How to Protect Your Eyes and Minimize Exposure THE HAZARDS OF BLUE LIGHT
You may have been warned about blue light and its impending threat to your eyes. It comes from your computer screen, your phone, and even from the sun. Why is this form of light harmful, and how can you keep your eyes safe? IS BLUE LIGHT A NEW THING? Blue light occurs in nature and is nothing new. However, because many electronics emit blue
other forms of light, so instead of being filtered by the corneas and lenses, almost all of it reaches the more sensitive retinas.
The high energy output of blue light and our eyes’ inability to protect the retinas from it appears to cause damage similar to macular degeneration, an eye disease mostly affecting people over 65 that can lead to blindness. These similarities to macular degeneration have scientists worried that our increased exposure to blue light could lead to more cases of it. HOW CAN YOU MINIMIZE EXPOSURE? Many computers and electronic devices have a “night shift” option built into them. Enabling this feature will dim the screen and lower the amount of blue light that your device emits. There are also removable filters you can put on your computer screen. Brands like RetinaShield/Tech Armor and Eyesafe are designed to limit the amount of blue light your eyes are exposed to. To avoid eye strain, talk to your eye doctor about blue light glasses. These tinted glasses, which come in prescription and nonprescription versions, reduce the amount of blue light that reaches your eyes. Remember, blue light itself is just a natural form of light and isn’t inherently bad. During the day, it can even be beneficial to get some natural blue light from sunshine — while wearing sunglasses, of course. But it’s also a good idea to take precautions to protect your eyes from artificial blue light, especially if your work environment and hobbies expose you to it frequently.
light, it’s more of an issue now than it was just 10 years ago. Backlit LED screens emit strong blue light waves, so our use of devices like cellphones, tablets, and flat- screen TVs means we are exposed to more blue light than ever before. WHY ARE EYE DOCTORS WORRIED? Blue light isn’t inherently bad — it’s found in sunlight and lightbulbs — but our increased exposure to it might be. Our eyes are pretty good at blocking UV rays but not so good at blocking blue light. Blue light has a higher energy output than
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Better Insurance Coverage Is Better for Your Overall Well-Being
New Hampshire is one of only a few states that doesn’t require their drivers to have vehicle insurance coverage. Yet, by law, drivers who cause an accident still have to pay for any damages and medical bills that occur. Most car drivers will choose to purchase auto insurance, but they often opt for a cheap policy. While some coverage is better than nothing, it won’t be enough if you end up in a horrible accident. Twenty years ago, our founder, Dave Nixon, would lecture his clients if they didn’t have enough insurance coverage. Not only would he encourage them to get better insurance, but he would explain what would happen if they wound up gravely injured in an accident. Recently, Nixon, Vogelman, Barry, Slawsky & Simoneau settled a case where this warning came to fruition. The firm handled a case of two motorcyclists who were hit by an older woman’s car. The couple were Dave’s clients 20 years ago and, during that time, he had previously talked to them about increasing their vehicle insurance. The pair took his advice and made sure to get better coverage, which included any and all damages if they were to get into an accident.
were owed and needed. The woman who hit them didn’t have any insurance, and the two of them were seriously hurt. If they hadn’t taken the advice when they did, it could have been a worse situation for them. The couple wouldn’t have managed to pay for any of the medical bills or cover the damages. Don’t wait until it’s too late for you to realize insurance was something you should have had. We strive to follow in our founder’s footsteps to emphasize the importance of vehicle insurance. Getting enough coverage can save you from a mountain of hardship that would have been otherwise impossible to climb over. If you need help taking the first steps toward better coverage, don’t hesitate to call us. We are here to help guide you through the necessary processes for a better future.
Because the motorcyclists took Dave’s advice all those years ago, Nixon, Vogelman, Barry, Slawsky & Simoneau were able to get them the full $500k they
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