Tips To Protect Your Eyes When Buying Designer Sun Glasses

By Carrie Westengate

You’ve packed the sunscreen to protect your skin and have already got your sun glasses perched on your head, but have you considered how safe those sun glasses are? Are they just a fashion statement or will they protect your eyes?

You probably already know that the sun can seriously damage your skin and hopefully, you realize that it can also multiply the risk of damage to your eyes, e.g. an increased risk of developing cataracts in the long term. Although it should, this may not unduly worry you if you are younger, but there is also a short-term problem that is painful and can cause a temporary loss of vision. Often associated with exposure to a solar eclipse or to highly-reflective snow fields, this condition is known as photokeratitis and is basically a reversible sunburn of the cornea from UVB rays.

Most people are now aware that they need UV protection but just to explain, UV radiation comes in at least two primary forms, UVA and UVB and both carry their own dangers. UVA can lead to premature skin aging while UVB may cause skin cancer. What you need to look for is a 99 – 100% protection against UV, irrespective of the price of your glasses or the darkness of the lens or whether they are cheap or more expensive designer sun glasses.

Really dark lenses may distort colour so try and avoid them as this is a particular problem when driving. To get the best colour perception, the best lenses are amber, brown, green or natural grey.

Take care of your eyes by wearing the correct sunglasses, it doesn’t matter whether they are from a High Street store or designer sun glasses, they must protect your eyes from possible damage. Don’t forget to ensure your children also have sufficient protection, so don’t buy toy glasses and make sure they are shatter-proof!

Don’t forget that even if you wear sun glasses with full UV protection, some light can still enter from the periphery or from the top if the glasses especially if they are particularly small. Also remember that if you engage in certain sports (e.g. surfing, skiing, cycling or mountaineering etc., that you will need more specialist glasses or goggles with additional properties.

Luckily, there is a good range of fashionable sun glasses that will protect your eyes and these are readily available. You do not need to buy designer sun glasses if you don’t want them, although these, as well as many lower cost non-branded glasses normally do have full UV protection to keep your eyes safe.

Carrie and Sophie have managed to produce a good site of discounted cheap sun glasses. For instance, Armani sunglasses are usually half price. Children are not forgotten as the Baby Banz range are also carried. Check out the site and compare prices.

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