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Complete Sunglasses Guides
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Sunglasses not only look fashionable, but they also help
protect your eyes from the harmful rays of the sun.
Difficulty: Easy
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Step One
Check labels to make sure the sunglasses provide 100
percent UVA and UVB protection.
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Step Two
Look for sunglasses that filter out at least some blue
light, which can damage the retina and lead to macular
degeneration (vision loss from degeneration in parts
of the eye). To make sure, try wearing them outside; a
blue sky should appear gray with these on. Also ask
about polarization, a type of filtering that helps
reduce glare.
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Step Three
Choose a lens color based on your preferences and
comfort level. Gray doesn't affect color perception;
orange-brown lenses are a good choice for those with
macular degeneration, since they filter out UV and
blue light rays for maximum retinal protection; green
lenses distort color less than other shades, such as
red or yellow.
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Step Four
Opt for lightweight, plastic, shatterproof sunglasses
if you're going to be wearing them when playing
sports.
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Step Five
Purchase sun goggles for total protection of your
eyes. These cover a large area and include side
shields. As an added bonus, they also fit over
prescription glasses.
- A darker lens does not necessarily
indicate better protection, and lighter-tinted lenses
offer better visibility. Check labels to find sunglasses
that provide the best protection possible.
- To ensure against mislabeling, you
may want to purchase a UV card, a credit card'size
device for testing sunglasses. Contact an optometrist,
or look for the product online.
- For added eye protection, wear a hat
with at least a 3-inch brim.
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