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Polarized Lenses Cancel Glare Like an Eagle’s Eyes

Polarized Lenses Cancel Glare Like an Eagle’s Eyes

The visual acuity of an eagle’s eyes is often used as a standard for comparison when referring to great vision. In fact, this bird is so well-known for being able to perceive tiny things at great distances that it has been studied by NASA. The space agency used the...
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How to Preserve Your Vision as You Age

How to Preserve Your Vision as You Age

Your eyesight is one of the most important things you need to protect and maintain in order to sustain your quality of life. It is common that as you age, eye problems and vision loss become apparent because of one reason or another. In most cases, some...
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How Eye Glasses Have Changed Over Time

How Eye Glasses Have Changed Over Time

The Museum of Vision houses a number of exhibits that demonstrate the many changes in eyeglasses since the first pair were documented in Italy sometime between 1268 and 1289.  Used mostly by scholars and monks, the earliest glasses weren’t worn, but either held or...
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Picking the Right Sunglasses

Picking the Right Sunglasses

Although a majority of people wear sunglasses as a fashion statement, the right ones are a sure defense against UV (Ultraviolet) rays, which has been linked to eye damage that causes temporary vision loss. However, before choosing your desired glasses, it’s...
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Why Rubbing Your Eyes Can Harm Your Vision

Unfortunately, something as simple as rubbing your eyes can be harmful. Just about all of us rub our eyes when we wake up in the morning; we might also rub them after we’ve been reading a book or newspaper, or following an extended period of time at the computer....
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