For recreational or professional use, prescription diving masks protect the eyes and provide clear vision while under water. To learn more about prescription diving masks, read below about prescription compatibility and how prescriptions are added to diving masks. Prescription Compatibility with Diving Masks There is an inherent limitation in diving masks that prevent certain prescriptions… Read more »
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Shooting Glasses Lens Tinting for Hunters, Police, and Competition
Whether you’re an avid hunter, shooter or police officer, shooting glasses provide added protection from small objects traveling at a fast pace. Although they are not bullet proof, they will protect you from flying objects, such as shell casings, while shooting. Lens Tinting If you’re in the woods hunting, at the shooting range for practice,… Read more »
Do You Suffer From Fogging Eyewear?
When you rely on your glasses for everyday use the common problem of fogging can become a real annoyance. Whether you’re in and out of vehicles or buildings fogging lenses become a problem. Fog is moisture droplets that collect on the lenses and obscure vision. People use a variety of anti-fog remedies and treatments to… Read more »
Thinking of Buying Your Glasses Online? Don’t.
Have you ever bought a pair of glasses online, whether they were for reading, safety or every day use? Were you unsure what measurement to choose? Did you know what the measurements were for? In most cases people end up guessing what size they need so when their glasses arrive they are either too small or… Read more »
Protecting Your Eyes at Work
From the American Optometric Association Website. Eye injuries in the workplace are very common. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) reports about 2,000 U.S. workers sustain job-related eye injuries that require medical treatment each day. However, safety experts and eye doctors believe the right eye protection could have lessened the severity or… Read more »
A Second Look At Safety Glasses
Safety glasses weren’t always considered part of everyday utility construction equipment. It was during the mid-1980s when companies really started embracing the use of safety glasses as mandatory personal protective equipment (PPE). Today you cannot step foot on a utility construction site without proper PPE, including safety glasses. Much has been accomplished in eyewear design,… Read more »
The Basics of Eye Exams
By Katherine Lee Medically reviewed by Lindsey Marcellin, MD, MPH Everyone should get routine eye exams — even if you think your peepers are in tip-top shape. Here’s why. Regular eye care exams are crucial for maintaining good eyesight and eye health. Many eye diseases and conditions do not have obvious signs or symptoms, especially… Read more »
Why Polarization Matters in the Winter
Winter Sports & Activities: A Shadey Situation Sunglasses are synonymous with the sun, which means that most of us only think about wearing them on a bright summer day. So when the winter weather boasts gray and gloomy skies, the last thing you say before heading out the door is, “Wait a minute, let me… Read more »
Saving Your Peepers from Screens
We can safely assume you look at some sort of digital screen—whether it’s a computer, tablet, phone or TV, for hours on end, each and every day. But little do you know, viewing screens for prolonged periods of time can do major damage to your eyes. You’ve probably noticed your eyes are sometimes red, dry, fatigued… Read more »
What Makes Safety Glasses Safe?
Employees are often required to wear safety eyewear in the course of their duties. In the past safety glasses were uncomfortable and bulky. Newer safety glasses are more comfortable to wear and can even be quite stylish. OSHA requires workers to use appropriate PPE for any job which may pose a threat to a person’s… Read more »