Fouad Melamed, OD Los Angeles Eye Doctor

We have had such a response on the article on Prada eyeglasses that we decided to add a little more information on the subject.  We appreciate your response and phone calls to Melamed Eye Care.

The Prada PR 03LVN is the eyeglasses for those who wants a vintage and artsy look. It is especially made for women who want simple but catchy styled eyeglasses. It is ideal to be paired with casual or party outfits as well. Teens and young adults will wear this pretty well.

The PR 03LVN model eyeglasses is made of acetate with flex style materials. It has 52mm, semi rectangular-shaped, clear-colored lenses encased in thick plastic frames. The 16mm bridge has fixed soft nose pads. Its thick and flat temples are attached behind the end pieces with a metal designs and Prada brand signature near the hinges. It comes in colors gloss black, black ebony and top violet on lilac.

We can generally get you any Prada frame that is still on available through the manufacturer and in some cases ones that have been discontinued. Contact us by phone or email.

The name Prada in Los Angeles, California  is synonymous with luxury, fashion and good taste. That is also true of Prada eyewear. Although frames for glasses might not be the first thing that pops in your mind when you think of Prada, after you see the eyewear selection available it will be.

In true Prada fashion, no pun intended, there is something for everyone and every mood in eyewear. For those who like their eyewear to look serious and connote professional, upward mobility, Prada has serious eyewear. Solid frames in blacks, browns, and silver are available. These frames are all business; just one look at your face with these frames on will let the world know you a devoted professional.

In contrast, the Prada eyewear line also has wonderfully fun and whimsical colors available. Reds, pinks and even purple frames will let you show your funky, side. Even the most serious person has to have a little fun now and again. And some of us were just born to be fun all the time.

There are also frames with a nice combination of serious and whimsical. Serious black frames on the outside, with wonderful splashes of color on the inside of the frame. These frames are the best of both worlds. At first glance they are all business, but as people look at your eyes for a few moments, they will get glimpses of a more playful person hiding in that serious demeanor.

Color choices are only the first decision to be made when choosing Prada eyewear. The shapes available include rectangular, oval, butterfly, semi-rimless, and cat’s eye. The perfect frame shape to match your face is just waiting to be picked.

While it is important to know your face shape and pick frames that will look balanced on your face, the most important factor is to pick frames that you love. You will be living with these frames for about a year, so you will want to love them. With so many different Prada choices, finding the pair of glasses that you absolutely love will be easy.

In fact you may want to buy two or three pairs. One pair for the serious, business side, one for the fun loving evening time, and a pair of sunglasses for the beach. Sun glasses are an absolute must in this day and age, and Prada sunglasses are sure to get you noticed when you wear them.

View a few samples of Prada eyewear on our Facebook photo gallery.

In fact, when you buy Prada frames, the name is tastefully displayed on the sides of the frame. Everyone will see your attention to every detail. Nothing is left to chance in even your eyewear. Glasses are not just a minor thing to you; they are a serious fashion statement. So go ahead, wear that Prada eyewear with pride. You deserve them! Pay a visit to your local Los Angeles Eye Doctor soon.

It’s pink eye season in the Los Angeles area. This is a time of year when we see a fair bit of the disease. This is especially so in children. Pink eye is an inflammation of the conjunctiva of the eye. The conjunctiva is the transparent lining of the eyelid and eye ball. This lining becomes red as the tiny blood vessels enlarge with the inflammation. That is what gives this illness its name.  People generally think of children when they think of pink eye, but adults can also have pink eye.

The causative agent of the pink eye determines what the treatment will be. In infants pink eye can be caused by a blocked tear duct. In children and adults the causes can be bacterial,  or viral. They can also be caused by irritants that are in the eye.

Viral and bacterial pink eye is very contagious. After making an appointment to see your Los Angeles eye doctor, it is very important to try to keep the infected person isolated until the cause and treatment is determined. This is obviously much easier to accomplish with an adult than with a child. Do not share make-up, wash cloths, towels, or bed linens with the infected person until they are non-contagious.

If the cause is bacterial, antibiotic drops or ointments will probably be prescribed.  Most day cares will request that children be kept at home for at least 24 hours after medication is begun. The eyes may be watery. The eye area will need to be handled to apply the drops or ointment. Throw away any tissues immediately that have touched tears, and good hand washing is a must to prevent the spread of bacteria.

Viral causes of pink eye will not require antibiotic treatment. If the causative agent is herpes simplex an antiviral medication may be prescribed. That is why it is so important for a proper diagnosis to be made by a Los Angeles area eye doctor. Antibiotics are not effective for viral infections. Your eye care professional may want to send a sample for a definitive diagnosis.

For either viral or bacterial pink eye, refraining from rubbing the eye area will help prevent infecting the other eye. If the eye area is touched, thorough had washing is a must. Eye make up must be discarded to prevent re-infection of the eye. If contacts are worn, be sure to seek advice from your eye care professional on the proper course of action. You may need to refrain from wearing your contacts until the pink eye has resolved. Your eye care professional can guide you in how to clean non-disposable lenses.

Other causes of conjunctivitis include allergic reaction. While this form of pink eye is not contagious, the symptoms can be very distressing. The first treatment is to remove the allergen, although that is not always possible. Your Los Angeles eye care professional will probably prescribe eye drops or even a combination of several different drops to provide symptomatic relief.

In addition to any prescribed medication, a cool cloth on the eyelids may offer symptomatic relief. Some patients prefer a warm wash cloth. If the eyes are crusty in the morning, a warm cloth may help to remove the dried mater on the eye lashes and corners of the eye lids. Just be sure to place the cloth immediately in the wash when done, and wash hands thoroughly.

Fouad Melamed, O.D., is a Los Angeles Eye Doctor. He frequently writes about issues related to eye health, pink eye, contacts, fitting eye frames, etc. You can contact him at melamedeyecare@gmail.com, or  just visit www.melamedeyecare.com to make an appointment in the greater Los Angeles, Beverly Hills area.

Bausch + Lomb, a leading maker of contact lenses and lens care solutions, has introduced Biotrue™, a multi-purpose solution for cleaning and conditioning contact lenses. Biotrue™ is formulated to work like your eyes. By studying how the eye naturally works to clean, hydrate, and keep itself healthy, Bausch + Lomb developed a unique and innovative solution to provide outstanding lens care.

Biotrue™ goes beyond exceptional disinfection by bringing together three bio-inspired innovations:

• Has a lubricant found naturally in your eyes
• Matches the pH of healthy tears (pH 7.5)
• Keeps certain beneficial tear proteins active

Biotrue™ lens care solution provides you with the health and comfort your eyes deserve and helps make everyday easier on them. Dr. Fouad Melamed encourages the use of products like BioTrue™ to take of your contact lenses and your eyes, rather than the use of generic products. Patients getting their contact lens fittings at Melamed Eye Care in Los Angeles, receive a free startup kit of BioTrue™ to experience this new fantastic product.