Longer days are here, and you’re probably spending more time outside. If your sunglasses have spent the winter in hibernation, it’s time to dig them out. Eye safety first To keep your eyes healthy, make sure all your sunglasses protect against ultraviolet (UV) rays. The sun’s UV rays can damage your eyes and wrinkle yourContinue reading “Polarized Lenses: What’s so Great About Them?”
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Why do I need sunglasses?
Why do I need sunglasses? Sunglasses can help your eyes in two important ways. They help filter light and they protect against the damaging rays of the sun. Good sunglasses reduce glare and filter out 99 to 100% of ultraviolet (UV) rays. They should be comfortable and protect your eyes without any distortion. How doesContinue reading “Why do I need sunglasses?”
5 Top Foods for Eye Health
Do your eyes have all the nutrients they need to help prevent cataracts, macular degeneration, glaucoma and other sight woes? Read on to learn about the top foods for eye health. But don’t count on popping a pill to get these nutrients — your best sources of vitamins and antioxidants are from whole foods, sinceContinue reading “5 Top Foods for Eye Health”
What is Dry Eye?
According to the National Eye Institute, approximately five million Americans aged 50 and older are estimated to suffer from dry eye syndrome. For these people, the gritty, sensitive feeling not only causes discomfort, but it can also affect vision. All these variables add up and can severely affect quality of life – whether you’re working on theContinue reading “What is Dry Eye?”