Why do we recommend sunglasses ALL year round?
Winter is here, and some of us put our sunglasses into hibernation. Take them out of storage!!
Sunglasses are a necessity all year round. Here are 5 reasons you need to pull those sunnies out of the vault.
- UV radiation can be just as damaging in the winter as in summer. The sun sits lower on the horizon, hitting our eyes at a different angle. As a result, these rays can do more damage to your cornea and along your eyelids. A “Jackie O” frame can give your eyes a rest, help keep those wrinkles at bay..and make you look fabulous!
- Reduce headaches and eye fatigue from squinting during sunlight hours. Conditions can be even brighter due to the sun reflecting on snow, ice and even cars. Sunglasses, especially those with polarized lenses, significantly reduce glare, helping you to see you best.
- Many of us suffer from dry eye syndrome. Quality sunglasses protect eyes from the sun, wind and cold air, helping to prevent further dryness. We wear scarves to protect our necks; aren’t your eyes even more important?
- Winter activities can cause snow blindness, also known as sunburned eyes. This harmful exposure is another risk factor for the development of eye diseases like cataracts and macular degeneration.
- Childrens’ eyes need protection, too! The lenses in their eyes are new and clear (this disappears over time). Roughly 25-50% of lifetime UV exposure happens before we turn 18. Set a good example by wearing sunglasses yourself. Most young kids want to be just like their parents, so start them young.