Inexpensive glasses that protect against UV rays?!
Question: Cheap sunglasses do block some light from your eyes, but little light will cause your iris to open up and be exposed to light.
More ultraviolet light is exposed to the eye as well, increasing the damage UV light can cause to the retina.
So which sunglasses do you recommend that isnt too expensive but protects against uv rays?
Answers: Cheap sunglasses do block some light from your eyes, but little light will cause your iris to open up and be exposed to light.
More ultraviolet light is exposed to the eye as well, increasing the damage UV light can cause to the retina.
So which sunglasses do you recommend that isnt too expensive but protects against uv rays?
Any sunglasses you find at an optical store will be guaranteed to give you all the UV protection you need.
Sunglasses on a rack from a pharmacy or a Walmart ( except the optical dept.) don't always give the protection they say they do, plus the fact that the lenses are not of the same optical quality as you will find in an optical store , and may cause eye strain and headaches in the long run.
Expect to pay at LEAST 50 to 60.00 for a good pair, that will not only last you without breaking in a month, but will protect your eyes.
You seem concerned about it, and rightly so...so it isn't the time to cheap out...lol
There are many good brands that don't have to cost as much as Serengetti and Rayban...check around at local optical outlets.
Even the optical Dept. at Walmart should have some good prices on good ones.
I normally wouldn't refer anyone to Walmart Optical, but I'm sure they can't screw up ready made sunglasses...lol
There is not any lense that protect 100% even if they say they do, but any sunglasses that says it protects against uv rays is better than nothing. This can cut down on the development of cataracts.
Look for glasses that say 100% UVA/UVB Protection. The lenses will block 100% of the UV rays that go throught the lens, but it can't stop them all from entering you eyes since the sunglasses don't completely cover your eyes. There are always gaps. Look for glasses that have a curve to them or ones that fit tightly to the curves of your face. The lens material is also important. UV protection in plastic lenses will lose its effectiveness over time, while in a polycarbonate lens it won't break down. If you have any doubt about how much UV protection your sunglasses have, you can get them tested. Most optometrist offices have a UVMeter which measures the percentage of UV rays that are being blocked by your glasses.
It is nice to hear that there are people out there who understand what kind of a negative effect UV rays have on the eyes. It seems that I can warn my patient until I am blue in the face and they never protect themselves. You have restored my faith!