Acne can be problem for people who wear eyeglasses. The parts of the eyeglasses that touch your skin, especially on the nose, can cause acne because of the perspiration build up as well as a skin reaction with the parts that are touching it. Acne does not have to be a problem for people who wear eyeglasses.

The following are a number of tips that will help prevent acne:

1. Clean the plastic bridges (parts that lay on the side of your nose) with rubbing alcohol each morning and night to kill the bacteria that can grow.

2. Use a gentle acne cleansing solution to clean your face. This will keep your skin from becoming to dry and oily. It will help maintain the proper PH balance. A glycerin based face wash is also gentle and helps restore the skins PH balance.

3. If your skin is too dry, try using a gentle all natural moisturizing soap. You should wash your face twice a day and pat dry with a soft face cloth. When washing your face, make sure you wash the areas where the eyeglasses touch the skin.

4. There acne medication one can use. Make sure it is a mild strength solution because if it is too strong, irritate or cause further breakouts.

5. Eat healthy foods that are low in sugar. This includes fruits and vegetables. Foods high in fiber are a good choice. As well, drink plenty of water. Water is a natural detoxifier.

6. Avoid letting your hang on your face. The natural oils from your hair can cause an acne breakout.

7. Use a natural mask such as an oatmeal mask which can absorb toxins, oils, and bacteria on your skin.

8. Get plenty of exercise. Sweating and then showering will help eliminate any debris and bacteria from the skin.

9. Natural make up is a good choice. They do not contain any chemicals and additives. There are also hypo allergenic and do not cake up on the skin. Make sure you do not sleep wearing manufactured make up products.

10. Try not to touch your face. Your hands contain oils so you may cause an acne break out if you touch your face too much.

11. Benzoyl peroxide is a good antiseptic product to clean out blocked skin pores and treat acne infection.

12. Use an effective sunscreen containing a moisturizer when you are out in the sun.

13. Natural oils such as rosewood oil, lavender oil, clove oil, and bergamot oil are helpful for treating acne.

14. Medicines that contain Vitamin A are effective at treating and eliminating acne.

15. Do not squeeze blackheads and pimples because the skin breaks and will spread the acne infection.

The best and most inexpensive method of treating acne is to avoid getting it. With proper care of your skin, you do not have to be afflicted with acne break outs when you wear your eyeglasses.

When acquiring glasses or contacts, one must have an eye exam. Most people do not think about whether there is a difference between the two exams. There are actual distinct differences between an eye exam for eyeglasses and an eye exam for contact lenses.

The following describes the differences with an eye exam for eyeglasses and an exam for contact lenses:

Eye Exam for Eyeglasses

The purpose of an eye exam is to diagnose problems with ones vision and any diseases of the eye. You will be required to read an eye chart. This includes reading with both eyes than each on their own. The eye doctor will then perform a Retinoscopy. In a darkened exam room, the doctor will provide you with a point to stare at, and then the doctor will shine a light in the eye. How the light bounces off the eye is a determining factor in what the strength of your eyeglass prescription will be. The eye doctor will also perform a Refraction test. A device called a Phoropter is used to perform the test. You will look through a mask device held up to your face and the doctor will show you a series of letters and ask you to state which one is clearer. The doctor will be flipping lenses in the mask to different strengths. This test determines whether one has nearsightedness, farsightedness, astigmatism, and/or presbyopia. The eye doctor will then perform a slit-lamp exam. This device allows the doctor to assess the structures of the eye. It is used to identify eye infection and eye disease.

Eye Exam for Contact Lenses

A contact lens exam concentrates on only one feature of eye health. The eye doctor will run tests to assess the eyes cornea surface to make sure the contact lenses will fit properly. You will be asked questions about your lifestyle so the doctor can select the best type of contact lens for your situation. A device called a keratometer measures the surface and curvature of the eye. The doctor will measure this by using an instrument called a keratometer. A keratometer is a type of digital camera that takes pictures of your eye to create mathematical depictions of the curvature of your corneas surface. This test determines the correct curve and size for your contact lenses. Corneal topography may also be done to give more details about the surface of the cornea. The health of your cornea may be evaluated using a biomicroscope.You may also have your pupils measured using a pupil card, ruler, or pupillometer. A card or ruler displaying different pupil sizes will be held next to your eye to find the best match. Contact lens fittings may also include a tear film evaluation. The amount of eye moisture may be assessed using a small strip of paper placed under the lower eyelid. As well, a fluorescein dye may be placed in your eye and then the doctor will assess how long it takes for the dye to be washed away by tears.

After the tests have been completed and evaluated, your eye doctor will select the best contact lenses for you. You will then have to maintain regular eye check visits to make sure you are not developing any problems.

There are differences between exams for eyeglasses and exams for contacts. The important thing to remember is that these tests are designed to ensure that you maintain good eye health.