Use Your FSA Health Benefits Dollars Before December 31

If you participate in a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) through your employer’s “Cafeteria Plan” benefits program, time may be running out. Some plans require the money you contributed to be spent by December 31, or you risk losing it.

Here is a list of vision-related services and expenses that may qualify for reimbursement:

• Eye Health Examination
• Contact Lenses
•  Eyeglasses
• Computer Eyeglasses
• Prescription Sunglasses
• Laser Vision Correction

Note: Check with your plan administrator to determine the specific requirements of your plan. Please let our office know about your major medical or vision plan coverage when you call for an appointment. We’ll help you get all the benefits you have coming to you.

Beat the year-end rush. Schedule your appointment today.

This October Treat Yourself to Amazing Eyecare!

At Sight & Sun Eyeworks you can get a great pair of glasses or sunglasses and have a chance to win an iPod Shuffle! Come see our fantastic optical staff and top-notch eye doctors and take a look at our large selection of designer glasses and sunglasses. Pick out a pair or two, and for every pair of glasses or sunglasses you purchase, we will put your name in the pumpkin to win an Apple iPod Shuffle.  You won’t just have a great eye care experience and get some smart, stylish frames for the fall; you’ll have a chance to win!

Teachers Get 30% Off!

We’re not only excited about getting the kids back to school; we want teachers to be able to show up in style with a new pair of glasses or sunglasses! We’re offering 30% off for teachers and school board members!

Come see our outstanding selection of glasses and sunglasses, or schedule an appointment today with one of the area’s best eye doctors.

Vision plans are welcome but excluded from the sale discount. We will be happy to extend the offer for your second pair of prescription or non-prescription glasses or sunglasses.

Back to school, teachers get 30% off at Sight & Sun Eyeworks

UV ALERT!

How Protecting Your Eyes Pays Double For Fishermen

Spring is here! It’s the time of the year to get outside and enjoy all the beautiful things the Pensacola area has to offer. For some of us that means one thing, it’s time to go FISHING. We have to remember that Florida is called the “Sunshine State” for a reason, and it’s imperative that you protect your eyes from the sun.

Why?

Those of us who enjoy fishing need to take extra precaution. Just a short time on the water can be very dangerous to our eyes. Not only do we have to worry about UV rays from the sun, but when you add the reflection of the sun off of the water, fishermen are at even more risk.

Polarized lenses payoff in more ways than one.

Wearing sunglasses can help, but wearing sunglasses with polarized lenses really helps. Polarized lenses don’t only protect your eyes; they give you a far greater ability to see into the water. For fishermen, this can be crucial. There are many kinds of polarized lenses out there, but if you want the best, look at the Costa Del Mar 580 lenses. According to Costa Del Mar, the 580 lens removes yellow light, which is the cause of poor on water vision. It raises the red, blues and greens giving you sharper contrast, purer vision, and in the end, more fish. Not to mention, the sunglasses look good.

Sight & Sun Eyeworks carries an entire line of Costa Del Mar frames for you to choose from. We can even order polarized lenses with your prescription to make your sunglasses customized to your eyes! Come in and see us at any of our four locations: Pensacola, Perdido, Gulf Breeze and Navarre!

Be safe, enjoy the water, and get out there and catch some fish!

Eight Ways to Protect Your Eyesight

Protecting your eyesight is one of the most important things you can do to maintain your quality of life. These eight tips will help you safeguard your precious gift of sight:

1. Know your risk for eye problems. Do you or any of your family suffer from diabetes or have a history of high blood pressure? Are you obese or a smoker? These traits increase your risk for sight-threatening eye diseases.

2. Monitor your vision. Trouble signs to look for include hazy vision, reduced color vision, and glare or difficulty seeing clearly when driving at night. These symptoms could indicate the beginning of cataracts.

3. Exercise frequently. Studies suggest that regular exercise such as walking can reduce the risk of macular degeneration by up to 70 percent.

4. Protect your eyes from UV. Wear sunglasses outdoors to shield your eyes from the sun’s harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays. This may help reduce your risk of cataracts and other eye damage.

5. Eat a healthy and balanced diet. A diet rich in colorful fruits and vegetables can lower your risk of age-related eye diseases like macular degeneration. Also, consider supplementing your diet with eye vitamins to make sure you are getting all the nutrients you need to keep your eyes healthy.

6. Don’t smoke. Smokers are at greater risk of developing age-related macular degeneration and cataracts.

7. Wear safety eyewear. A must when playing sports or working with tools around the house!! Most sight-threatening eye injuries can be prevented with the proper eyewear.

8. Have routine eye exams. Along with a healthy lifestyle, having a comprehensive eye exam annually is the best way to keep your eyes healthy for a lifetime of good vision.

To schedule your annual eye exam, click the button below or call (850) 479.7379.

Sunglasses for Kids

Most kids spend significantly more time outdoors than adults do. In fact, some experts say we get most of our lifetime exposure to the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) rays by age 18.

Most people know that too much UV exposure can cause sunburn and even skin cancer, but many are unaware that the sun’s UV rays also are associated with eye problems such as cataracts later in life. Children’s eyes are more susceptible to being penetrated by UV rays than adult eyes.

For these reasons, all children, even infants, should wear UV-protective sunglasses when outdoors.First and foremost, the lenses of sunglasses for kids should be made of lightweight, impact-resistant polycarbonate or Trivex lenses that block 100 percent of the sun’s UV rays.

Be aware that the darkness of a sunglass lens does not determine how much UV it blocks. As long as the lenses block 100 percent UV, the color and darkness of the lenses is a matter of personal preference.

Choose sunglasses with lenses large enough to shield your child’s eyes from most angles, but make sure the frame fits properly so the glasses fit comfortably and don’t slide down your child’s nose.

Also, consider purchasing a soft elastic band or cord that can be attached to the ends of the frame temples, so you child can keep their sunglasses handy when they want to remove them.

If your child wears prescription eyeglasses, schedule an appointment to discuss modern frames that have integrated magnetic clip-on sunglasses. This can be a more affordable option than a separate pair of prescription sunglasses. Another option is 100 percent UV-protective photochromic lenses that darken automatically outdoors.

To discuss your child’s options, schedule an appointment today by clicking the button below or calling 850.479.7379.