We are all aware of the benefits of wearing sunscreen to protect our skin against the suns UV rays but are you aware of the importance of wearing sunglasses to protect your eyes against these rays?

While a nice pair of sunglasses is a great fashion accessory, your sunglasses should be a high quality pair that will have many health benefits:

• Protects your eyes from harmful UV rays. UV rays damage the cornea and the retina of your eye.
• Reduce the risk of Eye disease- our vision will naturally decline as we age, but we can protect ourselves against severe visual impairment s such as cataracts, macular degeneration- both of which can be brought on by prolonged UV Exposure.
• Maintain your physical appearance, wearing sunglasses can help protect against crow’s feet and unattractive thickening of the skin that UV exposure can cause. Alright this may not be a health benefit but it will make us a lot happierJ

Tips when buying sunglasses:

Look for sunglasses that offer 99% protection from both UVA and UVB rays. Avoid sunglasses with vague labels that say ‘ UV protective’ or UV absorbing’ as they offer little or no protection.

Don’t be fooled by dark tints; the tint of the sunglasses has nothing to do with the amount of UV protection.

If you are frequently distracted by glare while driving, boating or skiing- it may be worthwhile paying extra for polarized sunglasses.

Wrap around styles protect sensitive skin around your eyelids and prevent sunlight from entering from the side. They will provide you with the most sun protection but if this style is not for you then go with the current trend of having larger frames that cover your face from the brow to the top of the cheekbone.

For many people, it is easier and less time consuming to buy their contact lenses online, and in some cases cheaper!.  But all these favourables can result in some adverse circumstances.

If you do decide that you are going to buy lenses online, be careful!. The Federation of Opthalmic and Dispensing Opticians (FODO) says a number of their members have found patients who have bought sub-standard lenses from internet sites.  These are the latest cases that have gotten recent media coverage-:

‘’A contact lens wearer who lost her eye after developing the Fusarium eye infection (News 08.02.13) and another case where a woman had her cornea removed (The Sun, Contact lens fungus ate my eye too, February 11). Further coverage in The Sun documented two other patients who experienced problems after buying CLs online last week.’’

At your Opticians, they will only dispense contact lenses if your prescription is up-to-date i.e. within one year. If the website you are buying from does not ask you for your current prescription, FODO advises avoid them and buy your lenses from your Opticians instead.

A visit to your Opticians will provide you with that personal touch, that individual and special service that can only come from someone who knows you, your lifestyle and your history. Opticians can quickly adjust to fit your changing vision needs and detect eye health problems. You won’t get this online!

You should also have an eye test every two years and this  combined with an annual contact lens check up will ensure that your eyes remain healthy and any potential problems can be detected at an early stage.

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Egans Opticians 

Contact Lense Dept (021) 4851374

Opticians                      (021) 427 7655

www.egans.ie

€20 Eye Tests for all 3rd level students*, this includes a free driving report if required.

*To qualify for the student discount you must be in 3rd level education and present a valid student card with photo ID  when making your purchase.

Terms and Conditions

• Can not be used in conjunction with any other offer.
• Person MUST show their valid ID on day of purchase to avail of the offer.

Terms & Conditions

• Ono eyewear, complete price €129
• Offer ends 31/12/13
• Not valid with any other promotions or special offers/Discounts

~Make sure your lenses are clean before you drive.

~Always carry a spare pair of glasses or lenses with you, especially on long journeys or when driving abroad.

~An anti-reflection coating reduces headlight reflections and allows clearer vision in poor light conditions.

~Never wear yellow tinted glasses at night. They   darken shadows and make it difficult to see cyclists and pedestrians.

~ Ensure you have your eyes tested every 2 years.

Need to have your eyes tested? Click here Book an eye test or call 021 4277655.

Why not come along and get some inspiration for your wardrobe for the seasons ahead. Egans will also be showcasing some of their top brands of spectacle frames and sunglasses on the day also, an outfit is never complete without the right accessories!

This promised to be a chic, fun event and a great girlie day out.

It will be a fantabulous, I promise!

Tickets 35 euros available from www.tickets.ie or email info@lockdown.ie

Do you or a family member spending your day juggling two or three different pairs of glasses? Or already a Varifocal wearer but just can’t get used to them so don’t wear them?

Well let us introduce you to Varilux Varifocals. The Varilux lenses offers you total comfort and easy vision at any distance.  With Varilux you can be sure that you have the best lens technology working for you.

Why wear varifocals?

Varifocal glasses will be the perfect choice for you if you use more than one prescription. They are a convenient solution to carrying around multiple pairs of glasses in a daily basis.

Will they be a suitable solution for me?

We cannot categorically say that everyone who tries varifocals will be happy with them, but what we will say is that we have a 99% success rate with our customers. We believe the quality of the Varilux Varifocal lenses we supply to our customer, along with our expertise is the reason for our success stories with varifocals.  We are so confident that we can find the solution for you that we offer a 30 Day Money Back Guarantee with all our Varilux lenses.

Call in today and have a chat with our expert staff, you won’t be disappointed!

Tips for Healthy, Comfortable Vision at the Computer

While decreasing time spent at a computer may not be an option, there are ways to maximize healthy vision for comfortable use of the computer.

Have a regular comprehensive eye exam to ensure your eyes are healthy and that you have the correct glasses or contact lens prescription (if necessary). Be certain to tell your optician about the computer work you do.

Wear glasses that are specifically designed to function comfortably at the computer. The lenses you wear for day-to-day activities may not be the best for working at the computer.

Take regular breaks from the computer throughout the day to give your eyes a rest.

Don’t put off having your eyes tested any longer call us today on 021 4277655 or click here to make a suitable appointment.

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• The merchandising standards are very high for this sector.