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The Role of Peripheral Vision in Student Athlete Success
As the new school year starts, student athletes begin focusing not only on academic success but also athletic excellence. The path to athletic distinction is more than physical strength and stamina; a student’s vision plays a critical role. Self-image depends on...
What Parents Need to Know About Sports Eye Safety
As parents of a student athlete, you try to do all the right things to protect your kids — ensuring they wear helmets, shin guards, football pads, batting helmets, mouth guards, knee braces, wrist stabilizers, and a myriad of other devices that protect your student in action. While all of these things are indeed important, sometimes parents forget that protecting your child’s eyes should top the list! One of the leading causes of blindness in children is eye injury. According to the National Eye Institute, 90% of sports-related injuries could have been prevented by wearing protective eyewear. Every 13 minutes in the U.S., an emergency room treats a sports-related eye injury!...
It’s Time for Back to School Eye Exams
Appointments are filling fast for back to school eye examinations as parents get ready for students to return to school. Eye health and vision examinations are an important part of school preparations because some studies show that as much as 80% of effective learning...
New “Power of 3x” Rebate on Popular Products – Crizal, Transitions, Varilux and Xperio UV Polarized
oday a new rebate is available from the maker of the popular Crizal, Transitions, Varilux and Xperio UV brands of ophthalmic lens products. You may have seen the commercials on TV promoting these lenses. From now until the end of September, you can get a $10 rebate...
Digital lens surfacing to create the perfect lens.
Digital Lens Surfacing relies on a controlled combination of lens design, precisely made molds, and manufacturing technology to create the perfect lens. Digital lenses use a new design process for lenses which take into account reading posture, near zone placement,...
Six Steps to Healthier Eyes
When you are making your New Year Resolutions, don't forget to include these six steps to healthier eyes: 1. Get Regular Eye Health and Vision Examinations. Tired, dry, itchy or watery eyes, light sensitivity, headaches, blurry vision, fluctuating vision, and...
The Difference Between High Quality Frames and Cheap Ones is More Than Their Price
You have tried on several frames of varying prices and styles... but for some reason on in particular stands out. It feels more balanced. The finish seems more polished and smooth. It just looks better. As you try on frames your instincts tell you that one frame...
Vision is the Priceless Sports Enhancer – Protect It Well
Vision, just like speed and strength, is an important ingredient in how well you play your sport. Vision correction is a part of one's sporting equipment. As performance goes, it's as important as wearing the right clothing or wearing the right shoes. It's another way...
What is the Difference between Vision and Medical Insurance?
Vision insurance covers routine eye care services such as periodic eye examinations and refractive services (determining the prescription.) Many vision plans will also offer benefits on materials. These benefits may take the form of an allowance toward materials and...