Eyecare News & Info

Never leave home without your sunglasses

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More than half of 10,000 Americans polled didn’t know the health benefits of sunglasses and 27 percent stated they never wear sunglasses. One main health benefit of wearing sunglasses is to protect against skin cancer. According to SkinCancer.org, five to 10 percent of all skin cancers are on the eyelid. Some of the skin cancers … Read more

Nonprescription Sunglasses

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Fashion sunglasses with nonprescription lenses are called “plano” sunglasses in the eyewear industry. This category of sunglasses is huge and offers many choices in styling, designer names and frame materials. Part of the popularity of nonprescription sunglasses is due the fact that over 30 million Americans wear contact lenses. Anyone who wears contacts needs plano … Read more