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Snow Blindness: Skiers Beware!
The clear cornea not only helps focus a clear visual image on the retina, it is also a vital filter that protects the retina from dangerous ultraviolet light. Ultraviolet light is invisible and is highly toxic to the delicate retina. Fortunately, the transparent cornea absorbs UV and so does the crystalline lens. Too much UV, however, can injure the cornea.
The winter ski season is upon us. In addition to a sturdy helmet make sure you wear ski goggles with adequate UV protection. Did you know that at higher altitudes more UV rays penetrate the thinner atmosphere? The beautiful white snow reflects sunlight back towards the skier, effectively doubling the UV exposure. The surface of the exposed cornea becomes sunburned. This is snow blindness, the lay term for photokeratitis. The blurry vision and intense eye pain usually does not begin until hours later -- ruining your apres ski!
It usually takes 48 hours or more for the eyes to heal. Patching and eye lubricants offer temporary relief. Recurrent attacks can lead to permanent corneal scarring.
Don't waste those expensive lift tickets! Skiers and snowboarders need to make sure to wear goggles that offer 100% protection to both UVA and UVB.
MyOptics Introduces the O ROKR™
Enjoy stereo music, wireless connectivity and unbeatable clarity. O ROKR™ is the next generation of BLUETOOTH® eyewear from Oakley and Motorola. It combines HIGH DEFINITION OPTICS® with technologies that let you stay connected to calls and music while hiking, biking or doing virtually any activity where cords and wires would get in the way. O ROKR™ gives you absolute wireless freedom, digital stereo fidelity and patented optical clarity.
• Stream music wirelessly from your compatible mobile phone or portable music player
• Use O ROKR with your iPod® by adding the optional ICOMBI™ adapter
• Seamlessly switch between stereo music and mobile wireless communications
• Wirelessly control your music-streaming device with no cords to dangle and tangle
• Adjust the speaker booms for a perfect fit that balances audio with environment
• Answer a call instantly without having to dig out your mobile phone
• Hear calls better with a two-speaker design that offers a more natural sound
• Never again fumble with awkward, uncomfortable headsets or be forced to remove your glasses to make them fit
• Get up to 5 hours of listen/talk time and more than 100 hours of standby time
• Filter out 100% of all UVA, UVB, UVC and harmful blue light up to 400nm with optically pure PLUTONITE® lenses
• Experience the unbeatable clarity and unsurpassed protection of High Definition Optics
• Enjoy the all-day comfort of a durable, lightweight O MATTER® frame
For more information on the O ROKR™ click here
To purchase the O ROKR™ or other eyewear appropriate for the ski season, visit MyOptics located in Downtown Denver.
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