We depend on our eyes for vision throughout our lives. In each stage of life we encounter new adventures, all of which are enhanced by our precious sense of sight. It is normal for our eyes and vision to change as we age, with the first important changes occurring during infancy. As we age, our eyes’ ability to focus slowly decreases, since the lens of the eye becomes less flexible, ultimately requiring vision correction devices […]

Around the age of 40, people begin to find it hard to focus on near objects. Blurring occurs during near point activities, such as reading. This unavoidable condition is known as presbyopia and affects everyone at some point. As difficult as it may be to face the fact that your eyes are aging, even more difficult may be choosing the best lens for correction.   Reading glasses and multifocal lenses are used for correcting presbyopia. […]

Folks have been taught to slather on sunscreen, slip on a shirt and clap a hat on their heads to protect their skin from the sun’s harmful ultraviolet rays. That’s all good. But eye doctors say, not adding a pair of good sunglasses to the ensemble still leaves people at risk. Ultraviolet, or UV, rays can cause significant damage to unprotected eyes, resulting in a number of illnesses and disorders that can rob people of […]

You stretch before your workout, stay hydrated throughout and follow safe cool-down steps afterward. But while you’re enjoying your active lifestyle, are you doing enough to take care of two of your most valuable physical assets, your eyes?   More than 170 million Americans are active in a fitness, team sport, recreational or outdoor activity, according to the Sports Goods Manufacturers Association. Americans’ active lifestyles put their eyes at increased risk of injury and strain. […]

Are you unable to work comfortable on a computer due to eye strain? Its time you start following few steps to make sure you do not suffer from eye strain and complete your work properly. Maintain a functional space for working, the light exposure should be modulated and healthy eyes are few things you should keep in mind.   Basics facts about eye strain one faces the problem of eyestrain when one greatly exerts his […]

As the Chinese proverb goes; the eyes are the window of one’s soul! It is essential that we take care of this organ of vision.   Every year, one out of six Americans age 55 or older develops macular degeneration, and over a million suffer severe vision loss. Here’s how you can beat these odds and maintain your vision for years to come.   Food for Sight Let nature help you prevent vision loss with […]

Sometimes the tear-filled eyes of rescued miners in Chile are being shielded by a type of Oakley sunglasses designed to minimize heavy glare.   The single-lens shield is a wraparound style. Using the darkest lens with a gray base and black iridium coating should help the miners’ eyes adjust to bright light after being dilated so long, the California Company said in a statement.   The glasses are typically used for high-performance sports such as […]

Some sports have documented standards for recommended eye protection. Such standards have been established by the American Society of Testing & Materials (ASTM Standard F803). They currently have standards for the following sports: • Racket Sports • Baseball • Basketball • Lacrosse • Field Hockey   If you don’t see your sport listed below, it’s recommended that you choose eyewear certified for racket sports.   Recommended Eye Protection by Sport The American Academy of Ophthalmology […]

According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, more than 90 percent of all eye injuries can be prevented with the use of appropriate protective eye-wear, or sports sunglasses. This advice definitely applies to athletes or anyone who participates in sports. Some of the injuries that occur commonly while playing outdoor games are;   Blunt Trauma and Impact Eye Injuries: These are the most common eye injuries in sports. They occur when something or someone hits […]

When choosing eyeglasses, keep in mind that frame should enhance the shape and features of your face. Before trying on a pair of eyeglasses, determine the overall shape of your face. The easiest way to find your face shape is to trace the outline of your face using a straight-on photo. After tracing, study the outline and determine the basic shape: is it oval, round, oblong, square, diamond or triangle? Choose a contrasting shaped frame […]