One-third of the U.S. population is currently affected by myopia, and childhood myopia is also on the rise. And the World Health Organization reports the numbers are bound to grow massively. In fact, they claim that by the year 2050, half the world’s population will experience myopia.
The WHO goes on to say that 20% of those individuals, especially in underdeveloped countries, will also be at a significantly increased risk for blindness.
“I can see you, your brown skin shining in the sun, you got your hair slicked-back and those Wayfarers on.”
~ Boys of Summer, Don Henley
Ray-Ban Wayfarers have earned the legacy of the most recognizable style in the history of sunglasses. Wayfarers have an interesting history—as does the Ray-Ban brand.
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.
Red, white, and blue isn’t just a color palette to adopt for your clothes this Fourth of July weekend. You can celebrate with patriotic eyeglasses and sunglass frames as well. Show off your independence and choose red, white, and blue eyeglass frames that sparkle as bright as the fireworks.
While it’s nice to have bold accessories that reflect the holidays, most people will opt for a more versatile style to work into their everyday wear. Luckily for you, red, white, and blue frames have never been more wearable and workable into your everyday wardrobe. Read on for our favorite frames in these patriotic colors.
