We don’t often give our eyes as much thought as we should, that is until something goes wrong and our vision is affected. But when you learn more about eyes, you realize just how amazing they are. Here are a few facts you may enjoy: In a very basic form, eyes are thought to have […]
Continue readingCategory Archives: Prevention
Diabetes and Eye Problems. How Much Do You Know?
Did you know that an eye exam can be the first clue to detecting diabetes and other hidden health concerns? Finding health issues early can give patients a better chance at preventing damage through early treatment and management. A routine eye exam can show so many things. Some can be downright life changing – and […]
Continue readingTips to Maintain Healthy Eyes While Swimming
Swimming and aerobics are great ways to stay fit, but did you know that the chlorine in the water can be detrimental to your eye health? Tear film coats the surface of your eyes and allows them to stay lubricated. Chlorine and other pool chemicals wash this film off and irritate the eye.The water’s bacteria […]
Continue readingUV vs. Polarized Lenses: What’s the Difference?
UV rays are ultraviolet rays emitted by the sun that can be damaging to our skin and eyes. And just like we put on sunblock to protect our skin, we also need to make sure we are wearing UV protection eyewear.UV protection refers to sunglasses that guard your eyes from the sun’s harmful rays. This is […]
Continue readingHOW TO CLEAN SUNGLASSES LENSES
When you have a pair of sunglasses that you love, you wear them everywhere: for a fun-filled day at the beach, a busy day on a job site, or for lounging around by the pool. But with all that use, sunglasses can quickly become covered in grit and grime from oily sunscreen, dirt from the […]
Continue reading