Alarms Off & Weekend Mode On!

Happy Friday!

It’s finally the weekend where many of us will be getting in some extra hours of sleep. Some of us have really busy lives with not enough sleep, but we need to make sure to at least have 5 hours of sleep every night for our eyes to replenish for a new day. Limiting the blue light around bedtime is important for anyone who has a hard time falling asleep in the smartphone era and avoiding screens an hour before bedtime could possibly help you fall asleep faster. Also making use of the blue light filters on our devices could significantly help as well. 

Don’t forget to dim the blue lights before bed & have a great weekend!

Prepare For Summertime!

Summer is right around the corner. That means vacation, beaches, pools and being out in the sun a lot more. 

Did you know that eyes can get sunburned? 

Yes, just like your skin can get sunburned you can also get sunburned eyes. Sun damage could come back to haunt you later in life so protect yourself.

Sunburned eyes can be caused by unprotected and prolonged exposure to the sun’s ultraviolet light. This is known as photokeratitis resulting in amongst other things like burning sensation and blurred vision. Damaging ultraviolet rays don’t only come from the sun, they can also bounce off reflective surfaces like water. Sunburned eye symptoms include eye pain, grittiness, burning sensations, red eyes, swollen eyes and/or lids, watery eyes, blurred vision, light sensitivity, headaches, glare and halos around lights. Protect your eyes from the sun and wear sunglasses, but make sure they offer a high level of protection against ultraviolet light. Wrap-around sunglasses offer the best level of protection because they block ultraviolet rays from coming from the sides and under the lenses. Wide-brimmed hats could also be considered to provide shade for your face. 

                                       

Athletes, Don’t Forget to Protect Your Eyes!

Prepare the Family for Sports Eye Safety Month
As the cold of winter starts to slip away, many welcome the warm sunshine of spring and summer with open arms and more time spent outside. As more individuals start to head outdoors, athletic events start to pop up in schools and leagues around the community. Sports are a great way to stay in shape and have some fun, but participation can also lead to injuries. The month of April has been designated as Sports Eye Safety Month by the American Academy of Ophthalmology, and you can ensure you are supporting eye safety with prescription sports glasses.
The Need for Eyewear for Everyone
There are tens of thousands of eye injuries that happen each year as a direct result of sports activities. For almost 90% of these injuries, prescription glasses designed for use during exercise, outdoor hobbies or other athletic activities can be a preventative.

Allergies Are Springing Up

Spring’s warm weather finally makes it the perfect time to have fun outside. However, common eye conditions that occur in the spring season may prevent you from enjoying the sun and the great outdoors.

If you suffer from allergies, the eye doctors at Clarity Eye Center Pllc are here to share nine tips to help protect your vision and eyes this season.
1. Manage Seasonal Allergies
2. Limit the Time You Spend Outside
3. Deep Clean Places You Spend the Most Time
4. Don’t Forget to Blink
5. Wear Your Sunglasses
6. Use Artificial Eye Drops
7. Clean Your Hands Regularly
8. Maintain a Healthy Diet
9. Ensure You’re Properly Hydrated

Watch Out!

Games that feature a ball of some kind are more likely to cause eye injuries.
Some of the most common eye injuries you can get while playing sport is a corneal abrasion from a foreign object entering the eye. Other potential injuries to the eye during sport include grass, dirt or sand getting into the eye, which can cause a scratched cornea. Other injuries you can sustain include:
*Orbital fracture (a break in one of the bones surrounding the eye)
*Subconjunctival hemorrhage (broken blood vessel in the eye)
*Eye swelling
*Cuts, scratches, or bruises on the eyelid
*Retinal detachment

IT’S SPORTS EYE SAFETY MONTH!

More than 25,000 people seek treatment for sports-related eye injuries each year. The good news is that almost all of these injuries can be prevented. Whatever your game, whatever your age, you need to protect your eyes!

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