SUNGLASSES: To best protect your eyes, choose wisely!

Protect your eyes against harmful UV rays by choosing the right pair of sunglasses! Here’s what you need to remember when picking out a new pair of shades:

Tint: It doesn’t really matter what tint of sunglasses you prefer, since any color can filter out UV waves. Just remember that darker lenses don’t necessarily provide more UV protection.
Polarized: When partaking in activities like fishing, skiing, or driving, polarized lenses block reflective light waves and reduce glare.
Impact resistant: Play ball? Look for impact-resistant shades. The FDA requires sunglasses to survive some impact without fracturing but they don’t need to be shatterproof. Special protective sunglasses made of polycarbonate are your best bet for protecting your eyes while playing sports like baseball, tennis or golf.
Photochromic: These lenses lighten or darken automatically in response to the intensity of the sun’s UV rays. Glasses that morph into sunglasses fall into this category. The only problem with these, says Lee, may be with driving. A car’s windshield blocks out UV rays, so the glasses won’t darken in response to the bright light streaming through.


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