Why Sunglasses Should Be Worn All Year Round
Many people only wear sunglasses when they go on holiday or on the hot, sunny days that we have in the UK in the summer months. Wearing sunglasses more often can help to protect the eyes and help maintain the long term health of your eyes.
What are the benefits of wearing sunglasses all year round?
Protection from UV rays that lead to health issues
Even though UV rays are less strong in winter compared to summer, UV light is still present and can cause cataracts and macular degeneration. With macular degeneration, your central vision becomes blurry and exposure to UV light has been found to increase the possibility of developing it. With cataracts, the lens of the eye becomes cloudy over time, which happens with ageing, but UV rays speed up the ageing process of your eyes.
Protection from allergens
Wearing sunglasses also helps to keep your eyes protected from allergens and other irritants. If you suffer from hay fever, sunglasses will keep pollen out of your eyes and they will also protect your eyes from dust and any other types of irritants.
Safer driving
It is a good idea to keep a spare pair of sunglasses in your car in case you need to drive when it is sunny. Driving in bright sunlight can be dangerous, with the sun glaring in your eyes preventing you from seeing the road and oncoming traffic clearly.
Reduces wrinkles around eyes
When you wear sunglasses, you are not just protecting your eyes but also the skin around your eyes. Crows’ feet and other lines appear around the eyes as you get older but UV rays also speed up the ageing of skin. So, wearing sunglasses all year round will help to slow down the onset of wrinkles around your eyes.
Prevent eye strain
When you are trying to focus your eyes on something in the bright sunshine, your eyes strain to see, which can cause headaches, as well as contributing towards wrinkles around your eyes. When you wear sunglasses, you can focus without needing to strain your eyes, even in really bright sun.
They look stylish
Although the health benefits of wearing sunglasses are the main priority, there are other benefits to be gained, such as looking fashionable with a nice pair of sunglasses. There is such a huge range of different styles and brands available to choose from, providing you with a great style accessory, all year round.
Why not treat yourself to some new sunglasses, so that you can have the maximum UV protection and the latest style of sunglasses? Book an appointment at Harrold Opticians to pick your perfect pair of sunglasses.
