Protecting your eyes in the office is one of the most important things you can do. You may think you’re safe because you’re not working in a factory or warehouse where danger is apparent. But, working in an office presents its own set of challenges. Sure, you might not be in immediate physical harm, but […]
Continue readingHow Contact Lenses Can be a Danger to your Eyes?
Contact lenses are very safe. Still, wearing contact lenses can damage your eyes if you wear them too long, fail to clean them properly or do not replace them as directed by your eye doctor. Most people wouldn’t consider contact lenses dangerous. In fact, they are a great alternative to glasses, offering convenience and great […]
Continue readingDoes Smoking Affect Vision?
Smoking has long been known to cause lung cancer and heart disease; however many people do not realize that smoking can cause vision loss. Studies show that smoking increases the risk of Age Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Cataract, Glaucoma, Diabetic Retinopathy and Dry eye. Cigarette smoke is composed of various toxic chemical particles including nicotine, carbon […]
Continue readingTips to Teach Children About Eye Safety
It is important to teach your children about eye health and safety from a young age. This includes awareness about how your overall health habits affect your eyes and vision as well as how to keep your eyes safe from injury and infection. Starting off with good eye habits at a young age will help […]
Continue readingThe Right (and the Wrong) Way to Clean Your Glasses
There is nothing worse than a dirty spot on your glasses – well except perhaps many dirty spots or smudges. When that happens, most of us are tempted to grab the corner of our shirt and wipe it off, but resist the temptation – this is actually not a good idea. There is a right […]
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