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The lenses of a pair of sunglasses should be dark enough to reduce the glare of bright light, but not so dark that they distort colors in objects, and obviously not so dark that they inhibit your vision. The point is that as long as the lenses are properly tinted, your eyes will be protected. You don’t have to go ‘crazy’ looking for lenses that are so dark that they not only block out the sun’s UV rays, but block out the actual sun itself.
The standard UV protectant level in the sunglass industry is UV400 – across the board – which protects the eyes from 98 per cent of the sun’s ultraviolet rays. And statistics based on testing results from inexpensive sunglasses as compared to the more expensive brands show that even sunglasses in the $5 and below range, provide the same amount of protection as the more costly varieties. So, the good news is, you don’t have to pay more for the best level of protection. And for those who wear prescription sunglasses, something else you might be interested in knowing is that the UV level is the same for both those and the store bought versions.
And for even further comfort and assurance, you might be happy to know that sunglass manufacturers have to follow certain FDA regulations. They have to comply with impact requirements – not saying that sunglasses must be completely shatterproof, but that they will at best, withstand a moderate impact. Sunglass manufacturers also have to follow labeling regulations. No doubt if you’ve ever bought a pair of sunglasses in your lifetime, you’ve had to peal that removable sticker off the front of one of the lenses either before you put them on or afterward when you realize that something’s obstructing your view.
They say you get what you pay for. Well, if you pay for a pair of sunglasses, you’re paying for good eye health.
Gray Rollins writes for MatrixEyewear.com. If you want a cool pair of
sunglasses, consider getting a pair of
Morpheus Sunglasses or
Neo Sunglasses.
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