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How to Use Bifocals
Date: 01.28.2012Tags: close up vision, close up vision correction, distance vision, vision correction
Created by Benjamin Franklin in the early 1760s, the bifocal lens is the most commonly prescribed vision correction treatment for patients that require both close-up and distance vision correction. Bifocals eliminate the need for a second pair of glasses by combining your prescription for distance vision with your prescription for close-up vision in one single, segmented lens.
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Have regular vision checkups with your doctor. Talk to your doctor as soon as you experience changes in your vision. Though the need for bifocal eyeglasses typically strikes as you get older, it's not uncommon for some younger people with vision problems to require them as well.
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How to Switch From Contacts to Glasses
Date: 01.27.2012Tags: choosing the right, contact lenses, doctor s office, your eyes
Over time, wearing contacts can cause soreness in your eyes, which can result in redness and discomfort when wearing contact lenses. Contact wearers may find it comforting to switch to wearing glasses for a few weeks or months to give their eyes a break from contacts. Making the switch from contacts to eyeglasses is a simple process that any person in need of visual aid can do.
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Schedule an eye examination. Chances are, if you wear contact lenses, you may not have the proper prescription for eyeglasses. An eye exam specifically for glasses takes into account the distance between your eyes and where the glasses sit on your face, which is crucial for choosing the right glasses.
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How to Stop Your Hand From Shaking
Date: 01.26.2012Tags: hands that, hands to shake, shaky hands, your doctor, your hands
Hands that shake are not only an embarrassment, but they're a career liability if you're employed as a surgeon or an occupation that requires steady hands. Shaky hands have a variety of causes. Some medical conditions, anxiety and certain medications can cause the hands to shake. Some people are genetically predisposed to shaky hands because they have a condition called essential tremor. Fortunately, there are ways to stop your hands from shaking.
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Schedule a physical exam. Certain medical conditions, such as an overactive thyroid and diseases that affect the central nervous system, can cause your hands to shake. If you treat the underlying medical condition, it will usually correct the problem.
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How to Rid Your Home of Peanut Products
Date: 01.25.2012Tags: peanut allergic, products such, products such as crayons, such as crayons, your home
If you have a peanut-allergic, anaphylactic child in your home, getting rid of peanut products is critical. Peanuts are an inexpensive filler that can be very dangerous for a peanut-allergic individual. It is found in diverse products such as crayons, cosmetics and pet food. Ground as flour, peanuts can be mixed with inedible products to create form and consistency, such as finger paints and house paints. Ridding your home of peanuts is a simple process if you know where to look. Then maybe, you will never have to use your epi-pen for a reaction.
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- Trash bag
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Read labels. Toss the product if the label reads "may be processed on equipment that processes peanut or tree nuts" or "may contain peanut." Look out for arachis, or arachis oil, which is another name for peanut.
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How to Remove Machine Oil From Cedar Wood
Date: 01.24.2012Tags: clean water, dish soap, gallon warm, gallon warm water, stiff brush, surface with
Machine oil is any medium-density oil used for lubricating machine parts. When spilled on cedar siding, fencing, or roofing, it leaves a greasy stain. Washing it with a gentle cleaner may remove surface stains, but deeper stains will require a solvent. Many professional refinishers use power washing to clean cedar, although this method is not recommended, according to the Western Cedar Lumber Association, because it can cause extensive damage to the wood.
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- 2 tbsp. dish soap
- 1 gallon warm water
- Bucket
- Turpentine
- Clean rags
- Fine sandpaper
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Mix 2 tbsp. dish soap with 1 gallon warm water in a bucket. Dip a stiff brush in the sudsy water, and scrub the oil spot vigorously. Rinse with clean water, and allow it to dry. The oil spill may appear to be gone until the wood is dry. Repeat if necessary.
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