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In the Press: New Atlas takes note of EyKuver’s “tinted sunglass stickers”
As a start-up business with a new-to-market innovation, it’s always exciting to get noticed, let alone by a publication with a global reach. EyKuver and our non-adhesive, UV-blocking “sunglass stickers” were featured last month in New Atlas, an online magazine celebrating human endeavor across all fields of science, technology, and design with a worldwide audience of over five million readers per month.
With over a decade of covering innovation, New Atlas featured EyKuver, and our revolutionary tinted stickers that transform prescription eyeglasses into sunglasses, in their May 28, 2021 edition. While there are plenty of options on the market for adding sun glare and UV protection for prescription eyeglass wearers, New Atlas declares our product to be “lighter, simpler, quite affordable and rather intuitive.” Essentially, it’s a sunglass “sticker” that is non-adhesive and clings to your RX eyeglass lens, providing comprehensive sun protection without leaving behind a sticky residue.
New Atlas hits the nail on the proverbial head when they note that, “EyKuvers could serve as a useful accessory to keep outdoor lovers moving, even if they forget their primary prescription sunglasses.” That’s exactly why we designed our tinted films to be portable, affordable, and disposable -- to help keep you active and enjoying your favorite outdoor activity all year long!
We designed EyKuver to peel off as easily as they press on so you can quickly transform your RX glasses into sunglasses without missing a beat. Think of EyKuver as a non-adhesive window sticker that easily clings to your glasses, while reducing sun glare and blocking harmful UVA and UVB rays. With two colors to choose from and a price point under $10 for a 3-pack, grab your EyKuver today and see why this is the most practical “sticker” you’ve ever purchased!
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Protect Your Vision Summer Gear Giveaway
Summer fun in sun is the best but UV rays are harsh. This summer, we want to share a healthy reminder to Protect Your Vision and your longterm eye health.
The Get-Real Reasons Why You Need to Wear Sunglasses
Have you ever wondered why sunglasses are so important?
Far more than a fashion statement or trendy style accessory, sunglasses have a host of benefits from reducing glare and improving vision, to preventing both short and long term eye problems. However, if you are among the millions who wear prescription eyeglasses, protecting your eyes from the sun isn’t as simple as reaching for the nearest pair of everyday sunglasses.
By now, most of us know that too much sun can damage our eyes, just as it damages our skin.
If your unprotected eyes are exposed to excessive amounts of ultraviolet (UV) rays, you could experience sunburn of the eye, called photokeratitis. As with skin damage, it is the UV radiation from the sun which causes problems.
Obviously, looking directly at the sun should be avoided and the reflection from snow, water and sand increases the effects, but we should also wear sunglasses on cloudy days to reduce UV radiation reaching our eyes.
While photokeratitis can be painful, symptoms usually resolve in a few days, just as a sunburn of the skin would resolve itself with time.
Common symptoms of photokeratitis are:
- Gritty feeling in the eyes
- Excessive blinking and watering
- Difficulty looking at bright lights
- Swelling of the eyes
- Blurred vision
Take the long view.
It’s important to remember that damage to the eyes from UV radiation is cumulative, building over your lifetime, and can have a permanent effect on our eyes and eyesight.
For RX eyeglass wearers, protecting your eyes should be both convenient and affordable which is exactly why we developed EyKuver. It’s as simple as sticking the protective film to the outside of your prescription glasses to instantly protect your eyes from the sun’s harsh effects.
Long term exposure to the sun’s UV/A and UV/B rays make your eyes vulnerable to chronic conditions like premature cataracts. UV rays are one of the known causes of cataracts, a gradual clouding of the lens of the eye that can destroy vision. Cataracts develop slowly, but eventually will result in symptoms like blurriness, halos around lights and blurred vision. Experts say that sunglasses help prevent cataracts and recommend wearing them whenever the light is bright enough to make you squint, even on cloudy days, and especially at higher elevations.
Consistent eye protection helps keep serious eye problems from developing such as cancers of the eye and surrounding eye area, and early macular degeneration which leads to a progressive loss of central vision. EyKuver’s patent-pending technology effectively blocks glare and filters out 96% of the sun’s UVA/B rays ensuring your eyes are fully protected.
Bottom line: Get real and don’t take chances with your eye health especially when EyKuver makes it easier than ever to protect your eyes from sun glare and harmful UV rays.
Reading the Fine Print
If you’re over 40, it’s possible that you already own a pair of reading glasses, or know someone who does.