We know we’ve said this countless times before, but it is truly important to protect your eyes from the sun’s harmful UV rays. If you don’t, you could end up with painful and serious eye conditions such as photokeratitis and photoconjunctivitis. Read on to learn more: What are photokeratitis and photoconjunctivitis? Photokeratitis and photoconjunctivitis areRead more…
We’re exposed to UV light on a daily basis. Now while it may be what gives us those great tans in the summer, it can also be very damaging to our skin and our eyes, especially those whose eyes are lighter colors. Photophobia and Light-Colored Eyes Photophobia isn’t an actual phobia. In reality, photophobia isRead more…
When you are trying to pick out a pair of new sunglasses, you will often have the option to choose the color lens that you want them to have. Many people make the mistake of choosing a color based solely on aesthetics, but you should also consider what you plan to do while you’re wearingRead more…
The short answer is, yes, you do need sunglasses on cloudy days. But why is that the case? Here we break down the reasons why you should be wearing your shades even when the sun’s away. UV rays can pass through clouds Did you know that the sun’s rays can slice through overcast skies, cloudsRead more…
That’s right, June 27th is National Sunglasses Day. So grab your favorite pair of shades and go out and celebrate the day dedicated to our favorite accessory! How National Sunglasses Day started National Sunglasses Day is brought to you by The Vision Council. It started in 2014 when The Vision Council wanted to encourage moreRead more…