Tuesday, June 9, 2015

Take Care of Those Eyes! #NationalSunglassesDay

The Vision Council wants you to know that it is important for you to protect your eyes. Did you know that 1 in 4 Americans rarely or never wear sunglasses, leaving their eyes at risk. 2 in 3 Americans leave eyes unguarded on cloudy or rainy days. 3 in 10 don't protect their eyes in the winter, even though UV Rays are still present. Are you guilty of any of those? I know I am.



I recently attended a seminar where these and other eye protection/safety tips were discussed, along with the reasons why. Some surprising facts, in addition to the ones above, are below.

  • Activity determines use. When walking, driving, or going to the beach, people are more likely to grab their sunglasses than not. When gardening, running, biking, or engaging in team sports, they are not.
  • People choose sunglasses for comfort over protection, affordability, or style
  • Children receive three times the annual adult dose of UV radiation
  • There are both short and long-term implications for not protecting your eyes


Attendees also learned some very helpful tips about sunglasses. The first and far most important was that not all sunglasses are created equal. Since UV protection is crucial, it is very important to look for sunglasses that have a sticker on them showing the amount of UV protection that is provided in the glasses.

Another helpful hint that I didn't know is color means nothing. Many are under the assumption that the darker the tint, the more protective the shades. That is simply not true. In fact, dark glasses without UV protection can be worse for you because they cause your pupil to dilate which can increase retinal exposure to the unfiltered UV.

How to Protection Your Eyes

  • Wear UV protective eyewear (UVA & UVB) as often as possible.
  • Find comfortable, protective eyewear for your children
  • Lead by example: Let your children see you wearing protective eyewear consistently
  • Purchase non-hinge sunglasses for children so they don't pinch (comfort wins over many other factors for adults and children when it comes to eyewear)

Of course there are many other facts that you should learn and practice when it comes to protective eyewear, for you and everyone in your family, and I think it's definitely worth taking the time to do so.

Learn more by visiting thevisioncouncil.org 

You can also follow them on Twitter and/or Facebook where you can share your #SunglassesSelfie
More about that on www.nationalsunglassesday.com I look forward to seeing your pictures. :)

Sunday, June 7, 2015

Best Buy Education Your Education Technology Partner

Disclaimer:  All posts must include the following disclaimer:  The reviewer has been compensated in the form of a Best Buy Gift Card and/or received the product/service at a reduced price or for free.




Best Buy has always been a great resource for technology. As a consumer, I have never felt pressured to buy, have always felt informed after asking questions, and have always been very pleased with the selections I have opted to take home. Take that kind of care and add it to education, and it's an easy sell for Best Buy Education to be your selection for an Education Technology Partner.

Seeing You Through the Process Every Step of the Way


The Account Managers and Education Specialists there are eager to listen and understand your technology needs, and then use that knowledge to provide you with their professional and unbiased advice. They assist with product purchasing, installation, service and support.


The Right Products for Your School or District


Best Buy is the right place to go for all of your educational technology needs. From the latest tablets, laptops and chrome devices for students to office equipment to classroom white boards and carts, Best Buy has the reliable educational technology you need to outfit your schools.





Complete Technology Solutions, from Simple to Complex


Best Buy Education has the experience you need to assist with commercial service plans, pre-sales engineering, project management, installation, complex  logistics and multi-location delivery. Volume purchasing, including imaging and asset tagging is also available.


Technology Support and Services


Geek Squad® can keep your school's or district's technology running smoothly with IT support provided by phone, online, remotely or on site. Geek Squad Agents can install and upgrade hardware and software, troubleshoot problems that arise and repair devices right in your offices or classrooms.


Flexible Payment Options


Best Buy honors your tax-exempt status and offers education customers a variety of payment options including leasing, purchase orders, wire transfers and checks. They also offer their Business Advantage Account with Net-30 terms and 24/7 access to your account through a customized Website. 


ISTE Conference and Expo


Best Buy Education will be in booth #2262 at the ISTE Conference and Expo on June 28 - July 1. If you will be attending, be sure to check out the daily demonstrations that will be held all throughout the conference.