prescription sunglasses

A 2016 report from the US Vision Council revealed that although 75% of Americans are concerned about the effects of UV light on their ocular health, only 31% are actually wearing sunglasses.  The best protection is to wear polarized sunglasses that block out 99 – 100% of UVA and UVB rays.  Wearing proper sun protection…

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glaucoma senior citizens

Glaucoma is the leading cause of preventable blindness.  Approximately 120,000 Americans are blind as a result of glaucoma. That represents 9% to 12% of all causes of blindness in the U.S.  Of the estimated 3 million Americans that have glaucoma, only half know they have it.  By 2030, the National Eye Institute projects this number…

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