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The heatwave explained by Varionet

What is the heatwave?

A heat wave is defined as a level of very high heat during the day and night for at least three consecutive days . The definition of a heat wave is therefore based on two parameters: heat and duration.

What are the risks associated with the heat wave?

If you are exposed to high heat for too long you risk severe fatigue , dehydration or heat stroke , see hyperthermia .

The most fragile people and those most exposed to heat are particularly at risk .

Everything you need to know about prescription eye protection glasses

Why wear protective glasses?

To protect your vision and your eyes effectively, the best thing is to wear protective glasses in view or without correction . Whether it's working, tinkering, gardening, painting... each year a large number of people suffer from eye injuries and fill the emergency services. These injuries are more or less serious, they can range from simple conjunctivitis to eye trauma leading to loss of visual acuity or even blindness.

Progressive glasses or mid-distance glasses: which to choose?

You wear progressive glasses ; and these bring you little comfort for local activities? Have you been wearing them for a while and can't get used to them? Or you would need some but you don't really want it because you are a young presbyopic?!

An answer to these questions: mid distance glasses !

Varionet opticians have developed mid-distance glasses equipped with new technology lenses , lenses that help you find not only a clear and sharp near vision BUT also a perfect proximity vision !

Christmas gift ideas: why not glasses?

The Christmas holidays are fast approaching. You have no inspiration, no gift ideas for your loved ones? Varionet helps you find the perfect gift for your family.

An original customizable Christmas gift for each of your loved ones

Leisure, work and safety glasses

Since the 2000s, the safety glasses have evolved and become accessible to all. For many years the only solutions were to wear cumbersome over-glasses, to damage your glasses or to tinker with the naked eye without protection! Whether you need a correction or not, safety glasses are more and more adapted to the needs of each activity and each one.

Winter tips for your eyes

The cold winter air can wreak havoc on our skin, hair, nails and also our eyes ! Many believe that with less sunshine and lower temperatures our eyes no longer need protection; it is however the opposite with the cold and the dry air our eyes need even more attention and care.

On the way to the holidays

Summer holidays are coming and so are long car journeys… everyone wants to rest from the difficult past year! And the travel time, the many traffic jams are tiring and even dangerous. But a trip is being prepared, which is why every year many associations recommend that users do certain checks before departure.

5 reasons to offer proximity glasses for Grandmother's Day

Sunday March 7 will be Grandmothers Day! This somewhat special year, they deserve to be celebrated more than ever. Maybe you will have the chance to visit him to give him a small gift. Short of ideas? Why not give him a nice pair of reading glasses? We are going to give you 5 good reasons to offer proximity glasses to your favorite grandmother.

How to protect children and adolescents from screens?

With the many screens around us, children from an early age are exposed to harmful artificial blue light.

Indeed, whether in front of grandparents' TV, with mom's phone, big brother's tablet, new children's distractions are very harmful to their eyes and body.

Children and screens

5 good reasons to choose Solano clip-on glasses

Why Solano clip-on reading glasses?

THE reading glasses Or proximity glasses equipped with a clip-on are the optimal and multifunctional solution for modern living. Indeed with them, it is easy to go from inside to outside quickly and comfortably. After spending several hours working in front of your pc, do you want to read a magazine on your deck chair? Nothing could be simpler: add your polarizing clip and let's go for a moment of relaxation...

Coronavirus-Covid-19: the role of your eyes in the spread of the virus

Faced with the global coronavirus epidemic, several doctors and scientists are wondering if our eyes are involved in the spread of this disease. Indeed, a Chinese doctor reported having contracted the disease because he was treating sick patients without eye protection. Moreover, WHO recommends avoiding touching the mouth, nose and eyes because the virus reaches us through the mucous membranes .

Anti-blue light glasses, a reality for everyone

Anti-blue light glasses, a real utility for everyone

Blue light blocking glasses or computer glasses (link to “innovation” tab), everyone is talking about it, but what is it and for whom?

Whether you are between 18 and 40 years old and no visual defect or you have over 40 years old , with difficulty seeing up close, and if you work on a computer or if you use one or more screens daily at home and that you experience eyestrain then blue light blocking glasses are made for you!