Everyone needs a good pair of sunglasses. Sunglasses are not only a fashion statement or something worn to deflect the suns brightness but they actually protect our eyes from the suns damaging UV rays.
Sunlight is the primary source of UV radiation that can damage tissues of the eye. Results from dozens of studies suggest that spending long hours in the sun without eye protection increases the chances of developing eye diseases, including cataracts. The 1998 Journal of the American Medical Association reported that even low amounts of sunlight can increase the risk of developing eye disorders.
The American Academy of Ophthalmology has cautioned that excess exposure to UV radiation may increase the incidence of cataracts. Cataracts are a form of eye damage that causes the loss of transparency in the lens, clouding vision. Everyone is at risk for developing cataracts. Another potential effect of UV radiation is a "burning" of the eye surface, called "snow blindness" or photokeratitis from sunlight. The effects usually disappear within a couple of days, but may lead to further complications later in life. UVB damage to the eyes is also cumulative, so it is never too late for people to start protecting their eyes.
I received a pair of children's sunglasses from Eyescream shades for review. not only are these dark tinted glasses a total fashion statement and great protection from the bright sun but they also offer total eye protection for kids.All of eyescream shades have polycarbonate lenses that block virtually 100% UVA,UVB, and UVC rays! Giving your little ones eyes total protection from the harmful sun. We received the strawberry ice and Sophie LOVES them. She totally rocks those shades!
See the attitude behind this picture? Yes, my child is paparazzi unfriendly lately LOL!
I have two pairs of these awesome shades to giveaway! On pair in Choco-raspberry and one in Strawberry Ice
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128 comments:
I would choose the Strawberry ice.
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Reduce time in the sun.
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Wear Clothes to protect your body.
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broad spectrum means sunscreen that protects against UVA and UVB rays.
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Apply sunscreen to children older than 6 months every time they
go outside.
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Check your skin regularly for signs of skin cancer.
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If you dont have much hair, put suncreen or a hat on your head.
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either one is sweet strawberry is my fav though mrs.mommyyatgmail.com
sunscreen year round- don't forget sunscreen year round mrs.mommyyatgmail.com
clothes cover but don't always protect so wear sunscreen all over mrs.mommyyatgmail.com
don't forget to reapply if you are swimming sweating, etc
wear hats to protect your top and cool down your head mrs.mommyyatgmail.com
remind those you love to wear sunscreen- granma and grandpa don't always remember to buy them some lotion that has sunscreen so they apply it daily
you can get sunburn in the car- so wear it even in the car- and remember the arms at the windows- protect the skin
Strawberry ice sounds great :)
ktgonyea at gmail.com
I love the Strawberry Ice sunglasses.
stacie_vaughan@hotmail.com
Do not use Tanning beds as they are not safe!
stacie_vaughan@hotmail.com
I would be happy with either, but Strawberry Ice would be my first pick.
laikilu@yahoo.com
I would love either one but the strawberry ice is my favorite
yellyjohnsen@yahoo.com
I would choose the Choco-raspberry! They're both very cute!
thewondermomma(at)gmail(dot)com
I like Strawberry Ice.
i would get the licorice ice. thanks for the chance and happy holidays. miketra@sbcglobal.net
you can get cataracts from over exposure to uv rays. thanks again and happy hoildays. miketra@sbcglobal.net
sunglasses will protect you from getting skin cancer around your eyelids. thanks again. miketra@sbcglobal.net
80% of childerns lifetime sun exposure occurs before the age of 18. thanks. miketra@sbcglobal.net
your sunglasses need to have 100% uva and uvb protection. thanks again. miketra@sbcglobal.net
reduce your time in the sun. try to go out early morning and late evening. thanks. miketra@sbcglobal.net
put on sunscreen every time you go out. on childern 6 months and older. thanks miketra@sbcglobal.net
strawberry ice stay out of direct sun
I like the strawberry ice. I cannot live without my sunglasses! And I'm a big sunscreen person, with a spf 15 at least in my moisturizer all the time.
i like the strawberry ice
jayme[dot]bouwens@yahoo[dot]com
wear sunscreen
jayme[dot]bouwens@yahoo[dot]com
don't look directly into the sun without protection on your eyes
jayme[dot]bouwens@yahoo[dot]com
wear clothes to reduce sun exposure
jayme[dot]bouwens@yahoo[dot]com
My favorite is the Licorice.
My favorite tip is to wear sunscreen and stay out of the sun much as you can.
lilacbutterfly [at] earthlink.net
I'd choose the strawberry ice.
I like both, but strawberry ice is my favorite!
i like the choco-raspberry! thanks!
tip 1) put a lotion with a sunscreen on right when youre out of the shower
tip 2) wear a hat to protect face and eyes
tip 3) DO NOT GO TANNING
tip 4) wear thick clothing to protect your body
tip 5) wear uv protection sunglasses
tip 6) reapply sunscreen often
tip 7) use fake lotion tanner and makeup if you want to be "tan"
tip 8) if swimming, apply 30 minutes prior to going into the water and reapply often!
even though its cloudy out, the sun still projects harmful rays that do damage to the skin. if there is a shadow, then you are in danger
do not use expired sunscreen... it oftentimes is reduced in protection or even not protecting at all.
wear a higher number of sunscreen on the face to protect against getting wrinkles and premature aging.
we would choose strawberry ice. thanks!
christinbanda@yahoo.com
I would love the choco-raspberry pair and my sun safety tip is to not forget the hat. Get one that has a strap to keep it on if your child likes to take it off the minute you put it on. All my babies have been baldies and it is SO important to protect that delicate skin. And don't forget to use the sunscreen on yourself when you put it on the kids.
I'd choose the Strawberry Ice.
I would choose the Chocolate raspberry ones.
caleenna at gmail dot com
When we moved from the north to the south, we had our windows tinted, including the back one, so the sun wouldn't bake our sweet little girl who, by the way, would adore the strawberry ice sun glasses!
mom2leah[at]gmail[dot]com
It is important to protect children from the sun.
Love the strawberry ice
Estimated new cases and deaths from skin (nonmelanoma) cancer in the United States in 2008:
New cases: more than 1,000,000
Deaths: less than 1,000
Australia, the country with the highest rates of skin cancer in the world
The main risk factors for skin cancer are ultraviolet (UV) radiation exposure and skin type, people who burn or freckle rather than tanning and have blond or red hair have higher risk
From Australia: Slip on a shirt, slop on sunscreen and slap on a hat...
Light colored clothes - long sleeve, long pants - to reduce your sun exposure.
ktgonyea at gmail.com
Sunscreen :)
ktgonyea at gmail.com
I really like the Choco-raspberry. They are all cute and I love the pic!
Thanks so much.
I love the licorice. The yellow pair the little boy in the pic on their infant page is wearing is my fave but it's not listed.
shannipooh@gmail.com
I make sure we wear hats and stay in the shade during the hot summers.
I always use sunscreen at the pool.
I love the strawberry ice.
And we always, always wear sunscreen.
Im also a subscriber!
Spend less time in the sun.
ktgonyea at gmail.com
The cotton candy ones are definitely my pick!
ajcmeyer At go DOT com
I would pick the Choco-raspberry
brn2lisn(at)gmail(dot)com
I like the Chocolate for the 8-12 year olds but the choco-raspberry if I won
rosans4@comcast.net
I reduce time in the sun.
ktgonyea at gmail.com
I like the choco rasberry ones. Sun tip. Even on cloudy days put sunscreen on
candieluster(at)gmail(dot)com
Avoid being out in the sun during the hours of 10AM - 4PM to avoid the harshest rays of the day.
I like the Choco-raspberry ;-)
Sunscreen should be applied 30 minutes prior to going out in the sun.
Choco-raspberry
Tanned skin is a sign that the skin has already been damaged.
Choco-raspberry
Certain medications can cause you to burn more easily... so check your bottle.
Choco-raspberry
If your child has a sunburn, any sun exposure will make the burn worse and increase the pain.
Choco-raspberry
Motrin or similar will help alleviate some of the pain if your child gets burned.
Choco-raspberry
Apply sunscreen liberally, don't try to stretch out the bottle.
Choco-raspberry
Applying pure aloe vera gel (we get ours at the drugstore) to a sunburn and it will help alleviate pain and help the skin heal quicker.
Choco-raspberry
For severely burned areas, our doctor told us to put on hydrocortizone cream to help remoisturize the area.
Choco-raspberry
If you get blisters of any kind you should see your doctor. DO NOT not attempt to scratch at them or pop them. This WILL leave some yucky scarring. (Yes, from experience.)
Choco-raspberry
BIG hats help protect your scalp, as well as your neck. If your child is wearing a baseball hat and his/her neck starts getting red, you can turn it around so that the bill helps cover up the neck.
Choco-raspberry
Be a good role model for your kids. You need to put on the shades and sunblock too.
Choco-raspberry
Just because sunglasses have a dark tint to them, does not mean that they block the sun's harmful rays. Choose a pair that states that it provides 100% UV protection.
Choco-raspberry
If you've had melanoma, then your kids risk of it greatly increases.
Choco-raspberry
Did you know that bad rays from the sun can cause cataracts and immune system damage?
Choco-raspberry
Be extra vigilant near reflective surfaces which can increase your chances of a sunburn: such as water, sand, AND SNOW.
Choco-raspberry
Melanoma is harder to detect on people with skin of color. It sometimes is "hidden" and isn't really noticable until it has spread and makes treatment less effective.
Choco-raspberry
One in 5 Americans will have skin cancer in their lifetime.
Choco-raspberry
One person dies from melanoma every 62 minutes.
Choco-raspberry
Stay away from the tanning beds. The amount of radiation from a tanning bed can actually be stronger than the harmful rays of the sun.
Choco-raspberry
You should re-apply sunscreen every 2-3 hours, especially if your child has been sweating or swimming.
Strawberry Ice
Did you know that most kids rack up 50 - 80% of their lifetime sun exposure before the age of 18! That's why it is sooo important to teach them sun safety young!
Choco-raspberry
Use car window shades to add more sun proctection for your little one in the car.
Choco-raspberry
Did you know that a burn can still occur on parts of the body that is submerged in water?
Choco-raspberry
If your child does get sunburned, it is important to give them extra fluids for the next 2-3 days. That will allow the skin to try and remoisten itself from the inside.
Choco-raspberry
You can get burnt any time, even if you are only outside for a few minutes
candieluster(at)gmail(dot)com
Apply sunscreen to children older than 6 months every time they
go outside :)
I would get strawberry ice.
chrissoolee@yahoo.com
Wear a hat.
chrissoolee@yahoo.com
I like Choco-Raspberry style the best.
Always use sunscreen. Thanks for the chance to win.
erma.hurtt@sbcglobal.net
I like Strawberry Ice, but I really like all of them.
Research your UV protection wisely. They did a study that showed that the number on the sunscreen doesn't necessarily corrolate with effective protection.
Wear a wide rimmed hat when out in the sun.
Don't forget how strong the sun can be in winter months. Especially on the eyes when the sun reflects off the snow!
Stay inside during peak sun hours 10am-3pm.
Check the medication you take (or your kids) for sun sensitivity. Zyrtek, for example, can make your skin more sensitive.
Put your sunscreen on at least 15 minutes before going out in the sun.
Remember to reapply sunscreen, especially when swimming.
I never knew you could burn if you were under water.
ktgonyea at gmail.com
I would choose the Strawberry Ice. garrettsambo@aol.com
Apply sunscreen to children over 6 months to protect them from the sun's ultraviolet rays. garrettsambo@aol.com
My daughters voted unanimously for the strawberry ice, and we all wear sunscreen daily.
I stawberry ice, but both are nice.
donna444444@yahoo.com
I put your button on my blog.
donna444444@yahoo.com
There are clothes with spf protection available now.
donna444444@yahoo.com
Most skin cancer is tied to UV exposure.
donna444444@yahoo.com
WEAR SHADES DUDES
Licorice
matter black rubber frame
for my Grandsons (3-5 yrs)
Apply sunscreen frequently.
donna444444@yahoo.com
Wear minimum SPF 15 sunscreen, but higher is better.
donna444444@yahoo.com
If I should win I would like the Mint Ice shades.
Practically every parent knows how important it is to apply sunscreen to their child’s skin whenever they go outside, but fewer may know that the eyes need it too. Similar to skin, overexposure to the sun can have cumulative deleterious effects on eye health, most of which will not be evident in a person until much later in life. Just think for a moment how dependent we are on our eyes and I doubt you’ll forget again how important it is to protect them, especially from a young age!
I’m a mom as well as an eye doctor, and Eyes Cream Shades hits all of my “sweet” spots – quality, value and style, but best of all REAL protection for my daughter’s eye health because all of their sunglasses are made with Polycarbonate Lenses which are the safest lens material in every sense of the word. Kudos to Eyes Cream Shades for making a great product line that are a much-needed alternative to cheapy five dollar sunglasses at the kids clothing store =)
~Sherry Tsai, O.D.
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