From the monthly archives:
Alex Flynn
Alex Flynn was only 36 when he was diagnosed with Parkinson’s. Polaroid Sunglasses is proud to support him as he travels the world participating in extreme sports events and raising money for Parkinson’s Research.
Now, his story is in the Daily Mail.
Have a look and find out more about him.
You can also keep up with him on his blog 10 million metres.
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At Polaroid Sunglasses, we’re interested in how the eye works and what sunglasses can do to promote eye health. According to the NHS, Cataracts affect around one in three people over the age of 65. There are many factors that can influence their development including heredity and age. Here, we look at what you can do about to help prevent them.
Understanding the basics
The eye’s lens sits between the iris and the pupil. It works by focusing light onto the retina – which sits at the back of the eye. The lens is made of protein and water and has the power to adjust the eye’s focus so we can see things like print close up and the horizon in the distance. The protein in the lens may begin to stick together and form a cloud known as a cataract. Cataracts can grow and over time and cloud more of the lens making it increasingly difficult to see clearly.
What you can do about it
According to the Eyecare Trust , diet and medication can play a role in the development of cataracts. Other sources,
UV light spectrum
also mention the impact smoking and drinking can have.
But there’s another factor that can also make a difference: UV light. According to the Eyecare Trust, repeated exposure to damaging UV rays can encourage the formation of cataracts.
And that’s where we come in. Polaroid Sunglasses meet EU 1836 standards for UV protection. Our Ultrasight™ lenses were developed exclusively for Polaroid Sunglasses and are made of nine functional elements. At the core of the lens, is the polarizing light filter. UV light absorbers are bonded to both sides of the filter. These block all harmful UVA, UVB and UVC light rays. Shock absorbing layers are then fused to both sides of the UV absorbers, making the lens light, flexible and impact resistant. A scratch resistant layer on both the outer surfaces completes the lens structure.
We’ve put a lot of research into the development of our polarized lenses. We want people to enjoy the benefits.
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The Polaroid sunglasses brand has stood the test of time since 1937. It’s great to see the quality that Polaroid Eyewear stands for bought forward to the current day. Not all brands stay around for as long as Polaroid has.
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David from Fattire Bike is happy to help
There’s a nip in the air, but the sun is still shinning. Sometimes, anyway.
It’s the perfect time for a bit of cycling. And, without the summer crowds, there’s a chance you’ll see more of what’s going on around you. Or, if your prefer to wait for better weather, you might just start to think about you’d like to do when the summer comes around again. But whatever you plan, for safety’s sake don’t forget your helmet and, of course, a pair of our cycling sunglasses. You’ll be that much better off if you can see both the road and the cars around you.
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Polaroid Sunglasses on sale now
Most of us don’t think of September as a month for sales. In fact, it’s often just the opposite. But with a little bit of time and effort, we’ve discovered that there’s plenty of bargains to be had. Of course, you might want to start with a pair of Polaroid Sunglasses. Right now we’ve got 20% off selected styles. But, if you’re looking for a few more things why not…
Try Asos. Their mid-season sale started today and there’s some serious discounts on knitsfor the girls and tees and shoes for all you fellows out there. Asos even offers a new student discount – which can add up in a hurry. The famous on-line retailer always has a great selection of clothes and even their sale merchandise covers a lot of ground.
Visit Debenhams. Here, you’ll find an on-line shoppers dream of discounts that are routinely up-dated with new stock. Lots of basics and even some great parkas were at significant reductions today. There’s plenty here that will keep the coming winter’s chill at bay.
Check out Boden. You’ll find some good bargains on clothing styles that will take you into the Autumn in style. And with Boden, you know you’re getting clothes that really do last.
Where will you do your shopping?
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