We all know that we should wear sunscreen before we go outside and most of us remember to take this precaution in order to protect our skin. However, many people still think of sunglasses as being purely a fashion accessory when in actual fact, they are a vitally important piece of protective eyewear that can ensure that your eyes aren’t damaged by the harmful effects of the sun.
Blue light is all around us. Some blue light is natural, emitted by the sun. This blue light is a short wavelength, high energy light that is responsible for how blue the sky can appear on a bright day. Other blue light is artificial, and is produced by LED lights and digital screens, such as those of smartphones, computers, tablets and televisions.
If you are a person who has tried wearing contact lenses without success, then you may want to check out scleral lenses. This type of contact lens proves to be a more comfortable and effective alternative to traditional contact lenses. Now, more people can see more clearly without having to depend on glasses or suffer through their vision issues.
Current estimates show that over a million Americans have been diagnosed with myopia or shortsightedness. This means that objects that are further away are blurry, while objects that are closer can be clearly seen. Due to the seemingly regular occurrence of myopia, many patients feel that it really isn’t a big deal and that eventually, most people will have the condition.