Glasses,Eyeglasses,Sunglasses

Myth: Safety goggles are more trouble than they are worth. Fact: There are 500,000 eye injuries every year in the USA. 50% of these accidents occur at home. The leading cause of blindness in children is eye injury. 90% of injuries can be avoided by using proper eye protection. Myth: There is no need to have your vision checked before you turn 40. Fact: There are treatable eye diseases; glaucoma is one of them, which can show up before you turn 40. Myth: Wearing poorly fit glasses damages your eyes. Fact: The right eyeglass prescription is required for good vision. Poor fitting glasses do not damage your eyes. Myth: Poorly fit contacts do not harm your eyes. Fact: Poorly fit contact lenses can damage your cornea. If you use contact lenses, have them checked regularly. Myth: Eating carrots will improve your vision. Fact: Carrots are high in Vitamin A, which is important for a balanced diet. Eating carrots or other foods high in Vitamin A will not improve your vision. Taking large

Over cautious driving habits. Find lighting either: too bright or too dim. Frequent eye glass prescription changes. Holding books or reading material close to face or at arm’s length. Squinting or tilting the head to see. Difficulty in recognizing people. Changes in leisure time activities. Change in personal appearance. Changes in table etiquette. Moving about cautiously. Bumping into objects. Acting confused or disoriented. If you, or a loved one, are experiencing any of these consider seeing an eye doctor. Many forms of vision loss are preventable if caught early enough.