Parents of Girls Need to Be Serious About Sun Protection

May 3, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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If you have a daughter, it’s time to get serious about preaching the value of sun protection. The fashion of dark tanned skin doesn’t seem to be going out of style, and many teens are heading to the tanning booth to get a year-round tan. Young girls are particularly susceptible to the danger of sun…Read More

Tips for Selecting Sunglasses from the Skin Cancer Foundation

April 23, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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When it comes to selecting sunglasses for your children take time to do a little research before you purchase. It may be tempting to purchase glasses based on their looks, but protecting your children’s eyes is serious business. Here are some smart tips for selecting children and infant sunglasses from the Skin Cancer Foundation:  …Read More

Six Tips for Protecting Your Family from Sun Exposure

April 6, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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The Melanoma Awareness Foundation in Queensland, Australia is “dedicated to the increased education and preservation of you and your family’s skin.” Sun exposure is a serious problem in sunny Australia, and this group is working hard to raise awareness of the dangers of sun exposure with education. Here are six smart sun tips from the…Read More

How to Handle Children’s Eye Injuries and Emergencies

March 18, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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When it comes to dealing with eye injuries, you should always exercise caution. You can never be too careful when it comes to protecting your vision! Though we can provide you with some guidelines from a reputable source, please consider these guidelines and always turn to your medical doctor or hospital for advice concerning your…Read More

Help Real Kids Shades Support Prevent Blindness America

February 13, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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February is Low Vision Awareness Month, and Prevent Blindness America is encouraging eye health advocacy by encouraging people to join Eye Care Action Network. Eye CAN members use grassroots advocacy to help shape public policy and programs that support healthy vision for Americans.   Here are the first steps to joining Eye CAN from the…Read More

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