3 Tips to Help You Protect Your Eyes This Summer

by Apr 4, 2016

Protecting Your EyesYou should try to protect your eyes no matter what time of year it is. The steps you take vary based on the season and what you’re going to be doing. Before you go outside this summer, do more than wear your eyeglasses in Plymouth Meeting, PA. Use these tips to help keep your eyes healthy.

  1. Goggles: Whether you are jumping in the pool, fixing the fence or playing basketball, make sure you are wearing the right goggles for the occasion. Pools, lakes and other bodies of water can have chlorine or chemicals in them, which can irritate your eyes. Bodies of water can also wreak havoc on contact lenses, so you need to wear swimming goggles. Home improvement projects can lead to debris flying into your eye or other mishaps, so you should wear safety goggles. Basketball, and any other sport with flying balls, elbows or rackets, can be dangerous for your eyes without the right sports goggles. Find the eyewear that fits your needs by talking with your Plymouth Meeting eye doctor.
  2. Sunglasses: Sunglasses are more than a summer accessory. These glasses can help protect your eyes from dangerous UV rays. Getting a pair of sunglasses with polarized lenses can decrease glare and make it easier to function during even the brightest part of the day. Encourage everyone in your family to wear their sunglasses even on cloudy days.
  3. Eye Exams: Scheduling regular comprehensive eye exams is always a good idea. Summer is a great time because the kids are out of school, so their schedule is theoretically easier to manage. These eye exams may help catch vision problems early on and increase the overall health of your vision.

Do you have other concerns related to your vision and eye health? No matter if it’s about contact lenses, a change in vision or your eyeglasses in Plymouth Meeting, PA, stop in and talk to your eye doctor today.

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Dr. Brett Neal

Dr. Brett Neal

Optometrist, Owner

Dr. Brett Neal is an optometrist specializing in cornea and external disease and specialty contact lenses. He earned his Doctor of Optometry from the Pennsylvania College of Optometry at Salus University and completed extensive clinical training at The Eye Institute, YKHC Hospital (Alaska), and multiple private practices, gaining experience in ocular disease, pediatrics, and low vision.

He completed a residency at The Eye Institute with clinical honors in cornea and specialty contact lenses, where he also provided pre- and post-operative care for cataract, corneal transplant, and refractive surgery patients. Dr. Neal has advanced expertise in fitting specialty lenses—including scleral, gas-permeable, toric, and multifocal lenses—and has taught advanced contact lens workshops.

He previously served as Chief of Contact Lens Services and Director of Glaucoma Services, managing complex cases such as keratoconus and post-surgical patients.

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