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EyeArt is more than just another OPTICIANS.

 We are Opticians concerned with your eye health and also want to meet

 your fashion sense as well.

            When you walk out of EyeArt with a wonderful new pair of  spectacles, or several, you can be sure you will       attract admiring glances and plenty of compliments.  So shy and retiring wallflowers be warned.

We all love living in sunny Florida and most of us are now aware of the damaging as well as beneficial effects of sunshine. No doubt most of us feel our mood lift as we open the drapes to reveal,cloudless blue skies and glorious sunshine.

We know to protect our skin from both the aging effects of the sun but also the increased risk of skin cancer. We have seen it in the media and are generally well educated on these aspects of sun damage. How many of us are aware of the eye problems associated with over exposure to the sun’s ultra violet or invisible rays ? Sure we all know it is more comfortable to put on sunspecs to reduce brightness and glare, there is however far more to sunglasses than first meets the eye. (every pun intended)

The correct sun lenses will help to protect our eyes from the formation of cataracts and macula degeneration of the retina later on in life. Both of these conditions will reduce vision and as yet there is very little that can be done about the latter.

We need to consider two aspects of the sun’s rays here. The darkness of the lens we choose will cut out visible radiation, however it is the invisible or ultra violet radiation which causes the problems. Now this is where it becomes interesting, a very dark lens which many people choose, thinking the darker the better, can do more harm than good. Why ? you may ask.

The answer is quite simple, the darker the lens, the more difficult it becomes for us to see, so the pupil, dilates or enlarges to try and let in more light and make vision easier. The light which is let in through the enlarged pupil is both the harmless visible light but also the harmfull invisible or ultra violet radiation.

We think we are being prudent and protecting our eyes when in fact the reverse is true. The solution to this seemingly impossible conundrum is in fact very simple. Always ensure that your sunglasss lenses block both UVA and UVB radiation.

The UVA radiation in particular is a major culprit in eye damage, as it can pass through the cornea(clear outer layer of the eye) then through the lens and finally reach the retina. It is this penetration of UVA radiation that can lead to both cataracts and macula degeneration, later in life.

All the sunglass lenses we prescribe at EyeArt protect against both UVA and UVB rays.

Don’t take risks with your eyes, vision is probably the sense that most of us would most hate to lose.

ACT SMART GET SUNSPECS AT EYE ART. !

For more information call us at 941 365 4040

Many of us drive on a daily basis and probably under many different conditions of visibility, from brilliant sunshine to night time driving. Our vision is of paramount importance to how comfortable and confident we feel with what in effect is a very complex task.

When we first get our driving licence, one  thing that is tested is our vision and for obvious reasons. The test is carried out under fairly false conditions which do not take into account all the situations we may encounter when we finally hit the open road. It is the intention of this article to outline some common problems with vision and driving and how some of them can be reduced and in some cases eliminated with the correct choice of spectacle lenses.

When considering the health of the eye, one problem that unfortunately many people encounter is the onset of cataracts. This development will cause some reduction in vision and when driving at night can also cause glare and light scatter of both headlights and street lights. This is however not a problem confined only to those with cataracts, we can all suffer from glare and dazzle at night. It is often referred to as the star burst effect as that is exactly how it can appear. It is not only uncomfortable, but can be very confusing, in fact even hazardous as we see a whole series of glaring headlights approaching, the dazzle created can even cause us to momentarily lose our sight altogether, even if only for a split second. That split second can however be enough to cause an accident.

One very effective way of reducing this problem is to have spectacle lenses made with an Anti Reflection coating. This helps in two ways, firstly by reducing glare, the coating will reduce considerably the amount of light scatter, this in turn will actually enable the driver to have clearer vision. This is helpful to all those who drive at night whether cataracts are present or not. The reduction in glare causes a reduction in eye strain and tired eyes, the increased visual clarity which ensues, helps all drivers, but is even more important if vision is reduced by the onset of cataracts.So ask your Optician about anti reflective coatings and consider this option when you make your next spectacle purchase. I know many of you reading this may have encountered problems with anti refection coatings in the past , with  the new coatings available this really is a problem now of the past. Remember, there really is no such thing as being able to see too clearly when driving, in fact I sometimes  wish I had eyes in the back of my head when I take to the highways. We all need to consider not only our own safety but that of the passengers we may also be transporting.

The next aspect of vision and driving I would like to tackle is the exact opposite, that of driving in brilliant sunshine. This is a situation which those of us fortunate enough to call Florida home, will be well acquainted with. The first thing many of us consider is a tinted lens for driving, and that will indeed help, but there are other solutions which are more effective. The tint will reduce brightness which can cause us to squint, but it does not fully tackle the problem of glare and heat haze on the roads.

One very effective solution is to consider a Polarising lens. This will reduce brightness but will also substantially reduce glare.Again there are a couple of advantages to this type of lens, the reduction in glare will increase vision and also reduce eye strain and tired eyes.The other advantage is the 100% protection from damaging UVA and UVB light. Polarising lenses are not just to improve visual clarity although it is beyond question that they do, use them to eliminate tired eyes, which can make driving so uncomfortable.Use them also to reduce reflections off the car dashboard and windshield. So why not make what is already a difficult task, a much easier, more comfortable and above all, safer one.

A couple of very simple and easily overlooked pointers , one ensure both your headlights and windshield are clean, it seems obvious but how many of us remember to check ?

Why not pay us a visit while we are offering a 20% discount on all, driving and sun lenses. We would be happy to discuss individual needs and ensure you have a pair of lenses not only custom made for you specifically, but for a price that will make you smile.

An opportunity to view some of the most unique eyewear frames available, including the introduction of YABI one of our exclusive eyewear designs, which can be found only at our optical store, EyeArt.

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