Made in the Shade: a Sunglass Shopping Guide
Are you going to the islands, or to an equally sunny climate? If you don’t have a pair that you love already, you’re going to need some, even if you think you don’t or plan to wear a wide-brimmed hat.
Why do you need sunglasses?
UV Protection. The sun’s UV radiation can cause cataracts, cancer of the eyelids and skin, photokeratitis (or snow blindness, which is a temporary but painful sunburn of the eye’s surface.)
Blue-Light Protection. Prolonged blue-light exposure is a risk factor for macular degeneration, especially in individuals who are “sun sensitive.”
Comfortable vision. The sun’s brightness and …read more
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