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Fine Tune Your Vision Outdoors with Performance Sunglasses

Written By Oliver Torres

There was a time when a car stereo only had one knob to control the sound coming through the speakers: volume. Eventually, stereo makers designed systems which allowed the listener to tune the sound to their liking with frequency control options and more.

The next evolution came in the form of presets. Listening to rock? There’s a preset for that. Jazz? Here you go.

In much the same way, sunglass lenses have evolved past the three basic colors of grey, brown and G-15 (Green). These essential colors are certainly not obsolete, but for those that want optimal vision for a specific activity there are now new and exciting lens colors and coatings to choose from.

In order to better comprehend the innovative new options, let me explain how sunglasses work at the most basic level.

5 Reasons to Invest in Designer Sunglasses

Written By Shorey Andrews

Popping on your favorite pair of sunnies in the warm weather is a powerful feeling. Not only are you shielding yourself from the sun’s harmful rays, you can look super stylish, too.

Prescription sunglasses can often feel like a burden to purchase, but investing in a proper pair of sunglasses is a smart decision. If you choose wisely and take care of the pair you buy you won’t have to go through the process again for quite some time. Unless, of course, you are a collector. Then, by all means, purchase as many as you can.

Designer sunglasses have a price tag that floats slightly higher than a regular pair of shades but what you need to know is you’re paying for quality. If you’re not yet convinced, check out the below reasons why designer sunglasses are the right choice for you.

Signs Toddler Needs Glasses: 7 Key Things to Look For

Written By Michael Healy

You get a call from your child’s preschool teacher. Your kid has been acting out in class again; this isn’t normal behavior, but it’s starting to become a pattern. At home, you notice your child sits extremely close to the television, rubs his eyes with increased frequency, and complains of headaches. These could all be signs toddler needs glasses.

If you’re like me, you probably felt guilty for missing the signs that your child might need glasses. Looking at this situation after the fact, I realized there are 7 key signs a toddler needs glasses, including:

Protecting Your Eyes in the Summer Sun

Written By Michael Healy

During the warmer months we have an easy time remembering to apply sunscreen or wear protective clothing to prevent sun damage to our skin. But how often are you taking precautions to prevent sun damage to your eyes? Ultraviolet (UV) rays can be just as harmful to your eyes as they can to your skin.

Why is protecting your eyes during summer important?

There are two types of UV rays—UVA and UVB—that can prove harmful to your eyes. UVA rays can cause damage to the retina and the lens of the eye. UVB rays can cause even more damage because they are absorbed by the cornea, the outermost layer of the eye.

Aging Eyes: Common Age-Related Vision Challenges

Written By Michael Healy

You’re bound to experience changes in your vision as you age.

Perhaps you can’t focus on words at a distance as well as you’re used to. Maybe words up-close fall out of focus, even when you’re wearing glasses.

Small print? You find yourself squinting to read the menu, email, label, or text. Maybe you move what you’re trying to read a bit further away. Maybe you find yourself relocating to a more well-lit room.

These are perfectly normal changes that occur around and after 40. Read on to find out what’s happening and how you can maintain the best possible vision.

What’s happening to your vision?