Sunglasses, They Make You Look Great!

Posts Tagged ‘eyecare’

We’re currently in the middle of August, which puts us smack in the middle of the British summer (even if you wouldn’t know it with the rain). With the sun comes a considerable risk of damage to our skin and eyes from UV rays, meaning we have to know how to look after ourselves and our loved ones whilst the summer sun is out.

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It is necessary to clean contacts ever day, no matter what kind you have. Ideally, you should clean your contacts during night time, after you take them out. Even if you have a night and day contact lens, it is still necessary to take them out and clean them regularly. We will take a look at several useful products for cleaning your contacts.

[Cleaning your contacts: What to know]

1.  Saline

Saline is a common product for rinsing contacts, most used for storing and rinsing your lenses.  When you take your contacts out at night, you’ll normally put them in saline solution.  Even though it is perfect for storing and rinsing your contacts, it should never be used to clean or disinfect them.  Read more... (639 words, estimated 2:33 mins reading time)

Whether you are a new contact lens wearer or you have been using them for years to correct your vision, you may be wondering how can you tell if a contact lens is inside out. If you suspect you may be wearing your contact lenses incorrectly or they just feel uncomfortable, here are some ways you can determine this to avoid the problem in the future.

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A daily care routine is an essential part of owning Acuvue Oasys contact lenses. There are a few basic care needs that one should be aware before using these contact lenses. If you are unable to follow a routine, unable to insert and remove the lenses, or have another person insert and remove the lenses, then it would be wise to rethink the need or desire for contact lenses. If you are great at a routine then there are a few basics you will need to follow.  Read more... (735 words, estimated 2:56 mins reading time)

Acuvue is a leader in the contact lens industry for a number of reasons. Chief among them is their innovative approach to contact lenses themselves. The number one brand prescribed by doctors, these fantastic contact lenses has the highest UV protection rating of all major brands. In fact, many Acuvue lines have up to 97% UV-A and UV-B protection, something a lot of contact lens makers do not offer.

They also have a 1-2-3 inside out marker so you can tell if you a putting your contacts on correctly. Clear contacts even come with a visibility tint so they can easily be found in your contact lens solution.  Read more... (642 words, estimated 2:34 mins reading time)

No matter the season, a part of your routine in maintaining good health should be the sunglasses you choose and wear. Sunglasses are not just for movie stars, or for looking cool on the beach. They are crucial in protecting your eyes from Ultra Violet (UV) radiation and its potentially damaging effects on your eyes.

From the polished lens made from emeralds worn by Nero to watch the Gladiator contests, sunglasses have evolved through the last two thousand years to the modern choices we have today. Sunglasses as we know them actually were developed by James Ayscough in the 1750′s when he ground the first blue and green corrective lenses for correcting optical impairments.  Read more... (763 words, estimated 3:03 mins reading time)