Glasses and Fashion

Why You Should Wear Sunglasses:

Sunglasses are important for everyone.

unglasses help to prevent sun damage to your eyes. Unprotected exposure to the sun's ultraviolet (UV) rays can increase your risk of developing cataracts and damaging your retina, which could lead to total blindness.

As the sun's damage to your eyes is cumulative, it's never too late to begin protecting your eyes from the sun's harmful rays. 

 

Glasses and Fashion

Did you ever think that the day would come when wearing glasses would be fashionable?
Well,
thanks to some great styles, that is exactly what has happened.
Glasses are very trendy at the moment.
Here is what you need to know about choosing the right glasses for your face shape and how they should be cared for.

How To Choose Sunglasses

Sunglasses have to make a fashion statement AND offer adequate eye protection.
Is it any wonder that it can take hours?
To make it just a little easier,
I have come up with some simple to follow tips that should eliminate the guess work.
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Here's How:

1.   Be sure to choose sunglasses that offer complete UVA and UVB protection. There should be a sticker right on the lense.

2.   Look for visor holders that allow you to slip your sunglasses into the holder for protection when not in use.

3.   If you play sports, be sure to choose a pair that is light weight and shatterproof.

4.   If you wear glasses, your optometrist can offer magnetic or clip on sunglasses that will give you sun protection and still allow you to drive.

5.   It's just as important to wear sunglasses in the winter as in the summer. Winter glare from the snow can be damaging to the eyes.

6.   Can't find sunglasses to fit? Check out the children department. My 20 year old daughter has found some very stylish pairs much to her surprise.

7.   Take someone with you to help decide on the perfect shape.

8.   There are UV devices on the market that will test your sunglasses to ensure that they have been labeled correctly.

Sun Protection or Fashion Statement

 Sunglasses are necessary for protecting your eyes from sun damage,
but they can also be a unique fashion statement.
It's never too late to begin protecting the eyes from the sun's harmful rays. Do you wear sunglasses daily?
If so, do you wear them more to shield your eyes or to complete your overall look?

When shopping for shades, are you more concerned with style or protection

Computer Glasses

When working on a computer and viewing a monitor for a prolonged period of time, one can experience eye strain, fatigue and possibly blurred vision caused by excessive computer use.
This condition is known as Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS). Computer Glasses have a special tint that help reduce the glare caused by monitors and room lighting, as well as a slight magnification of +.75 which enables the user to focus more easily on the computer screen.
Computer Glasses are beneficial for people who do not wear any corrective eyewear other than contact lenses. They work much the same way as reading glasses but are designed specifically for computer use.