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 readingThe Consequences of Leaving Your Glasses in a Hot Car
Summer is here, and it brought the heat with it. Cars can reach extremely high temperatures during this time of year (especially here in the South), so it is important to remember what not to leave in your vehicle. There are many consequences of leaving your glasses in a hot car, so whether you’re wearing […]
Continue readingMay is Healthy Vision Month
In 2003, the National Eye Institute established May as Healthy Vision Month. During this annual observance, Americans are encouraged to make their eye health a priority and learn how to keep their eyes healthy and safe. Why is Healthy Vision Month important? Healthy Vision Month is important because more than 23 million Americans age 18 […]
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