Cool, trendy eyewear is characterized by frames that follow current, seasonal fashion trends. Themes typically found in cool, trendy eyewear include bright colors and the latest, popular features like snap on lenses, and hingeless frames. Certain frames and patterns can be seen as staples in this type of style, while […]
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Eye Colors: What Gives Eyes Their Color?
Eye color often is the genetic trait that fascinates parents the most as a child develops. Will the child’s eyes be black, brown, blue, gray, green, hazel or some combination of colors? How a child looks depends on the genetic material each parent contributes to […]
Continue readingAugust – Child Eye Health and Safety Month
Did you know that it is estimated that 80% of classroom education is taught visually? Since August has arrived and a new school year is about to begin, Friends for Sight wants you to make sure to include an eye examination as part of your back […]
Continue readingCan You Get Sunburned Eyes?
The next time you get ready to head to the beach or ski slopes without protective eye gear, take a moment to remember that eyes can get sunburned the same way skin can. Severely sunburned eyes are caused by overexposure to UV (ultraviolet) rays, like […]
Continue readingEye Injuries at Work
The personal and economic toll of eye injuries at work is alarming. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, more than 20,000 workplace eye injuries happen each year. Injuries on the job often require one or more missed work days for recovery. In fact, the Occupational Safety and Health […]
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