Vitamin C And Kids’ Eye Health

The first thoughts for most when vitamin C comes up in conversation are oranges and colds, but there are more benefits vitamin C offers for children’s eye health. Vitamin C, (ascorbic acid), is an antioxidant found in fruits and vegetables. This powerful micronutrient is used for skin care, reducing cholesterol levels, and yes, strengthening the […]

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Eyewear for Sports: Protection and Performance

Contents Eyewear for Sports: Protection and Performance Introduction Racquet Sports: Tennis, Badminton, Squash, Racquetball and Ping-Pong Basketball and Volleyball Baseball, Rugby, Soccer, Hockey and Football Swimming Surfing, Sailing, Water Skiing, Scuba Diving and Fishing Skiing and Snowboarding Cycling Hunting, Shooting, Archery and Golf Summing Up Important fitting considerations Introduction If you’re not wearing protective eyewear, […]

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What Can I Do to Improve My Night Vision

For many people, especially older people, the beauty of nighttime is getting obscured by a condition called nyctalopia, more commonly referred to as night blindness. Not only can these people not appreciate the beauty of night, they cannot easily do their regular day-to-day activities like reading, knitting, driving, or even walking at night. Cataracts, nearsightedness, […]

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Hello Allergy Season: How To Protect Your Eyes

It seems like every season is allergy season. In the spring, it’s the tree and flower pollen. Summer adds grass pollen. In the fall, it’s weed pollen. People who have allergies have symptoms such as sneezing, sniffling, and nasal congestion, but allergies can affect the eyes, too. They can make your eyes red, itchy, burning, […]

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