Springtime Ritual: New Sunglasses
At long last there is a break to the weather. Sunny, mild days will lure more of you outdoors.
The smart ones will remember to apply sunblock every morning (keep a bottle on your bathroom sink and use it as a daily moisturizer - men, women, and children). Next, you'll start to look for those sunglasses you wore last summer. "I know I put them somewhere!" (I currently have three pairs hiding on me). Before long you are off to the store to buy another pair of sunglasses. Will you make a savvy purchase?
One of the great things about a WebMD membership is having access to lots of 'behind the scenes' health consumer information. This applies to everyday purchases like sunglasses, too.
Here's a quick breakdown on what to look for in your new sunglasses:
Finally, remember that ordinary sunglasses are not the same product as protective sports eyewear. If you plan to be involved in outdoor athletics or extreme activities it is wise to invest in a high quality pair of indestructable sunshades that will protect your eyes from the seen and the unseen!
Related Topics: Summer Skin Care, Spring Break for your Body
Technorati Tags: eyewear, sunglasses, UV protection
The smart ones will remember to apply sunblock every morning (keep a bottle on your bathroom sink and use it as a daily moisturizer - men, women, and children). Next, you'll start to look for those sunglasses you wore last summer. "I know I put them somewhere!" (I currently have three pairs hiding on me). Before long you are off to the store to buy another pair of sunglasses. Will you make a savvy purchase?
One of the great things about a WebMD membership is having access to lots of 'behind the scenes' health consumer information. This applies to everyday purchases like sunglasses, too.
Here's a quick breakdown on what to look for in your new sunglasses:
- Demand 100% UV protection - protect your eyes from dangerous ultraviolet rays that will age your eyelid skin, accelerate cataract formation, and contribute to vision loss later in life from Age-Related Macular Degeneration.
- Tint is irrelevant - The intensity of the dark tint (or mirror coating) does not correlate with filter strength.
- Stare from glare? Ask about polarized lenses to reduce or eliminate harsh glare
- Wraparounds - Give yourself complete protection
- Durability - Whether prescription or OTC, make sure the lenses are made of polycarbonate.
Finally, remember that ordinary sunglasses are not the same product as protective sports eyewear. If you plan to be involved in outdoor athletics or extreme activities it is wise to invest in a high quality pair of indestructable sunshades that will protect your eyes from the seen and the unseen!
Related Topics: Summer Skin Care, Spring Break for your Body
Technorati Tags: eyewear, sunglasses, UV protection
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I suggest it to everyone especially to download the Emergency First Aid Book. It is a great add on to have in your bag when travelling.
Don't buy sunglasses on the street. You cannot be sure that they have UV protection. Glasses without UV protection are more dangerous than not wearing glasses at all. The reason is that the dark coating dilates your pupil allowing more UV rays in. Best to be sure and confident that the pair of glasses that you intend on purchasing hass 100% UV protection.
I think it's a good idea to wear a baseball type cap or a hat with a brim to prevent the rays from hitting one's eyes from above. There's always that space between the forehead and the top rim of the sunglasses, which must let a lot of damaging rays into the eyes. I would think this is just as important as wearing wraparound sunglasses.
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