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- Why You Need To Wear Sunglasses In Winter Too
You may be the type of person who never leaves the house without your sunglasses during the warmer months. Not only are they great protection from the sun’s glaring rays, but they’re also quite the accessory these days as well. And if you’re like a lot of people, you probably own more than one pair and scout the sunglass display in the local markets every time you walk by. Well, good for you for taking care of your eyes! But did you know that sunglasses are just important in the winter as they are during the rest of the year? It’s true, and here’s why.
Sunglasses actually play a big role in good eye health. The UV rays from the sun are very strong – all year round – even though they don’t always feel that way on our faces and bodies, especially fingers and toes during the chilling winter months. But nevertheless, they are and we need to protect ourselves – eyes included – from their harmful affects. - Understanding The Uv Protection Factor Of Your Sunglasses
Sunglasses are great in more ways than one. They can compliment your appearance while preventing you to have to squint while outside on a sunny day. But sunglasses are not simply a fashion accessory to be taken lightly. They are actually of major importance for protecting our eyes from the sun’s UV rays which can lead to diseases of the eye when exposed to them over time.
The ultraviolet radiation element in sunlight is divided in two basic areas – UVA and UVB. Sunglasses block both of these types of rays. What exactly is UVA and UVB you ask? Well, UVA represents the ultraviolet radiation that passes through the Earth’s ozone layer, reaches our skin and can lead to premature aging. UVB are also ultraviolet rays, but are absorbed, in great amount, by the ozone layer. Still, they are very harmful and can contribute to the cause of skin cancer and cataracts.
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