Yes, Your Eyes Can Get Sunburned
The Dangers of Photokeratitis Temperatures are skyrocketing, and the sun is at its brightest. For many of us, that means spending time in the pool, enjoying the crashing waves of the ocean, relaxing in the [...]
A Lesson from Anderson Cooper: Yes, Your Eyes Can Get Sunburned!
Like Anderson Cooper, host of CNN's Anderson Cooper 360, discovered in late 2012, Yes, Your Eyes Can Get Sunburned. Cooper actually suffered blindness from exposing his eyes to the sun's harmful UV rays without wearing [...]
Dry Eyes and Contact Wearers
Though anyone can have dry eye syndrome, individuals who wear contacts are more likely to struggle with it on a regular basis. In addition, the problem tends to be worse for those who wear contacts. [...]
Safety Eyewear Options for RX Eyeglass Wearers
Safety Eyewear Options for RX Eyeglass Wearers Individuals who wear prescription eyeglasses have two focuses when choosing safety eyewear. Find appropriate safety eyewear for the task at hand, and make sure their safety eyewear allows [...]
A Guide to Ballistic & Tactical Eyewear
Ballistic-rated eye protection has become a mainstay of today's armed forces. In fact, the use of tactical eyewear has trickled down into many non-military applications as well. What is ballistic & tactical eyewear? How does [...]
Hearing Safety
Industrial machinery. Heavy construction equipment. Power tools. Aircrafts. Gunfire. Motorcycles. Racetracks. Dental drills. Sporting events. Fireworks. Rock concerts. Marching bands. Yard equipment. All involve people. All involve loud noise. And, potentially, all contribute to hearing [...]