to macular degeneration. The retina is the membrane where images are formed and passed on to the brain whereas macula is the region offering sharpest vision located near the center of the retina. Both the regions are highly sensitive and must be taken utmost care.

For proper protection, your sunglasses must offer the following:

1)    Your sunglasses must offer the ability to block 99 to 100 percent UVA and UVB light. Also, your sunglasses must guard your eyes against HEV light.

2)    You require a proper sunglass shielding the eyes, eyelids and the surrounding regions. The more your skin around your eyes is covered, the better it is. The ideal shield to protect your eyes is wraparound styles with comfortable, close fit and UV protective sunglasses.

3)    Durability & impact resistance.

4)    Use polarised lenses to eliminate the glare especially while driving. Continuing glare can lead to fatigue, headaches and migraines.

5)    Lastly, whenever outside, seek for sunglasses especially for the time span between 10 AM to 5 PM.

We at GKB Opticals offer justifiable prices on all branded sunglasses. Our special offers make it easy for you to avail the latest sunglass style. With over 1000+ sunglasses to choose from, GKB Opticals makes it possible for you to choose the best pair of stylish sunglasses for men, women and kids. Branded sunglasses like Boss Orange, Burberry, Bvlgari, D&G, Emporio Armani, Fossil, Giorgio Armani, IDEE, Maui Jim, Prada, Polaroid, Versace, Rodenstock, Hugo Boss, Oakley, Ray Ban, Tommy Hilfiger and Vogue are available at our online store. For more details, visit https://www.gkboptical.com/eyewear/sunglasses.html.

Children under the age ten are prone to high risk for skin and eye damage from ultra violet rays. A child’s skin on their eyelids and around their eyes is considerably more delicate and vulnerable than an adult’s skin. Until the age ten, the lens of a child is clear allowing solar penetration that leads to ultra violet induced ocular changes. The retinal exposure to ultra violet ray causes cataract and macular degeneration, both of these diseases cause vision impairment. The damage caused due to ultra violet ray builds over time, therefore the sooner you begin protecting your child’s vision from the sun rays, the lower the risk will be to develop such eye problems in future. After crossing this age bar, the lens becomes opaque providing better vision protection.

Fortunately, to protect your child’s vision from the ultra violet rays you can buy good quality sunglasses from GKB Opticals. Champ and Nova are the two sunglass brands exhibited by GKB Opticals on the online platform. Check out the link for more information:

https://www.gkboptical.com/eyewear/sunglasses/kids.html

When purchasing sunglasses for kids, keep the below pointers in mind:

1)    Buy sunglasses that block 99 to 100 percent of both UVA and UVB rays: Buy sunglasses that provide a higher percentage of ultra violet rays protection. The more the skin around your child’s eyes are covered the better it is. Therefore, look for oversized large frames or wraparound styles for your kid.

2)     Playground proof lenses: Kids generally run, fall, trip, bounce off from various objects at an alarming rate. Therefore, the glasses they must match with their active lifestyle. A child’s glass must be impact resistant and scratch proof. You must avoid glass lenses unless it is recommended by a doctor. The eye frame must be bendable but unbreakable. You should make sure that the glasses fit snugly to your child’s face.

3)     Let your kid make the selection: You are certainly not the one who is going to wear the glasses. Children are more likely to wear the glasses if it is of their choice. Therefore, allow them to make their own choice.

4)    Keep a check on your child’s glasses: Check that your child’s lenses are not scratched or warped and have no other flaws or distorts that might affect their vision. Children generally are not able to understand or complain when their glasses are flawed, therefore you must keep a regular check on their glasses.

At GKB Opticals, we believe that the parents need to teach their children the importance of wearing sunglasses or eyeglasses – just as they teach them to brush their teeth daily so that they can develop a good habit that lasts for life long.

Here are 5 featured types of reading glasses that exist:

1)    Reading Sunglasses

Reading Sunglasses look like a normal pair of regular sunglasses. But it carries certain added bonus advantages. The lens does more than just giving clear vision; the sunglasses provide UV and glare protection. Therefore, make sure to pick up a classy pair of reading sunglasses before heading outdoors or embarking on road trips.

2)    Full Frame Reading Glasses

Full frame reading glasses are generally suitable for those people who spend maximum time concentrating on close up reading the material. But however, if you tend to look up or across through the reading glasses, everything would appear blurry.

3)    Half Eye Reading Glasses

With the assistance of half eye reading glasses, you can look down, up or over through the lenses to find near work.  

4)    Computer Reading Glasses

Have you ever calculated the number of hours you sit in front of your computer? There are chances of you getting sore back or neck. Computer reading glasses are built with progressive and multi focus lenses that make the digital text clearer. Computer reading glasses prevents CVS symptoms, eye strain, double or blurred vision, dryness and irritation.

5)    High Power Reading Glasses

Eyesight issues tend to worsen with age. Therefore, reading glasses with stronger power is what you must opt for at that age. Whether you suffer from low vision, macular degeneration or any other serious vision issues, high power reading glasses is what you must opt at that time.

GKB Opticals is home to the branded collection of eyeglasses. The wide range of collection is branded, functional, protective, on trend with distinct characteristics. Shop online now from GKB Opticals to avail the best type of reading glasses that would suit your everyday lifestyle.

How do I know when it is the right time?

The first and foremost sign to consider new lenses and frames is when you notice changes in your vision. How long has it actually been since you have updated your prescription?

We at GKB Opticals recommend you to undergo a comprehensive eye exam every one year, or more often if certain risk factors are persistent. Moreover, vision changes are gradual and requires continuous monitoring. Hence, for complete eye check-up visit the nearest GKB Opticals store.

Other essential signs that you must not ignore

1. Frames having stripped screws.
2. If the lenses are heavily scratched or worn out.
3. Frames that are bent and fail to fit.
4. A loose fit that fails to adjust.
5. If you suffer from headaches that are more often than usual.
6. Irritated skin due to the frame touch points

When It is the Time, Find New Eye Frames That Fits You!

You can reduce your daily stress with a new pair of eyeglasses that fits you properly and comfortably. While it is necessary to find a frame that fits you properly, you also need to find a pair that compliments your face shape.

Purchase the Right Kind of Eye Frame

The essential purpose of eyeglasses is to assist you to see better. However, great looking eye frames are best to wear and boost self-confidence. We are professionals at recommending eye frames that compliments your individual look, face shape and fits into your lifestyle well. Also, we at GKB Opticals exhibit a great deal of awesome choices for you to consider.

When it is the time to purchase a new eye frame, we are always here for help.

Does buying a new pair of glasses make you feel overwhelming? If yes, then GKB Opticals can assist you to buy the perfect frame for your prolific vision. Visit our online site and check out our collections: https://www.gkboptical.com/.

Or have you ever faced difficulty viewing the glare while driving at night? If your answer is “yes” to any of the above questions, then it is time for you to consider getting AR or Anti-Reflective lenses.   

AR or Anti-Reflective Lenses does not only assist to improve the look of your eyeglasses but also improves your vision through lenses. The lens has the ability to ameliorate your eyesight by removing the reflections of the light from front and back of your lenses. Eliminating these reflections enables 99.5% of light to enter through the lens making the eye vision clearer.

However, AR coating is not recommended for all lens types. It is generally recommended that the anti-reflective coating is for high index lenses since these reflect more light from the lens surface. The AR lens coating eliminates the need to cover the eyes from reflection or glare. Another advantage of the anti-reflective lenses is that it has a potential to repel water off the lens. The lens is nursed with a hydrophobic coating which allows the lens to repel the water and prevent water droplets from appearing. Moreover, these lenses can be also nursed or treated with an oleophobic coating that repels both water and oil.

Advantages of Anti-Reflective Coating:     

AR lenses provide the following advantages:

1)    Reduces reflections and glare.

2)    Reduces night time glare while driving.

3)    Prevents eye strain which is caused due to digital devices.

4)    Enhances the appearance of the eyeglass.

How to care for AR Lenses?

These types of lenses require a little caring to ensure that they last for long. When caring for the lenses you must:

1)    Never dry clean your lenses.

2)    Use microfibre cloth only.

3)    Keep your eyeglasses in their case when you are not using it.

4)    Use an eyeglass cleaner.

5)    Keep alcohol and acetone away from your lenses as it can spoil your lens.

Follow the above suggestions to keep your AR coating last for long. Also, step by GKB Opticals and let our professional team assist you to choose the perfect set of eye frames and lenses.

Bifocal and multifocal contact lenses are available for both soft and rigid gas permeable varieties.

What is the difference between Bifocal and Multifocal Lenses? 

Bifocal contact lens has 2 powers – one for viewing clearly from far off and the other one for viewing clearly up close. Whereas, multifocal contact lenses give you added benefits over eyeglasses allowing you to view at any direction – up, down and to the sides – with similar vision. Multifocal contact lenses include progressive eyeglass lenses exhibiting a range of powers for viewing clearly – distance, near and intermediate (arm’s length) vision. Also used as a catch all term for all lenses with more than one power, multifocal lenses contain two or more lens powers to view objects at all distance.

Classification of Multifocal Contact Lenses

On the basis of design, there are basically two types of multifocal contact lenses:

Concentric ring designs

Concentric ring design are bifocal lenses with either distance or near power in the centre of the lens with alternating rings of distance or near powers circumscribing it. In the most basic form, the concentric ring design is comprised of a central circular area of one power with a ring around an alternate power, similar to a bull’s – eye.

Aspheric designs

Aspheric design is referred to as a progressive style multifocal lens, with numerous powers blended across the lens surface. Few aspheric lenses have the distance power inbuilt in the centre of lens, whereas others have the near power in the centre.

How does Multifocal Contact Lens work & is it preferable?

Most people who try multifocal contact lenses need to make few compromises on wearing it. For instance, the distance vision with multifocal contact lenses may not seem clear enough or might cause trouble with glare at night or may also cause difficulty in viewing small prints.

In some cases, people with presbyopia prefer monovision or modified monovision. Both these fitting strategies utilize single vision lenses – that are, lenses with only one power instead of multifocals. In monovision, people wear single vision contact lens on one eye for distance vision and a single vision contact lens on the other eye that endows prescription for near vision. In modified monovision, people wear single vision distance lens on one eye and a multifocal contact lens on the other to assist them to view better up close.

Therefore, to determine the best contact lenses for your vision on reaching bifocal age, GKB Opticals recommends you to consult an Ophthalmologist for better advice on which lens type to opt.

Fashion: With numerous range of styles, colors and shapes, eyeglasses are the latest trend that sets the fad right. Eyeglasses are great accessories that makes the outfit fashionable and enhances the facial features. We at GKB Opticals exhibit great variety of fashionable brands like Vogue, Versace, Tommy Hilfiger, Ray Ban, Tag Heuer, Oaklay and many more.

Eye Protection: In the present digital world, it is essential to properly protect your eyesight so as to ensure that it lasts for a lifetime. Glasses not only assist you to protect your vision but also helps to keep the dirt and dust from getting into your eyes. Moreover, eyeglasses can also assist to protect your eyes from the harmful ultraviolet rays.  Not all eyeglasses can block 100% of UV rays. Incase, if you are unsure about the level of UV protection that your eyeglasses provide, consult an optician for an evaluation. The eyecare professionals use an instrument known as spectrophotometer that measures the amount of visible light and UV radiation which your lenses block. Glasses with polycarbonate lenses assist to protect the eyes from harmful ultraviolet radiation. The polycarbonate material is a natural UV filter, blocking over 99 percent of the sun’s ultraviolet rays without any need for lens coating. GKB Opticals provide an option for polycarbonate lens in most of their sunglass and eyeframe brands at reasonable rates. For more information regarding the same, check out our website- https://www.gkboptical.com/.

Convenience: Unlike lenses, eyeglasses are much easier to put on and take off. Also, eyeglasses do not require additional cleaning and do not need to be replaced as often as lenses are.

Added Features: There include numerous additions that can be made to your eyeglasses to protect your eyes and vision. For instance, you can get a transition lens which darkens when exposed to ultraviolet rays to protect your eyes. Specifically, these types of lenses are known as Photochromic Lenses. In the absence of light, the lenses return to the clear state. Photochromic lenses are made of polycarbonate, glass or plastic. Likewise, polarised lenses are perfect for outdoor activities like fishing, biking, boating and jogging. They assist to lessen the glare and also provide high contrast vision with 100 percent ultra violet protection. Anti-reflective coatings include hydrophobic surface layer that assist to keep the lenses clean and clear in wet conditions. Hydrophobic lenses act as water repellent across the eyeglass helping to fend off water or undesirable spray or liquid. The hydrophobic feature can be added to regular prescription lenses.

Justifiable Cost: At GKB Opticals, we offer the best prices on eyeglasses. Our special and discounted offers make it easy and possible for you to get the latest eyeglass style. With over 1500+ eye frames to choose from, GKB Opticals makes it possible for you to select the best pair of eyeglasses for your prolific vision.

Blepharitis refers to the eye health condition that causes inflamed eyelids. The portion of the eyelid that generally gets inflamed is the area around the eyelashes. The inflammation causes the eyelashes to become ingrown or fall out. Blepharitis is not a transferable condition and the causes of the disease include bacterial infection or excessive oil gland production near the eyelids where the eyelashes grow. Blepharitis is of two forms:

Anterior Blepharitis: Anterior Blepharitis adversely affects the outside of the front eyelid where the eyelashes are attached.

Posterior Blepharitis: This is a kind of blepharitis that is linked to the dysfunction of Meibomian glands within the eyelid that secrete oil to assist the lubrication of the eyes.

Blepharitis Symptoms:

The condition of blepharitis can be present in both eyes and can affect both children and adults. The symptoms of Blepharitis are as follows:

• Red, dry, itchy and blurry eyes.
• Light sensitivity and crusting of eyelashes.
• Excessive tears and gritty sensation in the eyes.

Maintaining good eye health is the crucial key to keeping blepharitis under control.  If you undergo any of the above symptoms, do consult an eye specialist. Some of the complications that are associated with blepharitis are dry eye syndrome, permanent scarring of the eyelids and pink eye. Typically, the treatment of blepharitis includes:

• Eyelid scrubbing: Removing the build-up of excessive bacteria from the lid margin is essential for successful blepharitis treatment. On visiting the doctor, it is recommended to take a daily regimen of warm compresses and lid scrub to clean the eyelid and reduce the build-up of bacteria. Cleaning agents which must be used include prescription eyelid cleanser(Avenova) and non-prescription eyelid cleansing pad (Ocusoft; Systane).

• Medicated ointments or eye drops: The doctor might prescribe topical medicines like ointment or eye drop to remove excessive blepharitis causing bacteria or microbes on eyelids.

GKB Opticals recommends that if you experience any such symptom listed above, immediately schedule an eye examination with an experienced Ophthalmologist for immediate treatment.

Various researchers have provided the information about the ideal foods that can help maintain good eye health. The first step is to add a good number of dark green vegetables in the diet. The dark green vegetables that you can easily add are spinach, kale, broccoli etc. These veggies are great for the eyes, and can be incorporated into lunch and dinner easily.

Also, adding some animal proteins like Fish or chicken is great for the body. The daily consumption of eggs and chicken can fulfill the needed quota of proteins and minerals in the body. These can be incorporated daily or on alternative days and can be made in so many ways. Recent studies have also suggested that eggs are not a bad effect on the body and do not significantly increase the cholesterol levels in the body.

The most impotent part of the daily diet should be the inclusion of fruits, especially colorful fruits like grapefruit, citrus, pomelo, oranges and limes. Also you can add apples to your diet and this can help you see better in future. Citrus fruits have been proven to delay the appearance of cataracts which can help keep eyes healthier for longer.

There is also the need to include various nuts like almonds and walnuts into the diet. This can help you get the needed nutrition to the body and you can get them easily with a handful of nuts in your diet. You can definitely replace the potato chips or fast food in your diet to plain roasted nuts or a handful of nuts. Incorporating fresh food and high quality food is important to the health of the eyes and one must understand the value of the food they eat on their whole body.

Also taking care of the eyes with the effort to purchase prescription glasses online and by using branded eyeglasses in India, one can keep their eyes safer. If you don’t need vision correction, you can still get reading glasses or computer glasses online and use the when you are doing near work or using the digital devices. Also there is a need to use stylish sunglasses online, especially with UV protection. Today, it’s easy to buy them with much option to go for online sunglasses shopping.

Now, live in the festive moment when you give your family and friends stylish sunglasses for Diwali, or gift your loved ones, spectacles for improving their looks and vision. Eyes are precious and we know it best at GKB Opticals. While you decide to try out a new look, we are working hard to present you the choicest of lenses, the best of eyeframes- that will look the most beautiful and precious brands and workmanship to suit all your needs. You can trust GKB Opticals to offer you the best collection of brands at the best price.

Now getting you hands of that Ray Ban Sunglasses or Eyeframes, Oakley Sunglasses, Maui Jim, Tommy Hilfiger sunglasses is so much easier than before. Get the latest Versace, Gucci, Guess or Tom Ford Eyeglasses or Sunglasses easily at the comfort of your home with just a few clicks. You even get the option to pay on delivery for your Diwali shopping- isn’t that lovely ?

Now, send across your love in the form of International branded eyewear to your siblings, parents, friends and family- with Diwali shopping at GKB Opticals. Shop Online for the ultimate no fuss shopping experience and enjoy the loveliest discounts and the best collection of products when you are browsing the online portal of GKB Opticals.

No matter where you are and which brand you fascinate, GKB Opticals is your first choice for branded eyewear. Get Branded eyeglasses and branded sunglasses from Ray Ban, Oakley, Maui Jim, Rodenstock, Tom Ford, Tommy Hilfiger, Guess, Gucci, Versace, Boss Orange, Idee, Cartier, Burberry, Bvlgari, D & G, Cebe, Giorgio Armani, Izarra, Polaroid, Police and many more brands. So, if you’re looking for stylish premium sunglasses or attractive premium eyeframes, you can get them easily at GKB Opticals.

If you’re looking for more affordable options, you have Sundrive, Activ, Lance Bremmer for choosing your eyewear. If you desire sunglasses under Rs 299, then GKB Opticals has you covered, with 35+ sunglasses under the Rs 299 price range for gifting. So, get something thoughtful this Diwali and shop gifts online at GKB Opticals website and enjoy up to 40% discount on International Branded eyewear.