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Myopia
The myopic eye
Myopia is a visual abnormality identified since antiquity by Aristotle. This is refractive disorder more common in the world . Some ophthalmologists even speak of a global epidemic: according to a study conducted by the University of Canberra (Australia) 90% of young students in developed countries in Asia are myopic against 30% in the 70s. This phenomenon is found all over the world, in the USA the population of myopes has increased from 25 to 45%.
The heatwave explained by Varionet
What is the heatwave?
A heat wave is defined as a level of very high heat during the day and night for at least three consecutive days . The definition of a heat wave is therefore based on two parameters: heat and duration.
What are the risks associated with the heat wave?
If you are exposed to high heat for too long you risk severe fatigue , dehydration or heat stroke , see hyperthermia .
The most fragile people and those most exposed to heat are particularly at risk .
Tips for choosing glasses
Learn how to choose the ideal glasses
Computer glasses or reading glasses give you allure and style when they are adapted to your morphology. Indeed, not all types of glasses are suitable for everyone. That's why we give you some tips on the color and shape of the computer glasses to choose according to your physical characteristics:
Your glasses according to the color of your
Buy prescription safety glasses
Why eye protection glasses?
For many activities, it is advisable to wear protective glasses: pruning, sanding, painting, welding... people without visual problems put on eye protectors without corrections easily. On the other hand, the others, generally, keep their glasses and damage them! Hence the interest of premounted safety glasses for presbyopia in near vision where the prescription safety glasses Varionet.
Everything you need to know about prescription eye protection glasses
Why wear protective glasses?
To protect your vision and your eyes effectively, the best thing is to wear protective glasses in view or without correction . Whether it's working, tinkering, gardening, painting... each year a large number of people suffer from eye injuries and fill the emergency services. These injuries are more or less serious, they can range from simple conjunctivitis to eye trauma leading to loss of visual acuity or even blindness.
Proximity glasses explained
Proximity glasses come from a new lens technology that allows you to regain clear vision over several distances:
- Up close, ideal for reading.
- Semi-intermediate, to work in front of the computer (perfect view of the screen and the keyboard)
- Intermediate, you can keep the pair of glasses on your nose to talk to your interlocutor (up to 3m).
A revolution that allows progressive wearers to equip themselves with brand new “auxiliary” equipment for working in front of screens.
In fact, progressive glasses are not the preferred equipment for working in front of a computer. Opting for a pair of proximity glasses means opting for additional comfort.
Progressive glasses or mid-distance glasses: which to choose?
An answer to these questions: mid distance glasses !
Varionet opticians have developed mid-distance glasses equipped with new technology lenses , lenses that help you find not only a clear and sharp near vision BUT also a perfect proximity vision !
Long live your glasses!
Myopic and presbyopic, possible?
Visual fatigue affects the work of employees
Visual disturbances at work
8 out of 10 employees say they feel visual discomfort and eye disorders at work . Headaches, dry eyes, neck stiffness, glare and visual fatigue are the various symptoms. Many of them take up to 5 breaks per day to rest the vision. Of the more than alarming figures which endanger the eyesight of employees as well as the economy of companies.