three big reasons why you need a habit
of wearing sunglasses no matter your age
hi i'm dr jennifer wan the optometrist
at art and vision eye care in richmond
hill ontario today we're going to talk
all about sunglasses make sure to stay
till the end of the video where i will
debunk some of the most common myths
regarding sunglasses
let's get right to it there are three
major functions of a properly fitted
pair of sunglasses number one
wearing sunglasses with 100 uv
protection can protect you from eye
diseases both in the short and long term
those of you who love spending long days
outdoors especially in the snow and on
the water without the protection of
sunglasses can suffer from
photokeratitis or snow blindness the
condition although is temporary can
cause painful red eyes and blurry vision
for hours and even days we all know to
apply sunscreen to avoid a sunburn on
our skin
remember to wear your sunglasses to
avoid a sunburn on your eyes more
importantly sunglasses can protect you
from sight threatening eye diseases in
the long run studies have shown a
significant increase in the risk of
developing eye diseases such as
cataracts and age-related macular
degeneration with excessive sun exposure
accumulated over time the key is that uv
damage is accumulative which means the
habit of wearing sunglasses need to
start young the younger the better
number two
wearing sunglasses can help prevent
accidents and eye strain or headaches by
choosing polarization of your sunglasses
it filters the amount of light
reflecting off surfaces and into your
eyes polarization not only reduces glare
it makes images look sharper and clearer
increasing visual clarity and comfort
sunglasses with the right tint and
darkness for the appropriate activity
can keep you from squinting and help to
prevent unnecessary eye strain and
headaches while it is great that
sunglasses provide our eyes greater
comfort outdoors it is even more
important that by seeing clearer it may
help to prevent serious accidents either
with outdoor sports or while driving on
the road number three the habit of
wearing sunglasses can help prolong your
youthful appearance our most thin and
delicate skin on the body is around the
eyes wearing large uv protected
sunglasses can help prevent premature
wrinkles fine lines and sunspots from
appearing around the eyes due to uv
damage not to mention it can totally be
a fashion statement making you look and
feel instantly young and fun
as promised i'm going to dedicate the
remainder of the video to debunk some of
the most common myths regarding
sunglasses myth number one
you don't need sunglasses on cloudy days
just like skin eyes can accumulate uv
radiation even on overcast days so make
sure to wear proper skin and eye
protection while outdoors myth number
two
sunglasses are not appropriate for
people with prescription glasses
fact anyone who is exposed to uv needs
to protect themselves with sunglasses
people who regularly wear prescription
glasses should wear prescription
sunglasses when they're outside or
purchase photochromic lenses that
transition to sunglasses when exposed to
uv light even those wearing contact
lenses with uv protecting properties
should wear sunglasses over top to
protect the exposed parts of the eye
myth number three the sun is weaker in
the non-summer seasons so eyes are safe
from damaging uv rays
fact similar to cloudy days
cold days also carry uv risk the sun is
present all year round which means uv
rays are constant regardless of weather
uv rays can't be seen but their
long-term effects are damaging to the
eyes myth number four the darker the
sunglasses the better the protection
fact
uv protection has nothing to do with the
darkness or the color of a lens the
darkness of a lens is only for
controlling the perceived lightness of
your environment and should be based on
what enhances your performance and
comfort to review wearing sunglasses can
help protect your eyes from eye diseases
prevent eye strain and possibly serious
accidents and even prolong your youthful
appearance and with all the sunglass
myths debunked there really is no good
reason not to have a habit of wearing
sunglasses outdoors if you happen to be
in the greater toronto area and you want
to see some of the most stylish
hand-picked sunglasses in town make sure
to check us out at arden vision eye care
in richmond hill ontario you can find
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