There’s no doubt artificial tanning through the use of “tanning beds” is a big business in the United States–especially in states like Virginia where the colder months prevent sunbathers from venturing outside to catch their rays. We know that tanning beds provide significantly more UV (ultra-violet) light than the sun. […]
Have you ever watched a sporting event on television and been amused by how abstract and random some statistics seem? Well, one stat may actually have some significance. A recent NY Times article found that major league baseball players with blue eyes have a lower batting average during the day […]
Summer is definitely here. The ocean front is packed. High temperatures are routinely in the 90’s. Vacations are being planned. But this is also an important time to talk about the risks of ultraviolet (UV) light. Certainly, we are all aware of the importance of putting on sunblock to reduce […]
An interesting fact is that iris color is actually the result of the amount or density of pigment cells in the iris. Pigment cells, called melanocytes, produce the pigment known as melanin. The amount and density of the melanin determines what colors of light are absorbed and what is reflected. […]
Optician’s Corner: The arrival of Wiley X at Clearview Eye Care In the first segment of Optician’s Corner, I wanted to talk about the newest edition to Clearview Eye Care’s already awesome selection of eyewear: Wiley X Wiley X is the leading provider of shatterproof, protective eyewear to the U.S. […]
This is a great question emailed to us yesterday by one of our facebook fans. Polarized lenses present a great benefit to almost any person who finds themselves outside driving, playing sports, or just relaxing in the sun. The technology behind how polarized lenses work is really interesting. Sunlight […]