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You’re Good to Go Year-round with Stylish White Sunglasses

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Most style rules we’ve heard over repeated year after year simply no longer apply. You should never mix black and navy… Don’t mix and match different metals… Your handbag should match your shoes… And don’t wear white after Labor Day.

Many reports state this “no white rule” started at the turn of the century, quietly spread by the old-money elite crowd to distinguish themselves from the “nouveau riche.”

Another theory claims it simply was meant to signal the end of summer and the federal holiday was to remind people to switch out their summer linens with thicker fabrics.

In recent years, white has become one of the chicest colors to don year-round.

White pants were seen after Labor Day, all-white outfits were worn by the fashion elite, and white sunglasses started popping up as a new neutral to be embraced through each season. They act as a classic neutral and stylish upgrade from traditional black shades. Best of all, white sunglasses can be worn after Labor Day and beyond.

So go ahead and break antiquated fashion rules. We’ve made it easy with a roundup of the best white sunglasses to wear, well, whenever.

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Sunglass Lens Colors: How Color Affects Your Vision and Eye Health

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Did you know that the color of your sunglass lenses goes far beyond aesthetics? Sunglass lens colors play a crucial role in not only safeguarding your eye health but also enhancing your performance during specific activities.

This article takes a deeper look into how different sunglass lens colors can affect your well-being and why certain shades are better suited for particular activities.

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How Cancer Treatments Can Affect Your Eyes

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As you’ve heard, the eye is the window to the body. We know that many systemic diseases can affect the eye, but did you know many medications also have side effects that affect your vision? Many new cancer treatments, called immunotherapies, may have ocular side effects.

As with any cancer treatment, doctors must evaluate whether the ocular side effects are detrimental enough to discontinue the drug or if continuation of the therapy is best to save the patient’s life.  Often, the oncologist and eye doctor will work together to monitor the eye for changes prior to the next round of treatment.

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Get Stylish Sunglasses Under $50

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For many, sunglasses are a non-negotiable accessory to their everyday lives. Not only do they provide much-needed protection, but they are also an easy way to infuse your personal style into your wardrobe.

But designer sunglasses don’t always equate to a high price point and you can often find a stylish pair of frames at a reasonable price. So we went shopping for some very stylish sunglasses under $50, from brands you know and love like Fossil, Armani, and Vogue.

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Keratoconus Symptoms: What Are the Warning Signs?

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Most patients have never heard of a condition called keratoconus; some may hear it for the first time when they go for a LASIK surgery evaluation. While it is a relatively rare condition, it can have a significant impact on the quality of life of those diagnosed. Though we are still not sure of the exact etiology, there have been many advancements in treating and managing the disease. Here’s what to know about keratoconus symptoms and treatment options. 

What is keratoconus, and what are keratoconus symptoms?

Keratoconus means cone-shaped cornea. It’s a bilateral and asymmetric disease that causes progressive thinning and steeping of the cornea.

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