EZOnTheEyes

Protecting Your Eyes in the Summer Sun

Written By Michael Healy

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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.

Clear Frames: Style Tips and Face Shape Guide

Written By Kara Keigan

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From runways to celebrities to fashion trendsetters, clear frames appear to be everywhere. And though they may be trending, the truth is they’ve been popular for quite some time.

The subtle, clean aesthetic of transparent eyewear makes it a staple that has been popular for years.

Have you found yourself growing tired of traditional glasses?

Translucent frames are a modern and fresh take on statement eyewear and perfect for anyone looking to stand out from the crowd. Clear frames are an understated way to add a fun and interesting take to any look.

Selecting Shades: Your Guide to Choosing Sunglasses

Written By Barry Silver

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Of course, it’s hard to see when the sun shines in your eyes. But make no mistake, first and foremost, wearing sunglasses is the healthy thing to do for oh-so-many reasons…

Beyond improving your vision in bright light, sunglasses prevent long-term health conditions, reduce eye strain and the headaches it causes and protect your eyes from elements including wind, dirt, dust and sand.

Sunglasses help make things look sharp—and you can look sharp too. Let’s look at what you should be looking for when selecting your shades through the lens of both practicality and fashion.

Aging Eyes: Common Age-Related Vision Challenges

Written By Michael Healy

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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?

Two-Toned Eyeglass Frames are Hot

Written By Elvira Derhovsepian

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Two-toned eyeglass frames are bold, hot and trending with people of all ages.

This style of frames usually features a dark and bold color at the top and a lighter look underneath to balance the bold look. However, the styles vary a lot. Sometimes, the two-toned look’s front-facing, however, other times, the frames and arms may be different colors, styles, or even, materials.

Two-toned glasses usually appear in the traditional range of black and brown colors, but you can find many contrasting frames that incorporate colors such as blue, green, tortoiseshell, and more.

Let’s examine some of the color combinations that have been trending in two-toned eyeglass frames.