Star-Studded Event Promotes Hipness of Glasses

One of the reasons why many people turn to LASIK surgery is because they feel that wearing glasses makes them look older or less cool. As a result of the invention of LASIK and contact lenses, the frequency of wearing glasses has decreased to the point that it is actually becoming a mark of distinction, adopted intentionally by a larger proportion of people, especially women.

That this is true can be seen in the media event surrounding the UK's unusual award ceremony: Spectacle Wearer of the Year. This event is sponsored by the UK's largest chain of eyeglass merchants: Specsavers, and drew a number of big-name British stars, chief of which is Kelly Brook, a household name in Britain who recently made her US debut in this summer's B-movie gorefest Piranha 3-D as well as a Playboy cover and photoshoot. Kelly is pictured above, wearing her glasses for the event as well as a Remembrance Day poppy.

Other stars in attendance included models such as Lisa Snowdon, classical musician Myleene Klass (winner of Celebrity Spectacle Wearer of the Year), fashion consultant and judge Gok Wan, and dancing personality Louie Spence, seen here after the event.

If you are not a good candidate for or do not want LASIK, eyeglasses are a very good option. They can be a powerful fashion statement and have less attendant risks than contact lenses.

To learn more about you vision correction options, please contact a local ophthalmologist today.