Last Updated on January 7, 2021
Going out in cloudy or foggy weather without wearing UVA glasses, or at least polarized glasses, to reduce the intensity may cause you eye damage in the long run.
The risk is especially higher during snowy days as snow reflects UV light from the sun which may lead to snow blindness.
Ordinary sunglasses may not protect your eyes from UV rays, but they can at least reduce the intensity of light.
#4 – Expensive or cheap sunglasses…it doesn’t matter
It really does, so if you’re thinking about purchasing cheap sunglasses online, please reconsider your decision!
The thing is, you may not notice the difference between an expensive pair of sunglasses and cheap sunglasses, but it becomes evident when you experience eye strain and even headaches.
Cheap sunglasses are typically made of cheap plastic that can damage your eyesight, much like used eyeglasses do. There is no doubt about it.
So if you’re willing to invest in buying stylish sunglasses, you might as well get yourself some good-quality UVA glasses with UV400 labels that protect eyes from both UVA and UVB rays that burn the skin, and avoid eye problems such as bad eyesight.
#5 – Scratches aren’t a big deal
What dangerous, false claim that is!
Scratches on your lenses can obscure vision, strain and tire your eyes, and cause you headaches, especially if you wear them all day.
Even the tiniest, lightest scratches on the lenses of your sunglasses can scatter light and if you already have bad eyesight or eye problems, that’s bad news for you because scratched glasses, like dirt on a windshield, can make everything worse!
Always discard scratched eyeglasses or sunglasses for the sake of your eye health!
#6 – Bonus
Guess what we haven’t told you yet!
Sunglasses, no matter what type they are, can exhaust your eyes if you wear them on a regular basis and cause health problems.
Both sunlight and darkness release hormones in our brains and our eyes need natural sunlight to help regulate your hormones like the sleep hormone, Melatonin.
