sunglasses

Get the facts: Your Risk of Eye Damage From UV Light

Everyone's eyes are susceptible to damage from ultraviolet (UV) light, regardless of age or skin pigmentation. But some people are at higher risk. Children have a high risk of sun damage as they play outside, for example. And some studies show that people with certain eye diseases ...

2022-08-03T09:23:19-07:00

Shopping Sunglasses – Know Your Options: Transition Lenses

If you wear glasses you’re familiar with the hassles of dealing with the sun. You carry your glasses and sunglasses wherever you go, switching back and forth each time you go outside and head back in. A simple alternative is to wear glasses with photochromic or "transition" lenses. These lenses automatically darken ...

2022-08-03T09:23:29-07:00

How to Get the Best UV Protection With Sunglasses

There is no better way to see on a sunny day than by wearing sunglasses. But did you know that sunglasses can also be your first line of defense against ultraviolet (UV) rays that can cause short- and long-term eye damage? When eyes are exposed to strong ...

2021-07-20T08:05:42-07:00