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Monday 1 February 2016

SUNSHADES AND EYE HEALTH


I doubt dressing up for a trip to the  mall on a sunny saturday afternoon will ever be complete without spotting a nice fancy sunglasses or sunshades as we call it in this part of the world. They come in different shapes, sizes and colors. I personally prefer the brown ones to the colorful types.
It turns out your sunshades are more than just some fashion statement. Sunshades actually protect your eyes from a variety of health problems ranging from sun burns, cataracts and skin cancer.


 
A few of the dangers associated with excessive exposure to UV radiation includes,formation of wrinkles and age spots, skin cancers, thickening of the conjuctiva (pinguecula), macular degeneration, cataracts e.t.c.
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How to protect them
UV: Look for a label that says 99 or 100 % UV absorption or UV400. This means the glasses block wavelengths shorter then 400nm.
Polarized: Don’t confuse polarized for added sun protection. It only implies they cut the glare from horizontal surfaces, allowing for crispier, clearer vision, particularly while driving.
Lens colour: The darkest pair doesn’t imply the best protection. Many shades can work well including grey, green, brown, yellow, or rose. It’s just individual preference.
Lens material: A quality pair of sunglasses will have optically ground lenses with little distortion. Cheaper varieties are usually made out of pressed plastics. NOTE: when trying them on, turn your eyes left and then right while you are looking through the lenses to determine if there's any distortion.
Frames: Over-sized glasses are more than fashion statements. They are good for eye protection as well. Big frames or a wrap around style shields more UV , preventing rays from coming in at the sides. wrap around glasses can also help to cut down on dry eye by preventing evaporation of the eye's natural tear film.
ADVICE: Get your own quality sunshades today to guarantee your eye safety..... 
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