The
threat posed by exposure to UV rays is well known to eye care professionals. We
want to make sure our patients are well informed too! Even the US Environmental
Protection Agency recommends we all wear sunglasses even when the UV index
indicates you are at a low risk of exposure. UV radiation from exposure to
these rays is cumulative. With this in mind it is especially important to
protect a child with sunglasses as well. Their daily exposure tends to be even
higher than adults because they spend a lot more time outside. According to the
Skin Cancer Foundation 20% of our lifetime exposure to UV radiation is
sustained during childhood. As patients, we would like for you to think of
protecting your eyes and the delicate skin around your eyes from these harmful
rays, when you go to put sunscreen on always remember that includes your
sunglasses!
At
D’Ambrosio Eye Care we offer sunglass frames from various designers as well as
frames for your sporting needs. Our #1 selling non-glare for your everyday
clear lenses is Crizal Avance UV™ having an E-SPF of 25 and our #1 selling
non-glare for your sunglasses is Crizal Sunshield UV™ having an E-SPF of 50.
Both are available with EyeMed benefits!
If
you or someone you know is concerned about UV & HECV and want to be sure
they are getting the best type of protective eyewear, schedule an eye
examination at D’Ambrosio Eye Care by calling us at 800-325-3937, visiting D’Ambrosio Eye Care or
facebook.com/dambrosioeyecare so that we can help recommend an appropriate
treatment plan.
D'Ambrosio
Eye Care provides eye care for patients throughout greater Boston, central and
western Massachusetts with office locations at 479 Old Union Turnpike, Lancaster,
Massachusetts 01523, 100 Powder Mill Road, Acton, Massachusetts 01720, 413 Main
Street, Athol, Massachusetts 01331 and 74 Main Street, Gardner, Massachusetts
01440.
