Sunglasses are a year-round accessory.
Just because summer is over, it doesn’t mean the sun's rays won’t affect your
eye health. Here are four things to look for when shopping for your next pair.
· Look for UVA/UVB Protection: This is the
most important thing to look for, stresses Matthew Mast, an optometrist trained at Indiana University.
Why? Long-term exposure to ultraviolet radiation in sunlight is linked to eye
disease. Remember—just because the sunglasses may be darkly tinted does not
mean they block UV light. The tint has nothing to do with protection.
· Go Big!: A lens that
is larger or has a wrap-around style will block more light. Look for frames
that will protect your eyes from all angles.
· Think Polarization: Sunglasses
with a coating for polarization cut out a lot of the glare off of water and
other surfaces. Though it's not totally necessary, it's useful for driving and
other situations where you might get some reflection.
·
Focus
on Material: If you're not using your sunglasses in situations where something
could hit them (ie. a tennis ball), don't buy lenses made from polycarbonate
material, says Mast.
To protect our eyes is important because
eyes play very important role in everyone lives’. Like we care about our
health, we should also care about our eyes. So look for the UV-protection
details on the product label. 20/20 Eyeglass Superstore’s vision
is for all of Central Florida to have access to proper eye care. Drop in
at any of our three locations
in Florida .
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