Protective Eyewear Archives - Looking Glass Optical

How to Protect Your Eyes During Fall Sports

On October 16, 2024 / Eye Care, Facts About Your Sight, Protective Eyewear

There are few better feelings than cheering on your child’s team from the sidelines while a crisp fall breeze comes rolling through. Making sure your child can have fun and build their skills during fall sports may be a top priority. However, it’s also important to focus on your athlete’s overall health. Undoubtedly, excellent vision will improve your child’s performance and keep them on the field. Discover a few tips that can help you protect your child’s eyes during fall sports and ensure their ability to play the entire season.

Preventing Eye Injuries: Safety Measures for Home, Work, and Play

On June 26, 2024 / Eye Care, Fireworks, Protective Eyewear, UV Protection

Our eyes are one of our most precious senses, allowing us to perceive and navigate the world. Yet, they are often taken for granted until an injury occurs. Eye injuries can happen anywhere—at home, work, or recreational activities—and have serious, lasting consequences. Understanding and implementing key safety measures can protect our eyes from harm and ensure they remain healthy and functional. Let’s explore essential safety practices to prevent eye injuries across different environments.

What is a Pterygium a.k.a Surfer’s Eye?

On June 13, 2024 / Dry Eye, Eye Care, Facts About Your Sight, Protective Eyewear, UV Protection

Pterygium, commonly known as Surfer’s Eye, is a benign growth of the conjunctiva—the clear, thin tissue that lies over the white part of the eye and lines the inside of the eyelid. This growth typically starts on the nasal side of the eye and extends toward the cornea, the eye’s clear front surface. While the name “Surfer’s Eye” suggests a condition exclusive to surfers, it can affect anyone who spends significant time outdoors in sunny, dusty, or windy environments.

How Does Vision Health Affect Your Quality of Life?

On December 19, 2023 / Dry Eye, Eye Care, Eye Strain, Facts About Your Sight, Protective Eyewear, UV Protection

The Connection Between Eye Health and Your Overall Well-Being

Your eyes are not just windows to the world; they also serve as mirrors reflecting your overall health. The connection between eye health and your overall well-being eye health and general well-being is more vital than you might think. Looking Glass Optical explores how taking care of your eyes can positively impact your overall health and quality of life.

Preventing Eye Injuries: Safety Tips for Sports & Outdoor Activities

On November 8, 2023 / Eye Care, Eyeglass Styles, Facts About Your Sight, Protective Eyewear, UV Protection

Enjoying sports and outdoor activities should be a safe and enjoyable experience. Yet, according to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, sports and recreational activities account for more than 40,000 eye injuries yearly. Many lead to more permanent damage, like blindness. However, many are preventable. That is why better education can help reduce the risk of eye injuries.

Exploring Specialty Eyewear: From Sports to Fashion and Everything in Between

On July 10, 2023 / Eye Care, Eyeglass Styles, Protective Eyewear

Eyewear has come a long way from purely functional to becoming a fashionable accessory that reflects personal style and enhances performance in various activities. Let’s take some time to explore specialty eyewear, from sports to fashion and everything in between.

Should You Open Your Eyes Underwater?

On June 12, 2023 / Eye Care, Facts About Your Sight, Protective Eyewear

Summer is here, meaning visits to the water and plenty of sun and fun. When it comes to swimming or diving, the question of whether to open your eyes underwater is common. Some people feel comfortable doing so, while others instinctively keep their eyes closed. Read on to explore the factors to consider when deciding whether to open your eyes underwater and insights to help you make an informed choice.

Two is Better Than One: Exploring the Advantages of Having Glasses and Contacts

On May 24, 2023 / Contact Lenses, Eye Strain, Eyeglass frames, Eyeglass Styles, Facts About Your Sight, Protective Eyewear

Dr. Teles at Looking Glass Optical often gets this question – Why is it good to have glasses in addition to contacts? Both glasses and contacts can support your eye health throughout your lifestyle and vision needs. Read on for more reasons why you should think about having both glasses and contacts.

What is Visual Impairment?

On March 29, 2023 / 20/20 Vision, Eye Care, Facts About Your Sight, Glaucoma, Pediatric Eye Care, Protective Eyewear

Visual impairment is a term experts define as any loss of sight. Vision impairment uses visual acuity to measure the level of vision loss. Read on to learn more about visual impairment, visual acuity, vision loss, and when it can be corrected with lenses.

Importance of Sunglasses in Winter and the Dangers of the Winter Sun

On December 5, 2022 / Eye Care, Eye Strain, Eyeglass Styles, Facts About Your Sight, Protective Eyewear

Why Sunglasses Are Still Just as Important in Winter

Most people have heard that the sun can damage your eyes and that wearing sunglasses can help protect you from this damage. What many people don’t realize, however, is the importance of sunglasses throughout the entire year, not just in the summer. Learn more about why wearing sunglasses in winter is essential.