Posts Tagged ‘Eye Safety’
Posted on November 18th, 2011 by Tammi B.
You’re probably planning your holiday meal preparations, and there are many recipes out there for deep fried turkey. Several of my friends have tried this and recommend it highly. They tell me it results in a tender, flavor-infused bird when properly done, and my local stores are moving necessary deep frying poultry paraphernalia to prominent locations in their Thanksgiving aisle displays.
What I would love to see included in these displays is a simple pair of protective goggles. Think about it: a 14 pound turkey lowered into a vat of boiling oil could easily result in a serious back splash of hot grease, and that is a clear risk for the eyes of the cook or those nearby. The American Academy of Ophthalmology recommends that every household have at least one pair of protective eyewear to use during activities that may present a risk of eye injury. They have a guide on preventing eye injuries in the home you may find helpful.
So if you’re frying turkey and don’t have safety glasses, stop by your local hardware store and pick some up. One of my all time favorite songs is Peter Gabriel’s In Your Eyes. Here’s hoping the song’s meaning remains that of a romantic ballad only!
File under: Eye Safety | Tagged: american academy of ophthalmology, deep fried, eye injury, Eye Safety, fried turkey, goggles, grease, http://grillingguide.net/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/turkey-in-basket.jpg, safety glasses, Thanksgiving, turkey wearing glasses
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Posted on November 16th, 2011 by Gail V
Well, in our preferred future dream world they can. Today, you still have to be pretty careful with your contacts. There are a ton of pluses with contacts: they don’t slip down your nose, they don’t fog up, your entire field of vision is in focus—and they match everything you wear! But if you get sloppy with them, you can put your eyes at risk of infection.
In addition to the obvious ones spelled out by the manufacturer, keep these tips in mind when caring for your contacts.
- Spit won’t get it done: No matter how desperate you are, don’t put your contacts in your mouth to clean them. Wait until you can use the solution your doctor recommended.
- Lenses out before you jump in: Don’t wear your contacts swimming, whether that’s in a chlorinated pool, the ocean, a hot tub, whatever. Dangerous microorganisms can live in those environments, and if they latch on to your contact lenses or get trapped under your lenses, they can cause real trouble. If you forget and dive in with your lenses on, be careful to remove them as soon as possible.
- In with the new: Your eyes will thank you if you dump your storage case lens solution after each cleaning, and replace the case itself every three to six months.
For more handy advice on contacts, plus a terrific selection of lenses to choose from, check out eyeconic.com.
File under: Contact Lenses, Eyeconic | Tagged: contact lenses, contacts, discount, Eye Safety, free shipping, online, order, refill, safety tips, save, selection, variety, VSP benefit
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Posted on February 23rd, 2011 by Philip K
Philip K. is a member of VSP's Enterprise Information Services and avid video gamer
I’ve been playing a good amount of online multi-player video games over the past year – specifically Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 and Black Ops – two of the most popular games in the past couple years. If you’ve played the games, you know that it’s not uncommon to play for three to four hours without a break.
After an extended period of play, my eyes become dry and sore and I wind up with a headache. All the things that make the games great like the high level of detail, fast pace action, pinpoint accuracy, and stiff competition is what also makes it tough on the eyes. Your eyes need to constantly adjust and focus on the ever changing game environment details, finding targets that are small and large. It’s no wonder my eyes get so tired.
Whether you play yourself or you have kids that play, it’s important to understand the strain that your eyes go through and pay attention to what your eyes are telling you. Here’s an opportunity to use the 20-20-20 rule. Take a break every 20 minutes, look at something 20 feet away for 20 seconds. Give your eyes a rest and enjoy your gaming experience! Here are five more tips to help ease eye strain while on a digital device.
File under: CVS, eye health, Eye Safety | Tagged: black ops, call of duty, computer vision syndrome, eye headaches, Eye Safety, eye strain, eyes hurt, video game safety
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Posted on February 15th, 2011 by Liz B.
Did you know that everyday, more than 2,000 workers in the United States experience job-related eye injuries? And no I’m not talking about the rogue paper clip flying through the air from your prankster cubicle mate!
Depending on the type of work you do, safety glasses are a critical item in your safety equipment arsenal because 90 percent of job-related eye injuries are preventable with the proper eye protection. VSP offers ProTec Eyewear through the ProTec Safety plan which includes prescription lenses and eyewear that meets the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and OSHA safety guidelines.
Check out the video below for stylish, safety makeovers and then check with your employer about coverage. Who says you can’t look good in safety glasses?
File under: Eye Safety, Frames & Lenses | Tagged: eye injuries at work, eye injury, eye protection, Eye Safety, eye safety at work, prescription safety glasses, ProTech Safety, safety, safety equipment, safety gear, safety glasses, safety industrial, safetyglasses
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Posted on February 11th, 2011 by Rudy R
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Rudy R. is an account manager with VSP
I had a friend visit from England a few weeks ago. She arrived the same day we got hit with a huge snowstorm. The next day as we were leaving to walk around Central Park to take pictures she was surprised to see that I reached for my sunglasses. She asked why I wear sunglasses in the winter. I said it may be winter and you may not see the sun but its still there and those ultraviolet rays are harmful. Snow is reflective and up to 85% of the sun UV rays are reflected upwards. The sun sits lower in the sky during winter which gives you more exposure. Research shows that the sun UV rays can contribute to varioues eye diseases related to aging like cataracts and macular degeneration. Its very important to protect your eyes so make sure you reach for your sunglasses even in the winter months.
File under: eye health, Eye Safety | Tagged: cataracts, eye protection, Eye Safety, macular degeneration, sunglasses in the winter, UV Rays, VSP Vision Care
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Posted on January 13th, 2011 by Lisa P.
Vanderbilt University recently came out with a new study that shows the long term vision effects caused by improper use of fireworks. Four years and 10 patients later, researchers found that the majority of patients treated for eye injuries caused by bottle rockets end up with reduced vision or permanent vision loss. None of the patients were wearing protective eyewear. They hope this study will help stress the importance of taking precautions, like wearing eyewear, when handling fireworks for both children and adults.
More on this new study is available on Vanderbilt University’s website.
File under: eye health, Eye Safety, Frames & Lenses, Fun | Tagged: bottle rockets, eye protection, Eye Safety, fireworks, glasses, new research, new study, protecting your eyes, Vanderbilt university, vsp insurance, VSP Vision Care
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Posted on July 19th, 2010 by Tyreke Evans
File under: eye health, Eye Safety, Fun, sports, Tyreke Evans | Tagged: #RekeROY, 2010 Rookie of the year, athletes, eye health, Eye Safety, Reke, sacramento kings, Sports vision, Tyreke Evans, Tyrekes Court, VSP, VSP Vision Care
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Posted on March 4th, 2010 by Liz B.
VSP provider Dr. Jeffrey Anshel wrote an article for education.com regarding keeping our kids eyes safe while using digital devices and avoiding Computer Vision Syndrome and tired eyes. Good advice for adults too. Read article.
So how much time do you estimate you or your kids spend per day looking at digital devices (smart phones, video games, tv, computers, etc.)? Leave us a comment.
Photo via education.com
File under: eye health, Eye Safety | Tagged: computer, computer vision, computer vision syndrome, digital devices, education.com, eye health, Eye Safety, iphone, Jeffrey Anshel, kids, smart phone, tired eyes, TV, video games
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Posted on February 3rd, 2010 by Liz B.
Learn more about the importance of wearing sunglasses – even on cloudy, overcast days – on VSP’s Eyecare Discovery Center and The Vision Council’s Under the Sun Guide.
File under: eye health, Eye Safety | Tagged: cataracts, Eye, Eye Safety, healthy eyes, public service message, skin cancer, sunglasses, ultraviolet sunlight, UV, UV protection, Vision Council
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As an athlete, I know how important vision is so I partnered with VSP to create a website about eye safety for all my fans and athletes out there. The new site is called ”Tyreke’s Court” and has information on eye safety and eye health, specifically for people who play sports. Visit 
