Why sunglasses are more than a fashion accessory
Summer might be over, but sunglasses will never go out of style
A good pair of sunnies can do much more than elevate an outfit. The right pair will give your eyes much-needed UV protection to keep them healthier and damage free for longer.
At Optical Insight, we’re all about eye health, so we’ve put together a run-down on when, where, why, and who should wear sunglasses to keep you in the know.
When should you wear sunglasses?
The simple answer is that we need to wear sunglasses all year round. Whether it’s winter, summer, cloudy or sunny, ultraviolet rays are always present. Sunglasses will help protect your eyes by preventing UV exposure.
Who needs sunglasses?
In short, everyone should be wearing sunglasses when they’re outside. They’re an excellent tool to protect your eyes from the dangers outside.
Why should we wear sunnies all year round?
The often stylish accessory does more than make us look good. A good pair of sunnies can:
• Prevent sun damage to our eyes
Although the sun brightens up the day and helps our eyes see better, they are not friends. Prolonged exposure to the sun can lead to a variety of eye-related problems. These include cataracts, glaucoma, macular degeneration, pterygium, sunburn and skin cancer. This is because long-term exposure to UV rays speeds up or contributes to the onset of such diseases.
• Protects our eyes from dangers
We should never forget how dangerous nature and the elements can be. Therefore, wearing sunglasses is imperative when we venture outside. For example, a gust of wind can easily blow sand and dirt into our eyes. Although tiny, these grains of sand and dirt can scratch our corneas and cause permanent damage. Sunglasses are a simple way of fully covering our eyes from debris and protecting our vision. Alternatively, they can also protect us from the snow. Those who spend any time around snow know that glare from the sun reflecting on the snow can be painful. This pain is caused by the glare burning your cornea.
• Help you see better
The right pair of sunglasses can do wonders for your vision. Not only will they block out glare from the sun, but they can make things appear sharper and more vivid. With such a beautiful world out there, who wouldn’t want to experience it to the fullest?
• Provide comfort
Wearing sunglasses has been known to reduce the frequency and intensity of headaches and migraines triggered by sunlight.
• Prevent the appearance of aging
The skin around our eyes is delicate; sunglasses can protect that skin from sunlight and UV to prevent the appearance of aging.
Are all sunglasses the same?
Not all sunglasses are made equal. When choosing sunglasses, we must ensure the pair we pick can also protect our eyes. A good pair of sunglasses will offer 100 per cent UV protection. This means they won’t let harmful UV rays damage your eyes. Moreover, selecting a style that wraps around your face will further reduce the amount of UV exposure to your eyes. Other optional but not required features include polarization and tinting. The first will reduce glare and make your eyes more comfortable; the latter is purely cosmetic. Additionally, if you usually require prescription glasses to see, you can invest in a good pair of prescription sunglasses.
Do we need to invest in a good pair of sunglasses?
The short answer is yes. Everyone needs to invest in a pair of sunglasses that aren’t just fashion-forward but are practical too. Investing in a good pair of sunglasses doesn’t mean it must cost you a fortune. Conversely, expensive sunglasses may not offer you the right protection. When looking for sunnies, you need to ensure they offer 100 per cent UV protection.
At Optical Insight, we’ve got a range of sunglasses at all price points that will offer you the protection you need. So come in store and talk to one of our experts; we’ll have you stylish and safe all year round.
Make an appointment with Optical Insight today.
Why should we wear sunnies all year round?
The often stylish accessory does more than make us look good. A good pair of sunnies can:
• Prevent sun damage to our eyes
Although the sun brightens up the day and helps our eyes see better, they are not friends. Prolonged exposure to the sun can lead to a variety of eye-related problems. These include cataracts, glaucoma, macular degeneration, pterygium, sunburn and skin cancer. This is because long-term exposure to UV rays speeds up or contributes to the onset of such diseases.
• Protects our eyes from dangers
We should never forget how dangerous nature and the elements can be. Therefore, wearing sunglasses is imperative when we venture outside. For example, a gust of wind can easily blow sand and dirt into our eyes. Although tiny, these grains of sand and dirt can scratch our corneas and cause permanent damage. Sunglasses are a simple way of fully covering our eyes from debris and protecting our vision. Alternatively, they can also protect us from the snow. Those who spend any time around snow know that glare from the sun reflecting on the snow can be painful. This pain is caused by the glare burning your cornea.
• Help you see better
The right pair of sunglasses can do wonders for your vision. Not only will they block out glare from the sun, but they can make things appear sharper and more vivid. With such a beautiful world out there, who wouldn’t want to experience it to the fullest?
• Provide comfort
Wearing sunglasses has been known to reduce the frequency and intensity of headaches and migraines triggered by sunlight.
• Prevent the appearance of aging
The skin around our eyes is delicate; sunglasses can protect that skin from sunlight and UV to prevent the appearance of aging.
Are all sunglasses the same?
Not all sunglasses are made equal. When choosing sunglasses, we must ensure the pair we pick can also protect our eyes. A good pair of sunglasses will offer 100 per cent UV protection. This means they won’t let harmful UV rays damage your eyes. Moreover, selecting a style that wraps around your face will further reduce the amount of UV exposure to your eyes. Other optional but not required features include polarization and tinting. The first will reduce glare and make your eyes more comfortable; the latter is purely cosmetic. Additionally, if you usually require prescription glasses to see, you can invest in a good pair of prescription sunglasses.
Do we need to invest in a good pair of sunglasses?
The short answer is yes. Everyone needs to invest in a pair of sunglasses that aren’t just fashion-forward but are practical too. Investing in a good pair of sunglasses doesn’t mean it must cost you a fortune. Conversely, expensive sunglasses may not offer you the right protection. When looking for sunnies, you need to ensure they offer 100 per cent UV protection.
At Optical Insight, we’ve got a range of sunglasses at all price points that will offer you the protection you need. So come in store and talk to one of our experts; we’ll have you stylish and safe all year round.
Make an appointment with Optical Insight today.