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UV light from the sun is the biggest environmental factor related to two of the most common eye diseases: cataracts and macular degeneration.
Also, the eyelids have the thinnest skin of any part of the body which makes them more susceptible to damage from sunlight.
Sunglasses provide protection from these harmful rays of light.
Fashion:
A survey by the American Optometric Association showed that a large percentage of patients believed that brand name sunglasses provided more protection than non-brand name glasses. MYTH!!
Even the $10 sunglasses you can buy at the gas station block at least 95% of UV rays.
Yes, some of the more expensive lenses can provide more comfortable vision with better lens material and polarization. But this does increase protection from UV.
So, when you're looking at buying those $300 Prada shades, remember that you're paying mostly for style and branding. Not like that has stopped anyone in the past :)
FAQ:
Q: Is it important for kids to wear sunglasses?
A: YES!! Most of the damage done to our eyes by UV rays from sunlight is during the first 17 years of our lives. Protect your child's long term eye health by putting on them in some shades.
Q: Why are polarized lenses good?
A: Polarized lenses cut down the amount of reflections seen off surfaces like glass and water. This means clearer, more comfortable vision especially when driving or boating.
Q: Are Transitions (lenses that change from light to dark outdoors) better for protecting your eyes?
A: Clear plastic lenses actually provide a lot of UV protection. Transitions don't increase the UV protection but they provide more comfortable vision when outside.
Q: I heard Transitions don't go dark when in a car. Is this true?
A: Yes. Car windows block 100% of UV light so the lenses will not change.
Q: Do my Ed Hardy shades make me look cool?
A: Ummmmmm....
Thanks for reading. Hope you all found this info useful. Please feel free to pass it on to anyone who may find it interesting.
UV light from the sun is the biggest environmental factor related to two of the most common eye diseases: cataracts and macular degeneration.
Also, the eyelids have the thinnest skin of any part of the body which makes them more susceptible to damage from sunlight.
Sunglasses provide protection from these harmful rays of light.
Fashion:
A survey by the American Optometric Association showed that a large percentage of patients believed that brand name sunglasses provided more protection than non-brand name glasses. MYTH!!
Even the $10 sunglasses you can buy at the gas station block at least 95% of UV rays.
Yes, some of the more expensive lenses can provide more comfortable vision with better lens material and polarization. But this does increase protection from UV.
So, when you're looking at buying those $300 Prada shades, remember that you're paying mostly for style and branding. Not like that has stopped anyone in the past :)
FAQ:
Q: Is it important for kids to wear sunglasses?
A: YES!! Most of the damage done to our eyes by UV rays from sunlight is during the first 17 years of our lives. Protect your child's long term eye health by putting on them in some shades.
Q: Why are polarized lenses good?
A: Polarized lenses cut down the amount of reflections seen off surfaces like glass and water. This means clearer, more comfortable vision especially when driving or boating.
A: Clear plastic lenses actually provide a lot of UV protection. Transitions don't increase the UV protection but they provide more comfortable vision when outside.
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| Notice how she becomes happier as the lens tint gets darker. Amazing! |
A: Yes. Car windows block 100% of UV light so the lenses will not change.
Q: Do my Ed Hardy shades make me look cool?
A: Ummmmmm....
Thanks for reading. Hope you all found this info useful. Please feel free to pass it on to anyone who may find it interesting.
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