We all know that the sun’s ultraviolet rays can causes skin damage, but UV can also damage your eyes.
Protecting our eyes from harmful UV rays is essential for maintaining healthy vision. That’s where UV protection sunglasses come in. These sunglasses are specially designed to block out both UVA and UVB rays, which are known to cause damage to the eyes.
UVA and UVB rays are both types of ultraviolet radiation emitted by the sun. UVA rays have a longer wavelength and can penetrate the skin more deeply, causing premature aging and contributing to skin cancer. UVB rays are shorter and can cause sunburn and damage to the outer layers of the skin.
UV protection sunglasses are designed to block out both UVA and UVB rays. They are made with special lenses that have a coating or treatment that filters out the harmful rays. The level of protection provided by sunglasses is measured by their UV protection factor (UPF).
Sunglasses with ‘UV400’ protection will filter out 99% of UV light.
It’s important to remember that the darkness of your sunglasses lenses has nothing to do with UV protection.
In addition to providing protection from UV rays, sunglasses can also help reduce glare and improve visibility in bright sunlight. Polarized lenses are especially effective at reducing glare and improving visual clarity.
If you will be spending a lot of time on or near water, polarized lenses can be especially helpful in reducing glare from the water’s surface. If you will be doing outdoor activities in bright sunlight, consider a pair of sunglasses with a wraparound design that provides additional coverage and protection.
