Posts Tagged “Eye Protection Tips”

August 9, 2010 Categorized under Related News

How to Make Your Eyewear Last Longer

If you wear any kind of eyeglasses, then you don’t need to be told how expensive they can be. You should care how long it will service for you! In order to help you with just that, here are some useful tips for caring and cleaning your eyeglasses. In addition to regular care, we will also talk about some do-it-yourself methods for repairing your eyeglasses. 1, Clean your eyewear every day. Many kinds of eye glass cleaners are available in the markets, all of which are very easy to use. Soapy solution and some warm water helps to rid your lenses of oily smudges and dusty deposits, which will not only increase the life of your glasses, but don’t be one of those people who wipe their glasses when they are dry. Always remember to wet your eyewear before wiping it. In the absence of eyeglass cleaning solution, plain water will do just fine. While on the subject of eyeglass cleaners, here’s some useful information on them. Liquid eyeglass cleaners and eye glass cleaning boxes can

February 4, 2010 Categorized under Eye Protection Tips

Eye Protection Lead To Clear Vision Lifelong

Eyesight is taken for granted. Only when eyes are strained, we rub them and pretend the tiredness will go away. But this is not the right approach.  Eye care is essential throughout our lives not because we don’t want to wear spectacles but it helps us maintain a clear vision at old age as well. People suffer from various eye problems due to neglect, unhealthy diet and genes. Some common eye related problems are Myopia (nearsightedness) Hyperopia (farsightedness) Presbyopia (middle-age sight/reading glasses) Astigmatism Poor night vision Strabismus (crossed eye) Amblyopia (lazy eye) Photo sensitivity (sensitivity to light) Eyestrain, headache and burning eyes, Eyes are subjected daily to pollution, extreme sunlight, bright lights, glare from monitor screen, television and hours of reading. We only decide to give the eyes rest when we sleep. 10 Basic Eye Care Tips: Splash eyes with water after you get home. This is the best way to cleanse the eyes naturally. There are drops

January 30, 2010 Categorized under Eye Protection Tips

Eye Safety and Workplace Safety Basics

Eye safety can be easily overlooked, sometimes to our own detriment and a lifetime of regret. Imagine that yesterday you could see perfectly well, but after an accident, today you’re only partially sighted — to the extent that you can no longer drive or read. Your life has changed dramatically, never to be the same again. Now imagine that you could have prevented all of this simply by wearing safety glasses or observing other safety rules. Common Causes of Eye Injuries According to Prevent Blindness America (PBA), more than 850,000 Americans injure their eyes annually during home and work activities or while playing sports. Yet experts say wearing safety glasses and taking other common-sense precautions can prevent or reduce the severity of most eye injuries Flying objects (bits of metal, glass, plastic) Air-blown and wind-blown particles (dust, wood, sand) Tools (screwdrivers, wrenches) Chemicals (gasoline, oil, solvents, acids) Harmful radiation (welding arcs, UV) At

January 28, 2010 Categorized under Eye Protection Tips, Eyeglasses Online

10 Tips to Protect Your Eyes

We go to the gym, abstain from chocolate cake and drink gallons of water all in the name of good health. But what can we do to protect those most valuable organs—our eyes? We talked to ophthalmology experts to find out what we should be doing to preserve the oft-neglected eyes. “Eyes are delicate and precious,” says Dr. Andrew Iwach, spokesperson for the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO). “Just a touch of maintenance will keep them going for years.” Regular checkups. When was the last time you had an eye exam? If it was at 3 years of age, chances are you’re due. The AAO recommends an eye exam before 5 years of age to check for childhood problems like amblyopia (sometimes called lazy eye) or strabismus (misaligned eyes), and then on an as-needed basis (vision problems or injuries) up to 19 years of age. One exam in your 20s, and two in your 30s can identify problems which may benefit from early treatment. While it’s normal for vision to change with age, serious