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An explanation of why blue light is both good and bad for you
Visible light is made up of many wavelengths (colours). Blue light is the wavelength which is most powerful in disrupting your body’s rhythms at night. In the day time, this wavelength boosts attention, reaction times and moods and is thus beneficial. At night, they are disruptive to your body clock. Looks like our ancestors’ policy of ‘sunrise to sundown’ was the best.
Here's a video explaining why Optometrists/Ophthalmologists want to dilate your eyes at your eye exam.
We don't just dilate your eyes for our own sadistic pleasures. This is why we do it.
"In the United States, diabetic eye disease is the leading cause of vision loss among working-age adults."
In the United States, diabetic eye disease is the leading cause of vision loss among working-age adults. - Health dna
Have some fun cooking with your kids with this cookbook.
For you Twilight lovers out there:
The vampire contacts used in the movies Twilight and New Moon are special effect contact lenses; you can buy replicas for Halloween or theater use.
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Happy Halloween!
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Eye Fact: Even if you go blind in one eye, you only loose around 1/5th of your total vision
Happy Halloween!
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BooOOooOOoo!
10 Things You Didn't Know About Your Eyes
10 Things You Didn't Know About Your Eyes What does Pikachu have to do with your eyes? Find out in 10 things you didn't know about your eyes. Music= Around t...
Interesting read.
Expert advice that will help you see clearly for years to come.
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Eye Care Tip: Here’s a simple yet effective tip to give relaxation to tired eyes. Take a bowl of luke warm water and a bowl of cold water. Now, dip a clean napkin in each bowl and place the napkin from the warm water on closed eyes for 30 seconds and then alternate with the napkin from cold water. Repeat this three to four times to feel the difference
Neat!
You've never seen your favorite animals like this before! These photographs will truly amaze you.
We made number #97 on the list for worst eye allergies! Here is some great advice to handle allergies.
The 5 common signs of eye allergies and what to do about them. Plus: Do you live in one of these top 100 allergy-prone cities?
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Here are a few interesting facts about our eyelashes.
Eye lashes serve as the first line of defence for your eyes protecting it from dirt, debris and small particles. Eyelashes have an average life span of 5 months and we shed over 30 million eyelashes over our lifetime. The entire length of all the eyelashes shed by humans in their life is over 98 feet.
Amanda, our new Optician trying out the latest technology to join our office. It is called the My Fit, and it is the most accurate way to measure you for new glasses!
Just a reminder, we will be opening at noon tomorrow.
If you have any questions just give us a call 719-268-1010.
Have a wonderful Tuesday!
Here's an optical illusion to brighten up this snowy day!
Here’s another eye-boggling optical illusion!
Stare as the black dot at the centre of the image for 30 seconds. Now stare on a plain wall or any white background.
Tell us what do you see?
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Did you know?
Every time you blink your eye, a tiny bit of tear fluid comes out of your upper eyelid. It helps to wash away germs, dust, or other particles from our eyes. Blinking is both a voluntary and involuntary action, meaning you can blink whenever you want to, but it also happens without you even thinking about it.
Like if you love Autumn!
Soothing breeze, falling leaves, pleasant weather and sweet nostalgia…The beautiful Autumn is finally here!
Any special plans for this splendid season?
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Eye Fact: Red Eye occurs in photographs because light from the flash bounces off from the back of the eye. The choroid located behind the retina is rich in blood vessels which makes it appear red.
Darius Rucker Talking About His Transitions Lenses
Just to let you all know next Wednesday we will be opening up at noon instead of 8:00 due to staff training. Please give us a call if you have any questions. 719-268-1010
P.S.-Happy Wednesday! We're half way to the weekend :)
Looks like we have some new opticians to help you with all your optical needs!
Interesting facts about UV radiation.
Eye Need To Know: Do Eyes Change Color? |
Did you know that your eyes can change color? Most babies are born with blue eyes, and think about all the seniors who now have blue eyes. Never really thought about it..
Today is Thursday, which means tomorrow is friday! Who is excited for the weekend?
Dry Eyes Rampant Among Office Computer Workers
Are you in the group with the highest risk for computer-related dry eyes?
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Did You Know?
Each year 3 million people go blind from prolonged UV exposure.
Think about protecting your eyes with quality sunglasses to preserve your sight.
With it being the first day of October I thought it would be fun to share some cool make-up designs for Halloween! If you will be wearing contacts this year, make sure you wash your hands and insert the contacts first before putting on any make-up.
No costume? No problem. All you really need to create a last-minute look is eyeliner, lipstick, and a bit of face paint. Check out these awesome Halloween makeup ideas -- no animal ears required!
Very interesting.
Giving up these bad habits could help your eyes look better, feel better and even see better!
With snow right around the corner, make sure to wear your sunglasses, and make sure that they have UV protection!
Less than 10% of spectacle wearers worldwide are aware of sunrays dangers on the eyes. UV rays are very harmful to the eyes. They are invisible but can generate damages.
On the short term: UV rays can cause discomfort and reversible diseases like blurred images, inflammations, photokeratitis.
On a longest term, UV rays can generate: Premature Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD),Cataracts.
Happy Friday, everyone! Do you all have big plans for the weekend?
11 Foods to Boost Your Eye Health - Slideshow
You are what you eat, and this applies to your eyes, too.
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