Did you know that August is National Children’s Eye Health and Safety month? In case you didn’t know, here are some helpful tips that are sure to help keep your little one’s peepers safe and sound: Get your goggles going. Experts agree that approximately 90 percent of injuries to the eyes can be easily prevented […]
May 15 2015
Healthy Vision Month Tips: Ways to Improve Your Eyesight
Your eyes are the windows to your world, so protecting them and keeping them healthy should be one of your main priorities. Many may take their eyesight for granted, but most of our daily activities utilize our sense of vision. Following proper eye care every day can help you prolong the health of your eyes. […]
Feb 18 2015
Black History Month Optic Inventors Spotlight
In honor of Black History Month, here are just a few of the African-American optic pioneers who helped pave the way to where we are today: Powell Johnson The history of protective eyewear goes back to a man named Powell Johnson. In 1880, Johnson invented the first eye protectors (patent no. 234,039), which improved upon […]
Nov 26 2014
Fun Ideas for DIY Holiday Sunglasses
The holidays are here and while not all of us are dealing with cold and stormy weather, the ones that are facing the cold find that they are mainly indoors during this time of year. That can get boring, and if you happen to have kids that also means your children will be inside a […]
Oct 26 2014
Halloween Costumes That Look Better With Sunglasses
You might have a killer Halloween costume, but there is no doubt that it would be better looking with a nifty pair of shades. Don’t take my word for it? Here are 5 costumes that instantly look more awesome with the addition of a pair of sunglasses. Cop Without Sunglasses Cop With Sunglasses Bono Without […]
Aug 5 2014
Eye’ve Got My Eye On You – National Eye Exam Month
August marks National Eye Exam Month – a time dedicated to the encouragement of eye health and the importance of regular eye exams. Thinking of skipping it this year? Think again. Here are some facts that may help to sway your opinion. 25% of children have a problem with vision. It is also estimated that 48% […]
Jul 4 2014
Protect Your Eyes This Fourth Of July!!
According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, an average of 240 people go to the emergency room every day with fireworks-related injuries during the month of July. Of those, 17 percent of July 4th firework hospitalizations involve eye injuries. Here are a few tips on protecting your eyes during this holiday and for the […]
