by Appalachian Eye Care - Princeton & Giles | Aug 23, 2016 | Optical News, Uncategorized
Back-to-school time is upon us and while many students’ lists include backpacks, rulers, and new shoes, there’s one more thing parents need on their back-to-school checklist – a comprehensive eye health and vision exam for their student. Studies show that as much as...
by Appalachian Eye Care - Princeton & Giles | Aug 12, 2016 | Optical News, Uncategorized
The school year is almost here! As kids prepare to work their brains, keep in mind that being a student also places great demand on their eyes. Time for an Eye Exam It’s always a good idea to have your student’s eyes checked at the start of a new school year. As much...
by Appalachian Eye Care - Princeton & Giles | Jul 22, 2016 | Optical News, Uncategorized
Early eye examinations are crucial to make sure children have normal, healthy vision so they can perform better at schoolwork or play.Students may give up on their classwork rather than admit they can’t see what their teacher is writing on the board. This seemingly...
by Appalachian Eye Care - Princeton & Giles | Jul 5, 2016 | Optical News, Uncategorized
In addition to having lenses that block 100 percent of the sun’s UVA and UVB rays and a significant amount of potentially harmful blue light, children’s sunglasses should also have these features: Impact-resistant lenses.The best lenses for...
by Appalachian Eye Care - Princeton & Giles | Jun 22, 2016 | Optical News, Uncategorized
Most of us look forward to summer but hot weather can be dangerous, particularly to adults over 60. A University of Chicago Medical Center study found that 40% of heat-related fatalities in the U.S. were among people over 65. There are several reasons why boomers and...
by Appalachian Eye Care - Princeton & Giles | Jun 7, 2016 | Optical News, Uncategorized
According to most eye doctors and researchers, the answer is an emphatic “yes.” Because children tend to spend more time outdoors than most adults, experts say nearly half of a person’s lifetime exposure to ultraviolet radiation can take place by...
