by Valley Eyecare Center | Jul 3, 2019 | Eye Health, Eye Safety, Sunglasses
July is UV Safety Month Summer is here in Arizona, and our sun is shining brightly. July is UV Safety Month, and it’s a great time to reflect on whether or not you’re protecting your eyes properly. What UV Rays Can Do to Your Eyes We’ve likely been told about the...
by Valley Eyecare Center | May 29, 2019 | Eye Health, Sunglasses
Summer has arrived in Phoenix and it’s a good time to start thinking about how to best protect our eyes. We know UV rays are harmful to our eyes, but what are the risks and how important are sunglasses to our eye health? How UV Rays Can Damage Our Eyes UV rays are...
by Valley Eyecare Center | Oct 31, 2018 | Sunglasses
High-quality sunglasses usually come with a high price tag. Finding inexpensive sunglasses that provide the same benefits as their counterparts can be difficult. Here are some eye care tips on what to look for when purchasing sunglasses. Tip 1 – Find sunglasses that...
by Valley Eyecare Center | Aug 15, 2018 | Eye Care Tips, Sunglasses
Most people are aware of the connection between the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) radiation and skin cancer, but UV radiation can actually lead to a number of eye problems. Whether it comes from the sun or from a machine, UV radiation can cause serious damage to your vision....
by Valley Eyecare Center | Feb 8, 2018 | Eye Health, Eye Safety, Sunglasses
We’ve all heard about the importance of UV protection with sunglasses and our skin, but what is it, and why do we actually need to take it into account? These four tips will help you to understand what UV is and how to avoid it. Sunglasses and UV Protection...
by Valley Eyecare Center | Nov 8, 2017 | Eye Care Tips, Eye Health, Sunglasses
Sunglasses are an important aspect of your eye care routine year-round! Even though the temperature may be cooling off, the sun’s rays can still damage your eyes and can even have a more severe effect in the winter, as the rays can be more reflective if there is cloud...
