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There’s a lot we can do to maintain healthy vision over the course of our lives. Getting regular eye exams, wearing sunglasses rated for UVA/UVB rays, and wearing safety glasses for work and sports are all good measures to ensure our eyes stay safe and sound. But did you know one of the best ways to keep our eyes healthy for the long haul is to eat a healthy diet?
Summer is here and that means even more sunshine than usual. Spektacles wants to remind you to take care of your eyes out there. The best way to protect your eyes from the sun’s harmful rays is to wear sunglasses whenever you are outside or riding in the car. Plain old drugstore sunglasses aren’t enough for true protection. You should make sure sunglasses are rated to provide 99% or 100%
June is National Fireworks Safety Month and the eyecare professionals here at Spektacles want to encourage you to be safe this summer season if you celebrate with fireworks. Did you know there are approximately 10,000 injuries every year from accidents involving fireworks, most causing injury to fingers and eyes? Most of these injuries occur on or near July 4th and involve firecrackers, bottle rockets, and roman candles. While most of
Here at Spektacles, nothing is more important than our patients’ eye health. Awareness is key when it comes to caring for your eyes, and it’s vital to understand what you can do to keep your eyes healthy and enjoy better vision. With most disorders and conditions that affect your eyes, the earlier a problem is detected during regular eye exams, the better the chances of successful treatment. The U.S. Department
Like any other part of the human body, our eyes weaken as we get older. Changes in our vision as we age are simply an unavoidable fact of life. Some changes are normal and no cause for alarm, while others require more serious attention. Whether we experience normal changes or more serious eye diseases, our quality of life can be impacted. It’s important to know what’s going on with our
May 2014
Here at Spectakles, nothing is more important to us than our patients’ eye health. In keeping with that basic philosophy, we want to join the National Eye Institute in celebrating Healthy Vision Month this May. Healthy Vision Month is a campaign that serves as a way to celebrate healthy eyes and to promote awareness of eye health issues. Remember, you only get one set of eyes. Keep them safe and
May 2014
Prevent Blindness America sponsors May as Ultraviolet Awareness Month. The goal of this event is to increase awareness of how ultraviolet rays can damage our vision. UV rays can increase the risk of cataracts and cancers of the eyes, including the eyelids and even deep inside the eyes. Basic protective measures include wearing protective eyewear in the form of sunglasses whenever spending time outside. Sunglasses should be 100% UV absorbent
The world is fast these days. We can get just about whatever we want with the click of a mouse or a tap on a smartphone. We have the entirety of mankind’s knowledge at our fingertips, quite literally. Unfortunately, this can lead to problems when it comes to trying to address all of our health concerns. While having easy and quick access to information relating to our aches and pains
Apr 2014
Every Kid Healthy is a movement to make schools nationwide healthier places for America’s children. Research shows how important it is that children start young to begin learning the importance of good nutrition for overall health and quality of life. The main focus of the Every Kid Healthy movement is combating childhood obesity and to promote healthy eating and regular physical activity starting at a young age. Exercise and a
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