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  • 5 Tips When Shopping for Sun Glasses

    5/24/2010

    Many people find direct sunlight too bright to be comfortable. During outdoor activities, the human eye can receive more light than usual. Healthcare professionals recommend using proper eye protection whenever outside especially during bright sunny days.

    It is very important to realize when shopping for a new pair of sun glasses, UV protection should be your #1 objective!

    Below are 5 tips when purchasing new sun glasses...

    Tip #1 Look for the label identifying UV protection that blocks out 99-100% UVA/ UVB rays.

    Tip #2 Test lenses so that they are free of distortion/ imperfections by viewing a straight edge at arms length. You should continue to see a straight edge without any curve or distortion.

    Tip #3 Look for sunglasses that are close-fitting, wrap-around the eye area, and hug the face preventing UV light from getting in the sides and top of the frames.

    Tip #4 Don’t go by color or darkness of the lens. The outer coating (which is clear) filters out the UV rays, not the color. The color does provide some comfort, but without a UV coating, the darker colors actually fool your eye into opening up more and let in more harmful rays. A lenses that is colored gray, green, or brown is the best recommendation

    Tip #5 Price is not important! The bottom line is getting maximum UV protection. The higher price just means you may be paying for a designer label or expensive metal frames. Research shows that cheaper plastic frames may last longer. 

    What Eyewear Is Recommended W    hen Tanning Indoors?

    When using any type of sun tanning system; tanning bed, tanning booth, stand up or canopy unit…it is equally important to protect your eyes with only FDA certified, goggles of eyewear.

    Some mistakenly believe that it is not necessary to use any eye protection while using indoor tanning equipment, because all one has to do is close your eyes. Not true!

    Always use proper FDA approved eyewear when using
    any type of sun tanning system, including both
    commercial and home tanning beds.     

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