Tag: UV Protection
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3 Reasons Why You Need Sunglasses for Driving in Winter
Sunglasses may seem like the last thing you think about in the winter months, but as research has shown time and time again, that UVA and UVB protection for our eyes is just as important in the colder season as it is in the summer. And in addition to protecting our eyes from sun damage,…
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Be Savvy in the Sun: Everything You Need to Know about UV Protection this Summer
When it comes to the sun, we have to protect everything from our skin to our hair to our eyes. Whilst UV rays can be a threat to us all year round, summer is an even more critical time to take extra care when out and about. Be sun savvy this summer and protect the whole…
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Can Sunglasses Affect Your Mood?
If you’re a regular reader of the SelectSpecs blog, you’ll know that sunglasses have many great benefits – they reduce glare and eye strain, they act as a barrier against dust and debris and most importantly, they protect the eyes from the sun’s damaging Ultra Violet rays. But could sunglasses also have an effect on how we…
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10 Reasons Why Sunglasses Make the Perfect Christmas Present for Your Girlfriend
A pair of sunglasses may not be the first thing that springs to mind when you’re shopping online for Christmas presents. But believe it or not, a pair of designer sunnies can be one of the most exciting gifts to open on Christmas morning. Here are 10 reasons why sunglasses make the perfect pressie for…
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How to Deal with Dry Eyes
Do you ever get an uncomfortable, itchy feeling in your eyes at the end of a long day? If this happens regularly, then you may be suffering from dry eyes. Eye dryness occurs when the eye doesn’t produce tears properly or when the tears evaporate too quickly. It can range in severity and is caused by many…
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7 Tips to Teach Your Kids Good Eye Care Habits
Looking after our eyes is something that should be considered from a very young age; therefore it’s essential that we teach our little ones all about the best eye care to help them develop healthy habits for the rest of their life. From our ever growing collection of prescription glasses and protective eyewear for kids,…
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4 Foods to Help Improve Eye Health
Good eye health is something that should be promoted from a very early age. It’s one of the things that is often overlooked in life; yet it’s something that most of us couldn’t imagine living without. Being able to see is a precious gift, a blessing that will inevitably diminish as we grow old. So we…
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Polarised Sunglasses
You’ve probably heard of polarised sunglasses by now, with a wide range of designer brands now offering many of their popular styles in the extra protective lens. But what exactly are polarised lenses and what do they do? We’re sure you have a number of questions about these unique sunglasses and their benefits, so check out all…
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Five Tips to Choosing the Right Sunglasses for You
Selecting new sunglasses can be a little tricky, what with all the different shapes and sizes, but shopping for a new pair of sunglasses doesn’t have to be a daunting and difficult task. Here are a few pointers that should help you pick out the perfect pair. 1. Choose the pair that complements the shape…
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Eye Health Awareness Week 2010 – Day 6: Ultraviolet Radiation
How exposed are you to Ultraviolet radiation? We all enjoy a good measure of sunlight to make us feel good, perhaps it’s a trip to the beach or the local pack with the kids to ensure our vitamin D levels are topped up thanks to exposure from natural sunlight. All the same, we are more…