SUNGLASSES: MORE THAN A FASHION STATEMENT 2

In my other write up i explained the harmful effect of the sun on the eyes,so now here are tips on how to protect your eyes.

• Sunglasses are very important expecially when you are outdoors.
  



• Don't look directly into the sun or other high-energy visible light (ex. halogen lights,security or stage lights)




• Eating well, carrots are rich in vitamins A which the retina needs. Also spinach which contains lutein, study has shown that lutein reverses symptoms of macular degeneration.
  

How To Shop For Sunglasses
1. Never buy a sun glass without UV protection. Its the most important. Your sunglasses must provide protection from UV radiation a component of the sun that contributes to most of the eyes diseases.

2. Sunglass lens comes in various tint(ie. colour), colour are applied to sunglasses to help absorb light as they pass them. Darker lens are good but they tend to distort the colour of real life picture, grayish lens are better they reduce brightness but do not distort colour.

3. Watch out for glasses with lens scratch resistance. A thin coating can be applied to the lens to make them more scratch resistant. Plastic lenses scratch more than glass lenses.

4.Sunglasses with mirrored lenses look great but they scratch easily so if you are on a budget lay off these types.

Face shape

• Oval faces can wear just about any shape of glasses, for other face shape its all about balance.




• Round faces should stay away from big round specs




• Long faces need lenses with height




• Short faces will get elongating effect from short frames




• Angular faces should lay off frames with sharp corners

These are my personal favorite, i love bold glasses. Enjoy the sun shine without harming your eye.

Love ciao!