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Polarized and UV Protection in Sunglasses

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UV are ultraviolet light rays from the sun that are damaging to the skin and eyes over time. There are different types of UV rays, including UVB rays which make up 5% of the sun’s rays. The best UV protection is a rating of UV 400, which blocks 99% to 100% of UVB rays. Then, there are UVA rays that make up 95% of the sun’s rays. These are more damaging and penetrate deep into the skin. UV protected lenses block wavelengths up to 400 nanometers and block 75% to 90% of visible light from the sun. UV protection is important because it reduces the risks of macular degeneration – which affects central vision, cataracts – cloudiness in the clear lens of the eye, and photokeratitis – exposure to ultraviolet rays that damage the cornea. Sunlight exposure throughout your lifetime is inevitable, so it’s important to know how polarized and UV differ in protecting your vision.

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Contact Lens Health Week: Visiting an Eye Care Provider

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The week of August 22, 2016 is the third annual Contact Lens Health Week, organized by Centers for Disease Control and Protection. The goal of this event is promote healthy contact lens wear and care. In honor of this, we will be posting a series of blogs about proper care, best practices and overall health […]

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Contact Lens Health Week: Proper Use, Care & Storage

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The week of August 22, 2016 is the third annual Contact Lens Health Week, organized by Centers for Disease Control and Protection. The goal of this event is promote healthy contact lens wear and care. In honor of this, we will be posting a series of blogs about proper care, best practices and overall health […]

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Contact Lens Health Week Series: Healthy Hygiene Habits

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The week of August 22, 2016 is the third annual Contact Lens Health Week, organized by Centers for Disease Control and Protection. The goal of this event is promote healthy contact lens wear and care. In honor of this, we will be posting a series of blogs about proper care, best practices and overall health […]

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