You wear sunscreen to protect your skin, right? So it makes sense that you should give the same amount of care and concern to your eyes, especially in the summer months when we spend more time in the sun.
When we talk about staying healthy, we mostly focus on heart, bones, and brain. But for healthy aging, we also require our eyes to be fit and healthy. With aging, different problems ail our eyes such as loss of vision, cataract, muscular degeneration and night vision problems. There are several nutrients which help to protect our eyes such as Beta Carotene, Vitamin C, plus Zinc, Omega 3 Fats and Vitamin E.
Here are the DOs and DON'Ts to finding the perfect summer sunnies, and why you need to wear them:
Do find a pair that suits your face shape. It’s a well-known fact that an oval face shape suits any frame shape – round, square, oversized, aviators – you name it! You lucky people suit anything. However, other shapes need to choose the one which suits them.
Don’t wear sunglasses that make you look bug-eyed. If you have small features and small faces, it is important to avoid oversized frames and pick a pair that is in proportion to your facial shape and features.
DO wear them in the early morning and in the late afternoon: Think 8 to 10 a.m. and 2 to 4 p.m. The most damaging rays for your eyes and exposing your unprotected eyes are during these times.
DON'T feel like you have to drop a ton of cash: Price does not equal protection; there are many affordable brands out there that work just as well.
DO make sure to check that they are UVA and UVB protected. Wearing sunglasses that aren't UVA or UVB protected put your eyes at a higher risk!
DON'T forget them when you're headed to the beach or for a weekend getaway on the lake. Water reflects 100 percent of rays, meaning a higher risk for your eyes. If you actively avoid water sports you’re not off the hook: dry sand and concrete reflect 25 percent of rays.
DO choose a pair that is comfortable. Let's be real, our faces come in all shapes and sizes, which means the fit is crucial. If you don't like how your sunglasses feel and look, chances are you won't wear them. Unsure of what shapes work best on you?
DON'T feel like you have to drop a ton of cash: Price does not equal protection; there are many affordable brands out there that work just as well.
DO make sure to check that they are UVA and UVB protected. Wearing sunglasses that aren't UVA or UVB protected put your eyes at a higher risk!
DON'T forget them when you're headed to the beach or for a weekend getaway on the lake. Water reflects 100 percent of rays, meaning a higher risk for your eyes. If you actively avoid water sports you’re not off the hook: dry sand and concrete reflect 25 percent of rays.
DO choose a pair that is comfortable. Let's be real, our faces come in all shapes and sizes, which means the fit is crucial. If you don't like how your sunglasses feel and look, chances are you won't wear them. Unsure of what shapes work best on you?
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