Sunglasses Are a Necessary Accessory

When you think of Tom Crews, and a picture of him comes into your mind, isn't he always wearing sunglasses? Is it just a "cool" thing, is he covering up his bloodshot eyes, or is he really trying to protect his vision.

Some people may occasionally use sunglasses to cover up the condition of their eyes, i.e., black eye, pink eye, or dark circles under their eyes. But quality sunglasses serve a very important function in preserving and protecting your eyes from the suns harmful ultraviolet rays. Unprotected exposure can increase the risk of developing cataracts and damaging the retina, which could lead to total blindness. Having a good pair of sunglasses is an investment in protecting your vision.

Sunglasses come in different colors, sizes and styles, such as, Aviator, Sport, Polarized, Over-sized, Goggles, Motorcycle, Celebrity, Driving, and Fit-Over. You have a choice in the color of the lens, they can be grey, brown, blue, rose, or smoke. Whatever you need to protect your vision is available.

Are Polarized Sunglasses Better?

Both traditional and polarized sunglasses reduce glare, but polarized sunglasses are designed to increase contrast sensitivity; therefore you should be able to see objects clearer with polarized sunglasses.

Does The Color Of The Lens Matter?

Never judge a pair of sunglasses by its lens color, at least not for eye protection purposes. It isn't the tint on the lens that gives the sunglasses the ability to block UV (ultraviolet) rays. When sunglasses are made, the lenses are treated with UV-absorbing chemicals, it's these chemicals that allow the sunglasses to block UV light.

Should You Always Wear Sunglasses When Outside?

You should protect your eyes every time you go outdoors. UV rays are present every day, whether cloudy or sunny, regardless of the season. Just like you apply sun screen to protect your skin from the harmful UV rays, you should also wear sunglasses to protect your eyes whenever you are outdoors.