Are your sunglasses protecting your eyes from UV?

Every one of us loves sunglasses. From kids to adults everybody is crazy about them. Before taking a picture in the sun, the first thing we do is to take out our sunglasses. Sunglasses have come a long way, they are counted as one of the most important fashion accessories in today’s world, as important as a sunscreen lotion. There is a wide variety of sunglasses available in the market these days, from aviators to wayfarers.
When we go to buy a pair of sunglasses we usually wear them and see if they suit us, if they do, we happily buy them and start using them as our precious fashion statement. But this is where most people make a mistake.
Sunglasses, as the name suggests are a pair of glasses that are worn to protect our eyes from the sun. Sunglasses were originally introduced to keep the eyes healthy by protecting them from the UV rays of the sun.
The sun’s UV Rays can not only be harmful to the skin but also for the eyes. Some of the adverse effects of not wearing your sunglasses when you go out in the sun include:
Cataracts:
A cataract refers to the clouding of the lens in the eye which leads to decrease in vision. It develops slowly and can affect one or both the eyes.
Macular Degeneration:
It is an incurable eye disease resulting from damage to the retina that destroys central vision. It is one of the leading causes of blindness.
Pterygium:
It is a pinkish, triangular tissue growth on the cornea of the eye. It starts on the cornea near the nose. It can alter the curve of the eyeball, causing astigmatism.
Photokeratitis:
This condition is commonly known as the sunbu
of the eye. It can be painful and may include symptoms such as red eyes, excessive tearing or extreme sensitivity to light.
Therefore it is best to buy sunglasses that help you protect one of the most beautiful organs of the human body, the eyes. To ensure this, we have some tips for you.
Light sensitivity:
Ensure that your sunglasses block out 90-100% of the UV-A and the UV-B rays. Also, the sunglasses should screen out 75 to 90 percent of the visible light.
The frame of sunglasses:
The frame of your sunglasses should fit close to your eyes and contour to the shape of the face. This provides protection from all sides.
The lens of the sunglass:
The lenses should always have a uniform tint. It should not be darker in one area and lighter in the other.
So, the next time you go out to get yourself cool sunglasses, make sure you follow these steps to protect the body part which gives you the power to see the beautiful world.
And then, of course, you can always say your favourite dialogue before every picture you get clicked, ‘But first, let me wear my sunglasses.’