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Contacts are a medical device and should be treated as such.  This is true even if your eyesight is fine and you are only interested in turning your brown eyes into “baby blues” with colored lenses.  Taking the time to have a thorough eye exam by a licensed practitioner is the best way to ensure that you are suited to wearing contacts.  It also helps ensure that you get the type that will be most useful and comfortable for you, and that you will have access to proper guidance and care as needed. If you have dry eye or allergies, contacts may not be the best choice for you. Contact lens technology continues to advance at a rapid pace, but most contacts can basically be separated into the categories “soft” and “hard” (often called rigid gas permeable, or RGP).  Soft contacts are more flexible and fragile.  Some are meant to last only a day, while others can be used safely for months.  They are generally considered to be more comfortable to wear. Hard (RGP) contacts have a sturdier construction and are meant to last longer, even up to a couple of years.  They can be more uncomfortable and harder to adjust to at the start, but generally are considered to provide sharper vision. If having the sharpest possible vision is important to you, or you have specific eye needs, you and your eye doctor may lean towards RGP contacts.  Otherwise, most people are willing to sacrifice a tiny bit of vision clarity for the relative comfort and convenience of soft lenses. You may need to try different options to find what is right for you.  Your eye doctor should be more than willing to guide you through this process. Other categories of contacts include a rigid lens attached to a soft outer rim or skirt. When you find the contacts that work for you, the best way to make the adjustment period go smoothly is to closely follow all advice provided by your licensed provider and the instructions included with your particular brand of lenses.  Your eye doctor will want you to come in for a follow-up appointment to ensure that your eyes are adjusting to the contacts.  You should keep up with regular check-ups beyond that as well. The care and cleaning tips provided in this article are generally applicable to most contacts, but always follow the instructions of your eye doctor and the manufacturer first. Some people are lucky and adjust to their new contacts within a day, but for many it can take several days or even a couple of weeks.  Essentially, your eyes have to adjust to having foreign objects pressed up against them.  During the adjustment period, irritation, tears, blinking, light sensitivity, and occasional blurry vision are common. You may find yourself suffering from dry eyes, cornea problems (scratching, infections, or swelling), allergic reactions (usually to your cleaning solution), uncomfortable deposits on the lenses, or eye or eyelid inflammation.  Patience and proper cleaning should clear up these issues most of the time, but always consult with your eye doctor.  If your contacts continue to give you problems, talk to your doctor about trying a different brand. Different companies use different materials and technology to make their contacts and switching brands may help with comfort. A small percentage of people will find that they cannot comfortably or safely wear contact lenses, due to having overly sensitive eyes or other issues.  People who have frequent eye infections, severe allergic reactions, insufficient tear production, are regularly exposed to dust or chemical fumes, or are unable (or unwilling) to care properly for their lenses may not be suited to contacts.

summary: Always consult a licensed eye care professional. Compare hard and soft contact lens options. Follow proper guidance and instructions. Watch for common adjustment problems.


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For example, if you choose an oil-based stain, also choose an oil-based varnish and conditioner. Or, if you prefer a water-based stain, go with a water-based varnish and conditioner. Mis-matched products will result in a rough, non-durable finish.  Oil-based products provide a deeper, richer, more durable finish. Water-based products are easier to clean up and are typically considered more eco-friendly. Wood conditioner isn’t absolutely essential, but is highly recommended in nearly all cases. Use a natural bristle paintbrush or a rag to apply a thin coat of the conditioner over the wood. Apply it in the direction of the wood grain, wait the recommended time (usually 15 minutes), then wipe off any excess (in the direction of the grain) with a clean rags. Let the conditioner dry for at least 30 minutes but not more than 2 hours before applying stain, or as recommended on the container.  Wood conditioner causes softer woods to absorb stain more slowly, resulting in a more even finish with fewer blotches and streaks. If you’re not sure whether your stairs are made of a soft wood (like pine), a medium wood (like walnut), or a hardwood (like oak), go ahead and use wood conditioner. At worst, it will make no noticeable difference in the finished stain. Just before applying the first coat of stain, lightly go over the stairs with 220-grit sandpaper to add a slight bit of roughness to the wood surface. Use tack cloths to remove the dust before proceeding. Sand in the direction of the grain, using even strokes.

summary: Choose stain, varnish, and (if needed) wood conditioner of the same type. Brush on the wood conditioner, especially with soft woods like pine. Sand the conditioned wood lightly with fine-grit sandpaper.


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If the hole is in a visible part of the garment, prepare the self patch from the inside. If this isn't possible, purchase fabric as close in color to the garment as possible in a fabric with the same properties. Alternately, pick a patch that stands out. For some, patched clothing is a stylistic choice.
summary: Make the patch discreet.