The weather warms. Once again, the kids start spending even more time outdoors. UV rays are stronger in the spring and summer and so, your children’s exposure to damaging ultraviolet light (UV) light increases substantially.
Unfortunately, the need for eye protection for kids isn’t well understood. Perhaps it’s time to shed some light on this issue, examine the facts, and understand smart and healthy ways to respond.
What is specialty eyewear?
Unsurprisingly, AllAboutVision.com explains specialty eyewear is simply eyeglasses designed for specialized tasks. They cite The Vision Council, which reports the most common reasons for needing specialty eyewear include:
Maybe you spend time building model airplanes or making jewelry and need better close-up vision. Like so many others, you may require eyewear to help you focus on the work you do for prolonged periods of time on a computer.
Whatever the reason, read on to find out if you might benefit from the various types of specialty eyewear.
In 2015, Opternative became the first online service to provide physician-issued prescriptions for glasses or contacts. Qualified consumers would use a computer and smartphone to take a vision test from home and receive a prescription shortly after.
However, the FDA changed its fate.
Daily disposable contact lenses used to be a luxury many couldn’t afford. It was simply too expensive to throw out contact lenses after only one use.
But that’s changed. As the demand for contact lenses skyrockets, so too has the supply. As such, prices have decreased, and contact lenses are more cost-effective and popular than ever.
Should you care? If you wear contacts, it’s certainly worth considering the option and understanding the benefits that daily disposable contact lenses may offer. I’m going to run down seven advantages for you here…
Are you thinking about making your first eye doctor appointment? If you’re new to the optometry world, you may not be sure what to expect.
If you’re a bit nervous about going to the eye doctor for the first time, this guide will help you. Here’s what you can expect from the beginning to the end of your eye doctor appointment.
