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1) March is Save Your Vision month
March 16th, 2010
The American Optometric Association (AOA) is reminding the general public that March is Save Your Vision month, and workers who are on the job might want to take extra precautions to preserve their eye health. Read More >>
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2) Sunglasses may shield eyes during a motorcycle excursion
February 17th, 2010
It's hard to believe that spring will be arriving anytime soon with all of the snow some of the country has been getting, however those with eyeglasses should get ready for the warm weather and prepare to protect their frames while doing outdoor activities. Read More >>
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3) Are stiletto shoes a danger to eye health?
February 12th, 2010
Many factory workers wouldn't think about heading off to work without their safety eyeglasses, but should city dwellers consider donning a pair before ducking into a cab? Read More >>
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4) Protective glasses allow individuals to safely view solar eclipse
January 15th, 2010
January 15th marks the annual solar eclipse, which will be visible in many parts of the world. As people clamber to view the natural phenomenon, eye experts urge them to wear reliable, protective eyeglasses that have been certified to guard against vision problems caused by looking at a solar eclipse. Read More >>
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5) Study finds that bifocal eyeglasses reduce the progression of myopia in children
January 12th, 2010
A recent study conducted in China found that outfitting myopic (nearsighted) children with bifocals, instead of the traditionally prescribed lenses might reduce the chances that the patients' vision will continue to deteriorate, according to the L.A. Times. Read More >>
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6) Safety eyeglasses recommended for Tarantula owners
January 5th, 2010
Safety eyeglasses are the norm for factory workers and paintball players, but should pet owners be wearing the protective goggles? If you own a tarantula, the answer to that question might be yes, according to the New York Daily News. Read More >>
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7) Christmas presents, paintball guns might pose a threat to eye health
December 30th, 2009
Many kids might have received exciting gifts such as paintball guns or an archery set over the holidays. Though they're sure to want to try out the new gifts as soon as possible, it's important that parents also encourage their children to wear the proper safety eyeglasses while using the toys. Read More >>
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8) Buses a threat to eye health?
November 20th, 2009
Should safety eye glasses become part of the uniform for bus drivers? Though the wardrobe addition is unlikely, a Scottish bus driver is still recovering from an attack in which a rock was thrown through the windshield of his bus, sending shards of glass into his eye, the BBC reports. Read More >>
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9) Self-Defense Force Sunglasses can withstand a punch but not a bullet
November 16th, 2009
Do you worry about taking off your sunglasses before participating in fisticuffs? Well, ultimate fighters and bar room brawlers can now leave their shades on before, during and after a fight with Self-Defense Force Sunglasses. Read More >>
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10) "Glassings" in Queensland pubs spurs new regulations
November 6th, 2009
Is drinking bad for your eye health? Well, it might be in certain Australian pubs. Read More >>
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