July 2014
Although you may be able to regain your vision with surgeries, cataracts can never be cured. Stop squinting and put on your FDA-compliant eye protection…
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Wednesday, July 2nd, 2014
Friday, September 13th, 2013
September 2013
Almost everyone knows that overexposure to UV light can cause erythema
– also known as sunburn – and we know those symptoms well. They include reddening of the skin, an itching sensation, and in more extreme cases, blistering and peeling. But did you know that you can also burn your eyes if you overexpose them to UV light?
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Monday, August 5th, 2013
August 2013
I was recently asked if a person could suffer loss of night vision from tanning indoors without eye protection. The answer is ABSOLUTELY!
The ONLY way to lose your night vision is from UV-overexposure. This can happen from outdoor sun exposure or from tanning indoors without eye protection.
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Tuesday, September 6th, 2011
September 2011
“Do I really need to wear eye protection when I tan?” Indoor tanners have asked this question of salon operators since indoor tanning began. Unlike our skin, our eyes don’t have the ability to tan (and thus, develop no protection), so they can suffer many types of damage from UV exposure. Here’s a quick-reference guide to what can happen to unprotected eyes over-exposed to UV light…click here to view or download PDF of entire article.
Tuesday, July 5th, 2011
July 2011
Research shows that only HALF of indoor tanners wear protective eyewear during a session. These tanners understand that they may be damaging their vision, but they still don’t wear eye protection. When asked why they don’t, they say, “I don’t want to get raccoon eyes!”…click here to view or download PDF of entire article.
Saturday, February 12th, 2011
February 2011
If you’ve been a regular reader of my column, you know that I’m a big supporter of businesses that do good works. Of course, it’s helpful for your public image; but I believe you should choose a cause you personally believe in, and get involved because it’s the right thing to do.
I’m thrilled to highlight several tanning industry companies – a service provider, a product distributor and two salons – whose operators are doing the right thing for their communities…read more…
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Saturday, January 15th, 2011
January 2011
On June 24, 2010, Sara Ratliff’s worst nightmare came true. Her wonderful husband, John, was dead of a heart attack at 39 years old. “That night, the organ transplant office called me at 2 am,” Sara recalled. “They asked if I would consider donating John’s organs – he hadn’t designated it on his driver’s license. Right then, I answered, ‘Yes’.”…read more…
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Wednesday, December 15th, 2010
December 2010
This spring, Greg Leone at JK Capital found a stray terrier-mix puppy wandering around the company’s office building in Jonesboro, Arkansas. The dog had a collar, but no tags or other identification. When he brought the pup into the JK-North America offices, Nina Neuschuetz, Director of Marketing, decided that they would try to find the pup’s original owner or find her a good home themselves…
Friday, August 13th, 2010
August 2010
Dr. Mark Kimpel, an Indiana University research doctor and ophthalmologist, says he really doesn’t care for the photo you see here, as it doesn’t accurately show what night vision loss is really like. He describes night vision loss this way: “When you’re driving at night, you’ll still see the yellow stripe on the road. What you won’t see is the kid on the bike.”
Monday, July 5th, 2010
July 2010
Millions of tanners are using hand towels meant to wipe sweat off their body to “protect” their faces during their sunbed session. Those using the towels think they’re protected from UV rays and preventing dreaded wrinkles. WRONG!
