Play It Safe in the Sun--Wear Those Shades!
As you rub in the sunscreen to protect your skin this summer, don't forget sunglasses to protect your eyes. With the thinning ozone layer, it's not just skin cancer you have to worry about. Your eyes are vulnerable to the effects of Ultra Violet (UV) rays as well. This same radiation that damages skin can also increase your risk of developing eye problems, such as cataracts--a clouding of the eye's lens which develops over years. Sunglasses are no longer a simple fashion accessory but a health conscious necessity.
Sunglasses are a vital, and often under-appreciated part of eye care in the outdoor environment. Legend has it that sunglasses originated in China and were created by tinting glass lenses with smoke from open fires. As far back as the fifteenth century, Chinese judges wore these tinted lenses so as not to reveal partiality when examining evidence place before them. However, sunglasses really came into their own during World War II, when fighter pilots made good use of them as they flew in the bright, cloudless skies. The sunglasses (aviator glasses today) allowed them to see objects in the sky that otherwise would have been difficult to spot due to the glare of sun.According to eye experts, the correct pair of sunglasses is the best defense against cataracts, macular degeneration and cancerous growths on the eye and eyelid--the three leading causes of vision loss.
Everyone is at risk for eye damage from the sun year-round. The risk is greatest from about 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fishermen, farmers, skiers, beach-goers and others who spend extended periods of time in the full sun are at highest risk.Ultraviolet (UV) radiation in sunlight comes in two parts--UVA and UVB, and your sunglasses should block both forms. Do not assume that you get more UV protection with more expensive glasses or those with a darker tint.
Look for a label that specifically states that the glasses offer 99 percent to 100 percent UV protection.With the sunglass industry becoming a $5 billion global market, it is certainly not a one-size (or style) fits all market. There is a huge number of designs from which to choose. First, think about comfort and fit--particularly around the bridge of the nose and the earpiece, the two main contact points of any pair of glasses.Next, consider the lenses, especially tint and shape. Sunglasses should be dark enough to reduce glare, but not dark enough to distort colors and affect the recognition of traffic signals. Tint in primarily a matter of personal preference.
And people who wear contact lenses which offer UV protection should still wear sunglasses.Discover why there is an actual difference between sunglasses costing $9.95 at your local discount store and those $200 Serengetis. The difference is more than just price! The key to finding your perfect pair of sunglasses is to pick the right features for your needs. Things to consider or compare when you are buying sunglasses include: lens material, lens quality, special lens coatings, frame design, and frame material. If you want to pay an additional cost, you can also shop for brand name sunglasses like Black Flys, Bolle or Eyehawk.In addition to protecting your eyes from damaging UV rays, fashion and image often play a role in the selection of sunglasses. From Jack Nicholson in "Easy Rider" to Tom Cruise, in "just about everything," sunglasses have become part of our fashion statements.
Gadgets that hide the eyes seem to make the wearer more exotic, mysterious and alluring..
Larry Denton is a retired history teacher having taught 33 years at Hobson High in Hobson, Montana. He is currently Vice President of Elfin Enterprises, an Internet business providing information and valuable resources on a variety of timely topics. For a sunroom full of information, resources and advice about sun glasses, visit http://www.SunGlassesShack.comProtect Your Eyes With Biking Sunglasses
If you like riding your motorcycle or enjoy biking in general, you will really benefit from wearing biking sunglasses. Not only do the biking sunglasses protect your eyes from the sun and make it easier for you to see, but these sunglasses made for cycling or motorcycling also protect you from the wind and bits of dirt and dust that fly around.
Although biking sunglasses are mainly for fashion, they are essential for any biker that has sensitive eyes or wear contact lenses. Most cyclists wear goggles,
and motorcyclists wear helmets, but many of them also wear their regular prescription sunglasses as cycling sunglasses. Oakley was the first company to come up with designer sunglasses such as biking and cycling sun glasses.
They have truly polarized lenses to offer the best clarity of vision, which you need when you are on the road.
Since Oakley came out with its line of designer sun glasses for those involved in outdoor sports, many other...
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Choosing The Right Telescope
Ever since Galileo, people have been pointing telescopes to the heavens and expanding their view of this world by looking outside of it into other worlds. It can be a fascinating and rewarding endevour. You can even meet some very good friends this way as there are usually local star-gazing clubs within reach of almost anywhere in the country that offer plenty of companionship when using your telescope.But how do you choose from the wide array of telescopes that are being sold today? Well, first of all you need to understand just a couple of basic points about telescopes. One is that magnification is not really the most important characteristic of a telescope. That may seem very strange, but the truth is that the most significant capability of a telescope is it's ability to gather light.
After all, what good is a large image that you can barely see?The light gathering capability of a telescope is usually in direct relation to the size of it's aperture or it's light gathering lens...
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Digital Artist Paal Anand and Advertising Photographer Kelly Holland Launch Bling Imaging
Santa Monica, CA (ContentDesk) July 13, 2006 -- What do a visual effects artist and an emerging advertising photographer have in common? Bling! Realizing their similarity in taste, with their love of edgy visuals, Bollywood movies, and capturing of the human spirit, Kelly Holland and Paal Anand have been developing a style together. With Mr. Anands background working as a digital artist on commercials and feature films, the team has started a new studio that is attempting to bring computer generated imaging and traditional photographic techniques together into photo illustrations. Their new company, Bling Imaging has opened its doors in Santa Monica, California. Bling Imagings studio features the latest technology, including: professional digital cameras, a digital capture back, and a plethora of traditional medium and large format cameras and lenses.
Their post-production capabilities include: re-touching with Adobe? Photoshop?, compositing with Apple? Shake, and 3D Computer...
Digital Artist Paal Anand and Advertising Photographer Kelly Holland Launch Bling Imaging
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Seattle Career College Helps Community With World Wide Vision
(ContentDesk) September 16, 2005 -- Pima Medical Institute, 555 S. Renton Village Place in Renton has teamed with LensCrafters to serve as a drop-off site for used eyeglasses for their annual Sight Night event.
Donors can drop off used eyeglasses and sunglasses (no cases or extra lenses) into a donation box located on the receptionist's counter in the lobby. Sight Night is an annual eyeglasses collection project sponsored by Give the Gift of Sight Foundation and Lions Clubs International.
Volunteers from Lions, LensCrafters and other organizations across North America are asked to canvass their neighborhoods and collect used eyeglasses during trick-or-treat."Using eyeglasses to improve vision is something most of us take for granted, but in many countries this is a luxury people can't afford," said Robert Panerio, campus director for the career college.
"We are pleased to help improve vision for those less fortunate. And for those who are looking for a career...
Seattle Career College Helps Community With World Wide Vision
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Play It Safe in the Sun--Wear Those Shades!
As you rub in the sunscreen to protect your skin this summer, don't forget sunglasses to protect your eyes. With the thinning ozone layer, it's not just skin cancer you have to worry about. Your eyes are vulnerable to the effects of Ultra Violet (UV) rays as well. This same radiation that damages skin can also increase your risk of developing eye problems, such as cataracts--a clouding of the eye's lens which develops over years. Sunglasses are no longer a simple fashion accessory but a health conscious necessity.
Sunglasses are a vital, and often under-appreciated part of eye care in the outdoor environment. Legend has it that sunglasses originated in China and were created by tinting glass lenses with smoke from open fires. As far back as the fifteenth century, Chinese judges wore these tinted lenses so as not to reveal partiality when examining evidence place before them. However, sunglasses really came into their own during World War II, when fighter pilots made good use of...
Play It Safe in the Sun--Wear Those Shades!
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Color Contact Lenses - Do They Work on Dark Eyes?
Do you want to change dark eye color to something different, but you are unsure if color contacts will work for your eyes? If you have brown eyes and tried color contact lenses several years ago, you were probably disappointed. Color contacts of the previous generation ether gave your eye color only a very slight change or your eyes looked blue but completely unnatural.Creating color lenses that would truly transform brown eyes into sky blue or emerald green is a very difficult task, but modern color contact lenses can do it. The trick is to select the lenses that would work for you. There are two types of color contacts - enhancement color contacts and opaque color lenses. Enhancers usually come in different shades of blue, green and gray and are designed to make your natural eye color look brighter.
They are translucent and create a natural-looking effect. Unfortunately, enhancement color contacts work only for light eyes. Over brown eyes, enhancers would be either completely...
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