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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
designer polarized 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.
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