Sunglasses make more than a fashion statement — they also keep your eyes safe from the sun’s harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays. That’s why choosing the right sunglasses is an essential part of keeping your eyes healthy. You know how important it is to protect your skin from the sun’s harmful rays. But after you slather […]
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Special Occasion Contact Lenses
Special Occasion Contact Lenses. Whether you’re playing a sport or going partying with friends, contact lenses are probably your best bet. They provide wearers with greater freedom when doing physical activities. They also remove a lot of the hassle associated with wearing eyeglasses.You can say goodbye to your glasses falling off during soccer. You won’t […]
Continue readingColor Vision Deficiency
Color vision deficiency is the inability to distinguish certain shades of color. The term “color blindness” is also used to describe this visual condition, but very few people are completely color blind. Color vision is possible due to photoreceptors in the retina of the eye known as cones. These cones have light-sensitive pigments that enable us […]
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Computer vision syndrome (CVS) is defined as the complex of eye, vision and body problems associated with excessive computer use. Most parents are rightly concerned about the types of people or subject matter that their children and teenagers might encountering online, but few of them worry about the effects of heavy computer usage itself. When […]
Continue readingWhy Lutein & Zeaxanthin are vital for healthy vision.
Good nutrition is important to keep your eyes healthy. Researchers have linked two very important eye nutrients that play a key role in healthy vision. Lutein (LOO-teen) and Zeaxanthin (zee-ah-ZAN-thin), both are potent antioxidants and are best known for protecting your eyes and may reduce your risk for macular degeneration and cataracts. […]
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