by Appalachian Eye Care - Princeton & Giles | Jun 26, 2017 | Optical News
Children usually get more sun exposure than adults because many of their activities are outdoors including recess, sports and playtime. This increased exposure to sunlight also increases children’s exposure to damaging ultraviolet (UV) light – an...
by Appalachian Eye Care - Princeton & Giles | May 23, 2017 | Optical News
For most of us, the eyes are the most cherished of our senses. Yet we potentially expose them to danger simply by going outside. Over time, the sun’s rays can seriously damage the eyes and surrounding skin, sometimes leading to vision loss and conditions from...
by Appalachian Eye Care - Princeton & Giles | Apr 20, 2017 | Optical News
Many athletes choose contact lenses because of the competitive advantage they can provide. More than half of American adults have vision problems such as nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism and need corrective lenses. ...
by Appalachian Eye Care - Princeton & Giles | Apr 7, 2017 | Optical News
In sports, we take precautions to protect ourselves from broken bones, bruises, concussions, and other injuries, but how do we protect our eyes? An unprotected eye can be injured in numerous ways and nearly all sports pose some type of risk: Baseball – Risks...
by Appalachian Eye Care - Princeton & Giles | Mar 21, 2017 | Optical News
Nearly Half of all Eye Injuries in this Country Happen at Home Home is where we feel safe, comfortable, and at ease but is also the setting for nearly half of all eye injuries. From flying wood chips to weed whacker debris to even an errant champagne cork, our eye...
by Appalachian Eye Care - Princeton & Giles | Mar 8, 2017 | Optical News
Interest in high performance sunglasses has been booming in recent years. There is a growing selection of products available to address vision challenges unique to sports such as mountain biking, skiing, golfing and many other outdoor activities. Providing...
