Summer is fast approaching and as the weather warms, we will all spend more time outside. This is a great time to get a new pair of sunglasses for every member of your family. The eyeSmart and the American Academy of Ophthalmology have put together this info-graphic on being Sun Smart. And to educating us on the importance of sun wear to protect our eyes.
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Did you know that 80% of the UV exposure you will ever receive through your eyes occurs before you are 18 years of age? Children’s eyes are much more sensitive to Ultra Violet Light from the sun as well as blue light from LCD TV’s, mobile phones, laptops, desktop computers and tablets. That’s why protecting their eyes at an early age is so important. Here is an infographic from the folks at Essilor showing the dangers of certain lights to our children’s eyes. As we move into nice weather, now is the time to consider a good pair of sunglasses for your children and a pair for you too.
The average persons blink their eyes about 11,500 times per day and about 4.2 million times per years.
We recognize iconic looks every day. From Willie Nelson’s pigtails to Miley Cyrus’ tongue. In the eyeglass world, we have plenty of iconic looks as well, from John Lennon to Harry Potter. Here is a look at some very famous eyewear from the folks at Pop Chart Lab. What is your look? We can help make it even more iconic!
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Here are a few fun facts about sunglasses
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Polarized sunglasses are not just for summer fun. Polarized lenses help reduce glare and reduce eye stress as well, so they are great for driving. They provide for better contrast, enhanced clarity, and more. Here is an info-graphic from the folks at GKB Opticals showing the benefits of polarized lenses. Stop in today and see the difference for yourself.
