Choosing the right sunglasses, will do wonders for your eye health!
Looking good does come into the decision, but there are so many other benefits to choosing the right sunglasses to protect your eyes. The right sunglasses will protect your eyes from harmful UV rays, as well help reduce the wrinkles you get at the side of your eyes from too much squinting in the sun. Follow the checklist below when choosing a pair that make you look and feel good (and protects your eyes!):
- UV Protection – choose a pair that blocks 100% UVA & UVB rays. The sun gives off a lot to UV radiation, that in small doses can be good for you, but just like your skin, you need to protect your eyes against too much sun and sunglasses are the answer.
- Prescription – having your prescription in your sunglasses is a game changer. Seeing clearly in the sun, without changing glasses is so convenient. You can have prescription lenses in most sunglasses, just speak to your optician, who will help.
- How they fit – if they don’t fit well, they can let UV rays leak into your skin and eyes. You don’t want a pair falling down your nose or squashed up against your brow. Wraparound sunglasses can provide full coverage and help block out allergens.
- Polarized lenses – help reduce glare and work along with the UV protection. They are great for glare at the beach, on the water or snow, but can cause issues when looking at smartphones, tablets, etc
- Lens colour – there are many colours used in lenses these days, black doesn’t mean the best protection, you still need to see the UV protection label. Colour can be down to preference and different colour lenses can help with different sports.
- Sunglasses for all the family – You put sunscreen on your kids, so you should have sunglasses for them too. Kids can be out on the sun for long periods of time, so protecting their skin as well as their eyes are a priority!
So, if you are heading to the park, beach or anywhere outside, grab those sunnies and protect those eyes.