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9 Fun Facts About Sunglasses

Written By Kara Keigan

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Sunglasses are much more than a fashion accessory or protection from pesky UV rays; they are actually deep-rooted in history.

While almost every American owns a pair, few know much of anything about the history of sunglasses. Did you know we have ancient group of Eskimos to thank?

Though they may have started for function and not fashion, sunglasses trends work as a pendulum. Styles will be popular for years and then go out of style, only to eventually come back. With aviators to cat-eyes to round glasses, each has held a place in history.

From celebrities with infamous sunglasses collections to the must-have shapes in style for decades, here are some interesting facts about sunglasses!

Eye Health in the Wake of Coronavirus

Written By Michael Healy

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During the coronavirus pandemic, it’s become common knowledge that touching your nose, mouth, or any part of your face, is a risk.

Your eyes are an important part of the equation too. You can become infected by touching your eyes after touching something on which the virus is present.

If you wear glasses or contact lenses, obviously it’s not easy to avoid touching your eyes. In this article, we’ll look at what you should know—and try to do—to safeguard your eyes and your overall health during these unprecedented times.

Polarized Sunglasses: Do They Reduce Headaches or Cause Them?

Written By Michael Healy

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Sunglasses with polarized lenses reduce the glare from bright light reflecting off of flat surfaces.

As such, many athletes attest to their effectiveness. They claim to see more clearly and then claim to perform better. See, many athletes state polarized lenses help them feel more relaxed because they don’t have to stress or strain to see.

Are polarized lenses right for you?

How to Pack Contact Lenses When Flying and 7 More Helpful Tips

Written By Michael Healy

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Traveling’s stressful. If you wear contact lenses, you don’t want to add eyecare to the list of stuff to stress about. No matter the type of trip you’re taking—business or pleasure, a weekend getaway or a month-long relocation—you want to make sure you’re prepared. And knowing how to pack contact lenses when flying and other useful tips can be very helpful for reducing stress on your trip.

Here are eight tips to help you travel safely and effectively with your contact lenses:

Tips for Selecting Eyeglasses Frames for Kids

Written By Oliver Torres

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Kids are active, carefree little humans that let nothing get in the way of having a good time. Unfortunately, blurry vision can be a major frustration. A 2016 study by the CDC shows that 15% of kids ages 6 to 9 need glasses. The number jumps to around 50% by the time they are 17.

It’s not a new revelation that vision is an important factor in learning and social development, which is why parents have never been more concerned about getting the best set of glasses for their kids with vision needs.

This article presents helpful tips to select eyeglasses frames for your child.