The Sunglasses

Sunglasses are a cool accessory. They can stylishly complement your outfit, hide tired eyes or be the jewel with which you want to be noticed. Everyone has at least a pair of sunglasses, and many of us fuss in front of the mirror, choosing which ones are best for today.

Why it is important to wear sunglasses in nature both in summer and in winter

Sunglasses are not just fashion, however. They protect your eyes from dangerous ultraviolet rays and should be worn in all seasons.

Interesting facts about sunglasses

• Only about 25% of them are worn to protect the eyes. The rest are bought as a fashion accessory;
• British singer Elton John owns the largest number of sunglasses. He even has his own fashion collection of such;
• The most famous Aviator model is a product of science, not fashion. They are designed to reduce dizziness and headaches from glare in the sky at high altitudes;
• The difference between the cheap and the expensive is that the cheap only manage to block the sun's rays, and the expensive achieve complete eye protection.

During the summer

During the warm summer months, sunglasses perfectly complement your more extravagant look. With them you can be colorful and up-to-date. They are in tune even with your new swimsuit.

Most importantly, in the summer the UV index reaches very high values ​​and the glasses protect up to 100% of your vision. They must be certified and meet all international quality and safety standards.

The reflections of the waves and the sparkling waters of the water basins also irritate the eyes and increase the need for protection.

During the winter

Some people think we don't need sunglasses in the winter. And why, when the harmful ultraviolet rays are still here? They are completely invisible and this makes them even more insidious. Determining here is the question of how much time we spend in the sun, whether it is summer or winter.

Just as in winter we protect our whole body from wind and cold, so it is necessary to protect our eyes. Sunglasses protect you from the winter wind, do not allow dust and snowflakes to get into your eyes.

The sun's rays reflected in the snow and ice are also dangerous. If you look at the bright snow with unprotected eyes for a long time, you can even get temporary "snow blindness".

Apart from UV rays in all seasons, sunglasses protect you from fatigue all year round. In very bright light, you instinctively narrow your eyes. This automatically leads to fatigue and headaches.

Making different grimaces in order to reduce the light in your eyes contributes to the appearance of wrinkles over the years. Here, sunglasses come to your aid again.

Protection

Sight is one of the most valuable senses. It provides about 90% of the information about the surrounding world. How beautiful everything around, especially in nature and how lucky we are to be able to see it in all its glory. That is why we must protect him and provide him with maximum protection every day. The phrase "Keep it as your eyes" is not accidental. Extremely dangerous ultraviolet rays increase the risk of damage to the eyes and skin in all seasons of the year.

Children are most susceptible to visual impairment due to the greater transparency of the intraocular lens. It allows more radiation to reach the retina. Therefore, eye protection with appropriate sunglasses is recommended from an early age.

To determine the degree of protection of your windows, you should know that they are classified in categories from 0 to 4.

When buying your sunglasses, choosing 100% (UV400) protection is the best option. So in both winter and summer, you know you've done the best for your eyes. However, it is good to talk to opticians to get maximum information. They will also help you choose the most suitable sunglasses and according to the shape of your face.

Sunglasses can also be in different lens colors. We choose them according to whether we will use them in the summer light days, in winter sports or for driving.

• Yellowish ones have less protection from brightness, but they enhance the contrast in low light. They are suitable for skiing, snowboarding, other winter sports or just relaxing among the white beauties of the mountain;
• Reddish lenses provide very good visibility in low sunlight and increase contrast. They are suitable for driving;
• Brownish colors are the classic of the summer months. They block much of the sunlight and increase visual acuity;
• Greens maintain color balance and increase contrast;
• Grays are neutral. Reduce sunlight but do not distort colors. Reduce glare, making them suitable for both sea and snow;

The polarization of the sunglasses is also important. It is different protection from UV rays. The polarizing filter removes glare and is a must for summer and winter sports and while driving.

So, the cheap and low-quality options transmit many of the harmful ultraviolet rays. They only manage to reduce sunlight. They can be dangerous for your eyesight. By reducing the brightness of the sunlight, the false glasses cause the pupil to dilate. This causes even more harmful rays to enter the eye.

For optimal eye protection it is mandatory:

1. When choosing sunglasses, look for the marker Сϵ, which means that the European requirements for 100% UV protection are met.

2. To be worn all year round, despite the false feeling that only in summer there is danger to your eyes.

Wearing sunglasses, at first glance, seems to have aesthetic and fashion motives. And yet, when we wear them for a long time, we realize how unburdened and tired our eyes are. In nature, thanks to sunglasses, we can stare for hours at the "big blue" or the white "brocade" mountains. They are mandatory in some summer and winter sports such as water skiing, mountaineering and snowboarding.

So, is it time for nature adventures? The season doesn't matter. We dress in comfort, dress in freshness and put on our favorite sunglasses. Along the way we meet other smiling fans of "protected eyes". Hey, isn't this the optician? We casually take off our sunglasses and wink at her conspiratorially…

Photos: Gog Eyewear