Tag Archives: Teenagers

Teens And Contact Lenses

Most children by the age of 12 become concerned with their looks. Most parents breathe a little sigh of relief that they do. As we all know, this relief may also soon be followed with the horror of what teenagers equate with good appearance. The story is ancient and never changes but somehow the image [...]

Sports Eye Injury Prevention

Preventable blindness occurs all too often from sports injuries. Most sports related eye injuries in children can be prevented with the appropriate form of protective eyewear. Regular eye glasses are inadequate, safety frames and lenses such as rec specs with side shields, goggles, eye guards and other forms of protection are required. Polycarbonate lenses are [...]

Laser Pointers and Eye Damage

Parent Safety Alert! Teenagers May be Purchasing Eye Sight Damaging Laser Products Over the Internet The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has found some unscrupulous Internet stores are selling  laser products that are overpowered and can potentially cause eye damage and blindness if used in an improper manner. Some lasers approved as medical devices only [...]