Posted by Real Shades
Although sunglasses are considered to be more of a fashion statement than functional eyewear, they can nevertheless protect the eyes from sun damage. UV rays are invisible to the eyes, but they can still cause serious damage including snow blindness and even macular degeneration. Here are some more risks you’re running when you step out of the door without your pair of sunglasses:
Increased chance of eye diseases
Without sunglasses to block out those harmful UV rays, you increase the chance of developing serious health conditions such as photokeratitis (snow blindness), pterygia, pingueculae, macular degeneration and even cataracts. Even exposure to the sun’s high-energy visible radiation can increase the long-term risks of developing macular degeneration.
Additionally, in extreme cases, too much sun exposure to the eyes can cause cataracts of the eye which create blindness. This is especially important to consider with children because they aren’t fully aware of the way their actions can affect them later on. Also, direct sunlight onto the eyelids could turn into skin cancers such as basal cell carcinoma.
Children are more susceptible to sun damage
Children’s eyes are more sensitive to UV rays. As such, their retinas are more likely to suffer sun damage. Spending too much time outside without protective eyewear can lead to vision problems later on in life.
Sun glare while driving
Wearing sunglasses while driving is essential, as it drastically reduces the glare of environmental light and increases your range of vision. After all, you will be more able to identify dangers on the road and avoid accidents when you’re able to see.
Debris
Wrap-around sunglasses help to shield your eyes against wind and debris, keeping them free from dust and other irritants. Without protective eyewear, you could end up with irritating conditions such as dry-eye syndrome.
Without sunglasses, your eyes and health are at risk. So do yourself a favor and buy a pair of shades from Real Shades. With 100% UVA and UVB protection, your eyes will be well-protected from anything that nature throws at it.
