Why would Figure Skaters decide one versus the other. Is wearing beige skates more of a statement of I'm not traditional? And finally, covering the entire leg--and boot--in skin-tone tights, would that be more to elongate the figure, especially for some skaters who well, might not be so height-inclined? White Skates seem to be the de-rigueur and more traditional choice for Ladies Figure Skaters throughout the years. This changed in the late 80's when more and more professional figure skaters began to buck the White Skate rule and go for the beige ones. And then toward the late 90's, and early 2000's, we began to see the all-over skin-tone/beige tights over the skates look as well.
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Costs also can vary based on the region of the country, urban vs. rural settings, and the type of practice where you have the procedure performed. Ortho-k prices in the U.S. generally range from $1,000 to $2,000 (for both eyes), making the procedure roughly half the cost of LASIK. But particularly difficult cases of ortho-k can cost as much as $4,000. There are additional costs for replacement ortho-k lenses, lens care solutions and follow-up exams, which can total about $300 to $500 per year. Normally, orthokeratology is not covered completely by vision care insurance plans, but a portion of the fees may be covered by some plans.