Just as the sun’s rays can damage your skin with sunburn,
premature aging and skin cancer; these rays can also potentially have bad
consequences for your eyes. Growing
evidence shows that long-term exposure to UV rays can lead to macular
degeneration and cataracts, serious eye conditions that can cause vision
impairment or loss.
As you
begin preparing for your vacation destination be sure to take these basic
precautions when in the sun this spring in order to protect your eyes from
damage associated with UV exposure. When
possible, limit your time in the sun and take breaks often throughout the
day. Also make sure to wear a
wide-brimmed hat, and polarized sunglasses that filter 99% of UV rays.
Polarized
sunglass lens technology is often a great choice for your day at the beach as
they effectively filter out horizontally polarized light reflected from the
surface of the water that is often the cause of harmful glare. Due to this fact, Polarized lenses have long
been the standard in sunglasses for fishermen but now all those that love the
outdoors are enjoying their tremendous benefits as well.
Remembering
to protect your children’s eyes is also important as studies now show that
children may receive up to 80% of their exposure to damaging UV rays by age
18. To keep them safe, follow the same
precautions as you would for an adult, while making sure to choose sunglasses
that properly fit their smaller faces, have impact resistant lenses with
quality frames, and have lenses large enough to shield their entire eye.
Stop in
to see your eye doctor before you head out on your trip to the beach. We are the experts that can help you have
your day in the sun while safely protecting the eyes as well. We can recommend the best in quality
polarized sunglasses in both prescription and non-prescription that meet the
highest standards for sun and safety protection our industry has to offer.
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