Sunglasses this summer are oversized, colorful, and glitzy, with plenty of style to make a big splash when you head out into the sun.
The most important aspect is
choosing sunglasses with 100% ultraviolet (UV) protection that blocks up to 400
nanometers," Dougherty says. "This is maximum protection and that's
what you want," he says.
"There may be a sticker on the
lens or frame, but not always so you may have to ask the salesperson,"
Dougherty adds.
And you don't have to spend much to
get a perfect look. "There isn't a direct relationship between price and
protection," he says, "You can get a $10 pair of sunglasses with 100%
UV protection or a $1,000 pair," he says.
Another buzzword in the sunglass
community is polarized. But don't be fooled or talked out of your
hard-earned money. "Polarized doesn't mean it blocks UV rays. It just cuts
down on glare, which is important from a comfort standpoint only,"
Dougherty says.
Sunglass lenses will come in all
colors this year, from brown, amber, and copper to green, gray, rose, and blue.
"Choose whichever looks best, as there is no relationship between color
and UV protection.
In fact, "dark lenses with no
UV protection are worse for the eye than light lenses with UV protection
because the dark color allows pupils to dilate and be more susceptible to UV
damage," he says. UV protection is actually just a special coating put on
lenses regardless of whether they are pink, blue, or green.
However, for the millions of
Americans who have undergone laser eye surgery, lighter lenses are the way to
go. "Choose amber, green, brown, blue, or yellow because your pupils won't
dilate and your vision will be better as a result. Consider the gold-rimmed
aviator-style sunglasses with green lenses, which experts predict will have a
second coming this summer.
Many sunglasses come as wraparounds
meaning that they don't just stop at the temple. Instead, they curve around
toward the ear with either a wide frame or a lens. "This block reflected
UV light and gives additional protection
for your eyes.
Read the full article written by Denise Mann published on webmd.com.
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