How to Shop for Sunglasses 1
When choosing the sunglasses that best fit you, three factors should be considered.
First and foremost, sunglasses are used to protect your eyes. A pair of sunglasses that offer all fashion and no protection can actually be more harm than good.
Secondly, your sunglasses should feel comfortable. They should be large enough to cover the eyes, but not so huge they make your nose feel crushed.
Finally, you want to look good in your shades, so pick a pair with some consideration of style.
Sunglasses can be made of many different varieties of materials. These materials also carry with them different levels of protection. As you sift through your many choices, remember that protection is the reason you are wearing sunglasses.
Find out about the level of UV ray protection they offer and avoid those that cannot provide 99-100% protection from UVA and UVB radiation.
Dark sunglasses do less for your eyes than you think. A darker tint makes it more comfortable for you to see in the bright sun. However, if those dark glasses fail in offering the protection you need from harmful rays, they may be causing more harm than good.
Dark shaded sunglasses make it easier for you to open your eyes, allowing UVA and UVB rays greater access to your eyes to cause more damage. If forced to choose, you are better off with a pair of sunglasses with UVA protection and a light gray tint, than in dark lenses with no UVA protection.
Gray and brown lenses are believed to give better protection than green, in terms of the light spectrum, but again, it also depends on the coatings of the lenses. So a cheap pair of sunglasses for a couple of bucks will probably not be your best choice.
There are also additional measures you can take with your sunglasses to help protect your baby blues (Or your greens, browns and grays. They’re all equally important!)
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