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Left: OneSun 90
and OneSun 81 from
Alternative Eyewear
A
fter a long hard winter
people are ready to get
out and enjoy the sun.
Eyecare providers (ECPs) know
that it’s important to make sure
their clients are protected from the
damaging rays from the sun.
Health Canada notes there are
several ways in which UVA/UVB
light is absorbed into the eye:
• The surface layers of the outer
part of the eyeball (the cornea
and the conjunctiva) absorb rays.
• The lens absorbs mainly rays.
• The retina (the light-sensitive
lining at the back of the inner
eyeball) absorbs visible light.
Leaving the eyes unprotected can
result in significant damage.
Eyewear companies are leading
the way in minimizing the risk from
this exposure through several unique
designs and improved technology.
Alternative
Eyewear
has
addressed both the fashion and
economic side to giving clients eye
protection with ONESUN.
“ONESUN’s are the best option
for consumers in terms of price to
quality ratio. They are leading the
industry in this regard,” said Alternative
Eyewear President Paul Storace.
He noted the glasses have a
variety of features including being
RX adaptable, 100 per cent polarized
(protect against glare & UV rays)
and they now feature a backside AR
coated lens, which helps reduce eye
fatigue and improve clarity.
Design has also been a key
element of creating a piece that is
both functional and fun to wear.
OPTICAL PRISM | APRIL 2014
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