Sunglass Myths

There is no truth in the propaganda that cheap sunglasses ruin your eyes. Even a plain plastic lens cuts out some UV rays. The cheapest sunglass lens is just as good from a UV point of view as a more expensive one. The most important part of a sunglasses, is the physical shape and how much sun it blocks from your eye.

Children and eyes

If you find your child is unusually clumsy, or avoids near work or you notice that one eye drifts out, make sure that you have her eyes examined. She could have visual problems.
Be aware of a possible eye problem if your child complains of headaches at the end of the day, if he holds  his work too close , or if the teacher complains of red or tearing eyes. Often what seem to be behavioral problems can be due to eye problems, where it is easier to misbehave than to try and do near work.

Babies can distinguish black and white at an early age, as well as being attracted to faces. Try to put a photograph of the family in your baby's cot.

Make sure to keep moving your baby to different positions in the cot, so that both eyes get equal chances to be stimulated. For this reason, do not always leave your baby lying on the same side.

Are you shortsighted?

If you are short sighted and can read without your glasses, please do. This will cause less eyestrain and may stop your eyes from deteriorating at a faster rate.

Computer workers

Make sure that your chair is at a comfortable position, allowing your computer screen to be just below eye level. Do not face a window, as this will cause unwanted glare. Buy an anti-glare shade for your screen. There must be no reflections of windows or lights onto your screen. If you feel eyestrain at the end of the day, prescription glasses might be of assistance.

Macular degeneration

Macular degeneration has a got a hereditary factor. It causes the cells in the part of the eye that sees the clearest, to slowly die, decreasing central vision. The progression may be slowed down with special vitamin pills and a healthier lifestyle such as no smoking, eating healthy food, especially green leafy vegetables.

Cleaning – Glasses and contact lenses

Use only a special cloth or water with a gentle soap, this will decrease lens scratching. Plastic lenses scratch extremely easily, even with the strongest of hard coats. Scratches cannot be removed. Especially avoid extreme temperatures such as saunas or car dashboards.
Ensure that you rub your contact lenses well at night after removing them. Ensure that you rub your contact lenses well at night after removing them. This will dramatically increase comfort and length of  comfortable wearing time the next day as well as reducing the risk of complications.