Info about Eye Wear
Protect your eyes from the UV rays!
We talk a lot about the danger that the sun represent for our skin, but little about how UV rays affect our eyes. Throughout, but especially in summer, do not forget your sunglasses. And when you buy new sunglasses be demanding, and choosing the right ones.
If you do not protect your eyes from ultraviolet light can affect us. In general, any prolonged exposure increases the risk of the conjunctiva, early cataracts and corneal diseases. The only solution is sunglasses that properly protects our eyes. The choice of lens-filter is essential. Nothing is more damaging to eyes than to be wrongly protected. What do not filter enough UV rays, or little, they touch directly on the retina.
Sunglasses are not chosen according to the model frame and lens color, but their UV protection factor. There are five state filter to 0-4. Some sunglasses provide 100% filtration of UV rays.
It is advisable to avoid sunglasses that are too small and choose those with large frames enough to protect your eyes and corners. Be careful to photochromatic glasses which, although they are very comfortable, but poorly adapted to the extreme conditions in the mountains or the sea. Another way to protect your eyes is to wear a wide sun hat.
• Most affected are:
• Children
• Still immature, their eyes are most affected by UV rays.
• Elderly
• Starting at age 50, the eyes become thinner. Some vision problems are fragile and requires precautions. Especially cataract, which leads blindness, must wear powerful glasses.
• Drivers
Because of bright sunlight they risk to be blinded by the light, it can be one of the causes of accidents. Outdoor workers are permanently exposed to sunlight and must protect their eyes as often as possible.
• Tourists
As the altitude increases, increases the amount of UV rays, not to mention the reflection from snow. Without adequate protection is very dangerous. Sea, sand and water reflect sunlight, emphasizes the degree of danger.