2) THE LENS MATERIAL AND COATINGS: As with prescription glasses, sunglasses come in different materials including glass and plastic. Glass will be heavier but more scratch resistant. Plastics are lighter materials. Different...
Read more Sunglasses are a great idea. They give you more comfortable vision and eye protection in bright light outdoors. Do you need new sunglasses? Here are 5 things to think about: 1) THE LENS TINT: This feature will most influence how...
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February is Age-related Macular Degeneration Awareness Month Many people have heard about age-related macular degeneration or AMD. It is the leading cause of blindness in North America for individuals over the age of 55. Ninety...
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January is Glaucoma Awareness Month Why is glaucoma called the “thief of eyesight”? Glaucoma is a disease that involves damage to the optic nerve at the back of the eye. The optic nerve contains about a million neurons that connect the...
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How often should I have routine eye examinations? Well, it depends…the short answer is ask your eye doctor. 🙂 The longer answer takes a bit more time. A number of organisations involved in vision care have made recommendations. These...
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