WHAT ARE SUNGLASSES REALLY DOING FOR YOUR EYES?
Sunglasses are more than a stylish accessory! They are a must if you want to look after your eyes.
The most important benefit of wearing sunglasses is that they protect your eyes from ultraviolet (UV) light. UV light can have harmful effects on the eyelid, cornea, lens and retina.
What people mostly forget is that just like your skin, your eyes can become damaged just as easy, so it’s extremely important to protect your eyes.
WHEN TO WEAR YOUR SUNGLASSES?
Do you only wear sunglasses on sunny summer days? If so, you’re doing your eyes a disservice. Wearing sunglasses is extremely important, and should be worn all year round, whether the day is overcast or not!
No matter the weather, ultraviolet light is constantly exposed, so protect those precious eyes of you at all times.
Eye protection is especially important if you’re on or near a body of water. That walk along the beach? Wear your sunglasses!
Not only do you get direct sun exposure, but you also get reflected light from the water, something a lot of Australian’s forget about.
Sunglasses are just as important at the snows as the sunlight gets reflected off the snow as they do off the water! Excessive UV exposure can lead to a corneal burn – PROTECT, PROTECT, PROTECT!
WHAT TO LOOK FOR WHEN CHOOSING SUNGLASSES
At Eyecare Network, we advise that there are several details you should consider for when selecting a new pair of shades:
- 100 percent UV protection. This means your pair will filter out all of the harmful UV rays that can damage your eyes.
- A wraparound style. They can reduce the amount of UV exposure to your eyes.
- This optional feature reduces glare, which can be more comfortable for your eyes.
- The colour of your sunglasses is purely cosmetic, so choose a pair that best suits your taste. Just be sure they have 100% UV A & B protection. At Eyecare Network we specialise in tints, and can show you all colours available, we will always make sure your eyes are protected from 100% UV A & B.
THE BEAUTY BENEFIT OF SUNGLASSES
Sunglasses also help protect delicate skin around the eyes from ageing.
Something to consider is that the eyelid skin is the thinnest skin on our body and it’s more at risk for sunlight damage, so always make sure you are wearing the correct sunscreen and eye wear to prevent any damage.
