Looking Good While Protecting Your Eyes
We all know that to keep our eyes healthy we need to protect them from the harmful UV rays from the sun.
This can be easily accomplished by wearing sunglasses.
And if the eyewear enhances your good looks, so much the better.
When it comes to purchasing a pair of sunglasses there are several things to consider along with how good you look in them before you buy.
The light blocking capability affects not only how crisp and clear your vision will be but also the level of eye protection.
The type of material used to make the frames and lenses affect their durability and functionality.
The overall fit to your individual facial biometrics ultimately affects your comfort.
And finally, lens options can accommodate many outdoor uses.
The darker the lens typically means more light blockage.
However be cautious as too dark can block too much light making nearly impossible to see in shadows or overcast conditions.
Your choice of lens should be dictated by when you plan on using them and for what you'll be using them.
For instance, if you'll be using them for driving, consider the typical time of day that you drive and how much light blockage is needed to make for the safest possible driving experience.
Or if you'll be fishing or swimming at the lake then you'll probably be more concerned with how good the lens cancel out unwanted glare.
Frames are made from an ever-growing list of materials from plastic to space-age metal alloys.
Light weight metals like titanium make sunglasses really comfortable and long lasting.
While plastic is much cheaper.
Or consider nylon frames which provide the durability of a metal but with a more affordable price tag.
No matter how good a pair of sunglasses may look, until you try them on you can not know if they are right for you.
If the sunglasses fit poorly you will be compromising your comfort for the look.
Not a wise choice.
Check for pressure or pinch points, the overall weight and balance of the sunglasses.
Poorly fitted sunglasses can lead to headaches.
By adjusting your sunglasses for a proper fit you can ensure many years of valuable eye care.
Just like the frames, the lenses also come in a variety of materials.
Glass is scratch resistant with outstanding viewing properties but is heavier and costs more than most other materials.
And glass lenses are breakable.
Plastic lenses weigh about half as much as glass and can resist the impact of most objects.
While polycarbonate plastic lenses are even stronger and more durable and provide UV protection.
Acrylic plastic lenses are the lightest and cheapest and can be easily scratched.
While you want your sunglasses to say a lot about you: your personality, your individuality and your fashion sense.
When purchasing a pair of sunglasses be sure to also consider your comfort and vision and eye protection by getting the right frames and the correct lenses for your needs.
This can be easily accomplished by wearing sunglasses.
And if the eyewear enhances your good looks, so much the better.
When it comes to purchasing a pair of sunglasses there are several things to consider along with how good you look in them before you buy.
The light blocking capability affects not only how crisp and clear your vision will be but also the level of eye protection.
The type of material used to make the frames and lenses affect their durability and functionality.
The overall fit to your individual facial biometrics ultimately affects your comfort.
And finally, lens options can accommodate many outdoor uses.
The darker the lens typically means more light blockage.
However be cautious as too dark can block too much light making nearly impossible to see in shadows or overcast conditions.
Your choice of lens should be dictated by when you plan on using them and for what you'll be using them.
For instance, if you'll be using them for driving, consider the typical time of day that you drive and how much light blockage is needed to make for the safest possible driving experience.
Or if you'll be fishing or swimming at the lake then you'll probably be more concerned with how good the lens cancel out unwanted glare.
Frames are made from an ever-growing list of materials from plastic to space-age metal alloys.
Light weight metals like titanium make sunglasses really comfortable and long lasting.
While plastic is much cheaper.
Or consider nylon frames which provide the durability of a metal but with a more affordable price tag.
No matter how good a pair of sunglasses may look, until you try them on you can not know if they are right for you.
If the sunglasses fit poorly you will be compromising your comfort for the look.
Not a wise choice.
Check for pressure or pinch points, the overall weight and balance of the sunglasses.
Poorly fitted sunglasses can lead to headaches.
By adjusting your sunglasses for a proper fit you can ensure many years of valuable eye care.
Just like the frames, the lenses also come in a variety of materials.
Glass is scratch resistant with outstanding viewing properties but is heavier and costs more than most other materials.
And glass lenses are breakable.
Plastic lenses weigh about half as much as glass and can resist the impact of most objects.
While polycarbonate plastic lenses are even stronger and more durable and provide UV protection.
Acrylic plastic lenses are the lightest and cheapest and can be easily scratched.
While you want your sunglasses to say a lot about you: your personality, your individuality and your fashion sense.
When purchasing a pair of sunglasses be sure to also consider your comfort and vision and eye protection by getting the right frames and the correct lenses for your needs.
