Sunglasses are very popular worldwide as it is fashionable and adds an extra dimension to your outfit, as well as shielding your eyes from the sunlight when you are outdoors. However, did you know that sunglasses are more than just a fashion accessory; they also can be beneficial to your eye health too! Sunglasses play an important role as an extra layer of protection for your eyes when you find yourself being outdoors a lot.

According to the American Optometric Association, sunglasses offer good protection against harmful UV light provided they meet the following requirements:

  • Able to block out 99-100% of both UV-A and UV-B radiation.
  • Able to screen out 75-90% of visible light, preferably UV 400 protected sunglasses.
  • Perfectly matching-colored lenses without any flaws.

Therefore, it is important to select a pair of quality sunglasses to ensure the highest level of UV protection. Besides that, another important criterion of selecting a pair of sunglasses is to choose the right lens color best suited to your needs. Each color is specifically suited to improve your vision in different scenarios. Here are the commonly found lens colors:

Green: Helps to reduce glare emitted from sunlight and filters out blue light by providing contrast. Well suited for activities such as golf and tennis.

Gray: Helps to reduce glare especially when on water, best suited for water activities particularly fishing. This neutral color works well on both sunny and cloudy weather conditions and further reduces the strain of your eyes.

Blue or purple: Provides enhanced color perception and offers great UV protection from reflective surfaces such as snow. These colors also match well with most skin tones.

Red: Improves your depth of field and enhances the details of the object. They also offer protection against blue light and eye strain while helping to improve visibility when driving.

Yellow or orange: These colors work well in low-light conditions, improving visibility of objects by making the surroundings look brighter. Therefore, this color works well for both indoor and outdoor sports.

For ladies, pairing quality sunglasses with a wide-brimmed hat enhances your protection against harmful UV light even further. Lastly, it is also recommended for kids to be wearing sunglasses as studies have shown that kids spend more time outdoors as compared to adults. Also, children are more at risk from the effects of UV light on their eyes as their pupils are larger and the lens inside the eyes are clearer compared to adults. This would enable a higher rate of absorption of UV radiation into their eyes.

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Source:

https://www.aoa.org/healthy-eyes/caring-for-your-eyes/uv-protection?sso=y

https://www.allaboutvision.com/sunglasses/best-uv-protection/

https://www.allaboutvision.com/sunglasses/color-lenses/