Why don’t we buy sunglasses for our children?
The most common reasons I have been told that parents/carers don’t buy sunglasses for children are: They don’t wear the sunglasses They break the sunglasses The sunglasses are too expensive They loose their sunglasses The parents don’t know of the need to have sunglasses for…
We still need to wear our sunglasses even in winter.
Winter is here, but that doesn’t mean we can put our sunglasses away. Damage from the sun to our eyes can happen thought out the year, regardless of the season. So even though you have dug out your winter woolies, you still need to wear…
Early Childhood Eye Problems
Early Childhood Eye Problems Strabismus Is commonly known as crossed or wall eyes. This is when, relative to each other, one eye is turned too far in or out. Sometimes, in the first few months of life, a babies eye may cross occasionally, but when…
Creating a healthy environment for your children’s vision
Healthy Eye Environment Creating an environment that promotes and supports good vision is important in ensuring good eye health. Here are some features of a good ‘eye health’ environment: lighting is at a good level and is even (that means no really dark areas ox…
I love Steve Biddulph’s new book – a must read for mum’s of boys.
I was reading Steve Biddulph’s book on raising boys in the 21st century on the plane today and testosterone has a lot to answer for. Don’t get me wrong, I know it has a fundamental role making boys male – but does it really have…
Eye protection while playing sport.
Did you know that there are options to protect your child’s vision while they are playing sport? The options don’t necessarily have to have prescription lenses (a correction) in them either. Protection while swimming can be a simple as a pair of swimming goggles. Wearing…
Happy Mothers Day
I was chatting with a friend this morning about something that she had just discovered. Mum’s are happy to spend any amount of money on their children but not themselves. I was asking myself why that is? As I certainly fit the category of a…
Eating for optimal eye health
I am sure most of us grew up being told that eating carrots could help us to see better. While true, there are other things we need to include in our diet for optimal eye health. The Rod photoreceptors in the retina require vitamin…
Do your kids play sport? If so have you protected their vision?
Sport – It is an absolute must for kids to participate in team sport. It is brilliant for both learning to work as part of a team and also health and well being. But there is something that you need to consider when playing a…
How to create a Healthy eye environment.
Creating a health eye environment, is not something we think about on a regular basis. But by actually thinking about positive changes you can make, you will have happier and healthier eyes. Here are some of the areas that you need to consider to create…
Sun safety – don’t forget Seek and Slide.
Sun safety… we all know the Cancer Council’s Slip Slop Slap campaign. But how many of us know that as of 2010 it was changed to include Seek and Slide. The seek was in respect to seek shade and the slide in relation to putting…
Babiator Sunglasses Warranty
I am sure you already know that I love the flexibility and durability of the Babiator sunglasses. Well now that I know about their warranty I am even more impressed. All you need to do to get the 1 year loss or breakage warranty is…