Another year is flying by, and is almost half done. This means that we are entering that time of year when we take our celebrations outside and into the night. Whether it’s a wedding, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran’s Day, or just warm outside and a nice long evening, we all celebrate in a number of different ways.

Eye injuries can happen at any time, which isn’t the most helpful when trying to help and teach your child to be safe while still letting them enjoy fun, independent play. We all know there are tremendous benefits of sports, including improving our fitness, building strength, boosting confidence, and working hard as an individual or team. 

Medical professionals, health officials — and even cosmetics companies — have done an excellent job raising awareness about the dangers of sun exposure. Stores’ seasonal displays are full of sunscreens, SPF moisturizers and makeups, lip balms, and more. We know that if we spend too much time in the sun, it damages our skin.

Life is full of choices, and one choice those with visual impairment can make is to wear prescription contact lenses instead of traditional glasses.