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OPTICAL FRAMES

Optical Frames are supporting structures that hold the lenses. Generally frames are referred to as eyeglasses. There are different kinds of frames. Based on the type of materials used, there are plastic frames, metal frames, silicon frames, et.c

Based on the eyewear design, you can have full rimmed frame, semi rimmed and rimless frames

FULL RIMMED
These types of frames have structures that protect the lenses all round.

SEMI RIMLESS
These are frames that only offer protection halfway.

RIMLESS
These are frames that offer no protection to the lens. The lenses are held in place by screws and bots

Shade Your Eyes: Why Sunglasses Are a Must for Eye protection

Squinting the eyes while under the Sun?
It’s very important to protect the eye from the sun exposure, this is because the UV ray can impair the vision by causing some harmful  damages to the tissues of the eyes

Sunlight can cause serious damages  to the lens , retina and the eyelid.

Some of the harmful effects of the UV rays on the eye are :

• corneal damage
* cataract
* ⁠macular degeneration

You can protect your eyes from sun exposure by :

* Getting sunglasses to shield your eyes while you are under the sun
* ⁠Taking break in shaded areas

Written by: Adesoji Margaret

THE HIDDEN DANGER: How dust can harm your eyes.

Dust is a pollutant that can have a significant impact on your eye health.


Prolonged exposure to dusty environments can threaten the health of your eyes, cause discomfort and irritation in the eyes.

Dust is a dry powder consisting of tiny particles of waste matter lying on the ground or carried in the air.

These tiny particles are easily airborne and can  get into the eyes, causing irritation in the eyes.

Dust can pose a significant threat to eye health, causing conditions such as

•dry eyes
•conjunctivitis
•blepharitis.

Prevention is key
You can prevent dust from entering your eyes by putting on a protective glasses when working or walking in a dusty environment

What to do when dust enters your eyes?

• Get a bow of clean water
• submerge your eyes inside it
• wash your face with clean water.

Written by: Adesoji Margaret