Vision Health – The Eyes Have It

August is National Eye Exam Month – a great time to celebrate vision health, one of the most unique gifts of physical well-being.

If you are between the ages of 40-65, your eyes should be checked at least every two years; annually if you’re over 65. At any age, eye strain can make you feel more tired, give you a headache or make your vision less sharp. We have some recommendations for reducing the everyday eye fatigue caused by close work, glare, or poor lighting. 

Available only from Hammacher Schlemmer, these magnifying reading glasses are infused with melanin to prevent eyes from tiring as you read or view a computer monitor. By age 65, eyes lose about 50% of their reserves of melanin, the pigment that gives eyes their color, protects from UV damage, and reduces glare naturally. The synthesized melanin in the lenses compensates for aging eyes’ increased sensitivity to glare.

Operating under the same principle, these sunglasses help relieve eye fatigue by filtering out 100% of damaging UVA/UVB ultraviolet and 98% of high-energy visible light. Also a Hammacher Schlemmer exclusive and a convenient alternative to clip-ons, the sunglasses slip comfortably over most prescription eyewear frames and look like regular sunglasses. 

Unlike incandescent bulbs that produce glaring, yellow light, this desk lamp’s fluorescent bulb generates clear light that reduces eyestrain and enables clearer vision. Simulating the color fidelity of natural sunlight, the bulb illuminates books, crafts, or computer screens with a distortion-free glow.

The gift of sight is one of the best unique gifts you’ll ever enjoy, so make your appointment to see your optometrist or ophthalmologist now, during National Eye Exam Month.

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