Eighty percent of perceptual input comes from the eyes during a sporting activity, according to the International Sports Vision Association. For both the casual and professional athlete, good vision is key in maximizing sports performance. Wearing the right protective eyewear is equally important. Let’s take a look at vision and sports performance and how active sunglasses and glasses factor into the equation.
Astigmatism affects one out of every three people. While it’s far from life-threatening, astigmatism does not go away. However, there are astigmatism treatments available to correct the condition, one of them being surgery.
But is surgery your only option? Let’s explore this.
When you think of smoking-related diseases and conditions, lung cancer and emphysema are likely the first things that come to mind. But smoking can lead to a host of other diseases and conditions, including a shortened life span, weakened immune system, and greater risk of heart disease, diabetes, and stroke.
Did you also know that smoking can have a huge impact on your vision?
Smoking cigarettes can lead to a variety of eye-related conditions and diseases, some of which can result in total vision loss.
The following is a run-down of common vision-related diseases and conditions. Many of them develop as a natural sign of aging. However, if you’re a smoker, your likelihood of developing one of the issues mentioned below is far greater than if you were a non-smoker.
You look forward to it once or twice a year: a week away from the rigorous routine of getting up early, commuting to the office and spending hours hammering at the keyboard.
Vacation time is better than any holiday on the calendar and we spend hundreds and thousands of dollars in an attempt to escape the daily grind. Most agree it’s worth every penny.
Truth is, us Americans don’t take enough vacations. When we do, we’re still working. Three in five Americans admit to doing some work while on their personal time off. There will always be a “good reason” to reply to that email or to return your coworkers call, but for the good of your health and future productivity, stop doing it and enjoy your vacation.
Whatever the destination and for however long you’re there, there is no doubt the mind and body benefit from the rest. In my case, once I switch vacation mode on, everything changes. I wear the most comfortable shoes I own, I wear clothes to relax in and I turn off all alarms.
It’s important to rest the parts of our body that we use the most for work. Hands, back, legs and feet are generally given special care while on vacation but what about our eyes?
Your eyes are by far the most overworked members of your body. How do you give them rest? It’s not like you can walk around with your eyes closed. Not to worry. Here are 5 ways you can treat your eyes to some much needed R&R.
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.
