You have to look good in your sunglasses. There is no question
about that. After all, they sit right in the middle of your face! And while
they are on, your sunglasses are probably the first thing that somebody else
notices on your face. But of course, to look good in a pair of sunglasses, you
don't need to go out and spend a bundle on them. From a simple trip to a
pharmacy, department store or superstore, to a quick search online, it's easy
to see that you can find yourself an eye-catching pair of sunglasses at a
reasonable price.
But looks aren't everything! Sunglasses serve an important
purpose, besides shading your eyes and complementing your good looks. They
guard your eyes and your vision from the dangerous ultraviolet, or UV, rays of
the sun. Just as these UV rays can cause sunburn, sunspots, and skin cancer on
the rest of your body, these harmful UV rays can also damage your eyes.
One type of UV light in particular UVBs can cause temporary
blindness with a condition called photokeratitis, or snow blindness.
Photokeratitis occurs when your cornea gets burned by the Ultraviolet B rays.
The damage and pain can last up to 2 days. Long-term exposure to UV rays can
also be responsible for macular degeneration, cataracts, or skin cancer around
the eyelids if your eyes are not protected outdoors.
Sunglasses are meant to protect your eyes from these harmful
effects of the sun. But not all discount brand sunglasses do the trick. It is
important to consider whether or not a pair of sunglasses can adequately block
out UV rays. Check the labels on the sunglasses before you buy them. All
sunglasses should block out 99-100% of UV rays.
In addition to protecting your eyes and filtering out UV
rays, sunglasses should also reduce glare and be comfortable to wear.
Sunglasses containing polarized lenses are especially great for reducing glare and are popular with outdoorsman for activities like fishing and boating. The colour
of your sunglasses lens may also reduce glare. Brown, Amber, Yellow and Red
lenses reduce more glare than other lens tints.
Nothing is finer than being outside on a sunny spring or summer
day, soaking up the rays, playing in the water, or having a family picnic. So
just remember to wear adequate clothes, sunscreen and your sunglasses. One last
thing to consider before buying your discount sunglasses; they may be worth
your while because when you lose them, it won't hurt your wallet so much!
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