Why You May Need Indoor UV Protection
Does staying indoors mean you're protected against harmful UV rays from the sun? Yes and no. Consider the following facts about UVA and UVB rays generated by the sun. UVB rays are the [...]
Take Time to Focus on Eye Health & Safety
Emphasizing Eye Health & Safety The American Academy of Ophthalmology lists 12 Eye Health Observances, one for every month of the year. Their emphasis on eye health and safety serves to remind everyone [...]
UV Protection: Eliminating Excuses
The Dangers Of UV Radiation It's simple, exposing your eyes to UV radiation is dangerous. It doesn't matter if the UV light is from natural sunlight or artificial sources. Both long and short [...]
Top 5 Safety Eyewear Myths Dispelled
Safety Eyewear Myth #1 - Prescription eyewear will work for my safety eyewear. Your ordinary prescription eyeglasses, even if you add removable side shields, do not provide the level of protection necessary to [...]
Contacts May Provide Added UV Protection
Prolonged exposure to UV radiation from the sun can cause cataracts and macular degeneration and can lead to permanent eye damage and even blindness. Prevention by wearing quality sunglasses that block at least 99% of [...]
Respecting the Autumn Sun
With the arrival of cooler weather and less daylight, many people underestimate the impact of the Autumn sunshine. That's often because many don't realize that "when the sun is low in the sky [...]
Sunglasses for Runners
Sunglasses can Make Your run More Enjoyable Most runners take every measure to find the best footwear and clothing possible to make their runs consistently comfortable and relaxed. They do so because they [...]
Ultraviolet Awareness
Ultraviolet light gradually damages the eyes because, unlike other cells in our bodies, the cells of the eye's lens are never replaced. In other words, the lens cannot repair itself, and damage accumulates [...]