Though we may all love the Orlando sunshine, it is important to protect your eyes from the harmful UV light every day. Whether we realize it or not, our eyes are extremely vulnerable to the sun’s rays. If left unprotected our eyes can be susceptible to cataracts, macular degeneration and photokeratitis.
The Facts About the Sun’s UV Rays
Every year, 3.2 million people go blind from prolonged UV exposure.
Sunlight reflected off of pavement and water is in testified making it more dangerous.
Summer UV levels can be three times higher than in winter.
The sun’s UV light can accelerate the appearance of cataracts.
What Can You Do
Always Protect Your Eyes: The best protection against the sun’s harmful light are sunglasses that block 100 percent of UV rays. Ensure direct sunlight is minimal and choose a close fitting style. Be mindful to wear the sunglasses on an overcast or cloudy day, the suns rays can be just as damaging.
Don’t Forget the Children: Their eyes also need to be protected against the sun with sunglasses and hats.
Annual Comprehensive Eye Exam: An issues detected early can make all the difference in treating and even preventing eye disease.
Types of Prescription Sunglasses
Prescription sunglasses come in just about any lens prescription, progressive, bifocal and presbyopia. Don’t worry, you won’t have to sacrifice on fashion. Prescription sunglasses come in almost all the same designer and fashion as non-prescription. Choose from Major brands like Gucci, Nike, Kate Spade, Marc Jacobs, Bobbie Brown, Converse, Puma, Jones New York, Vera Bradley, Vera Wang, Penguin, Banana Republic.
Another option is ‘transition lenses’ (Photochromic lenses), when exposed to sunlight they automatically darken and when you return indoors they fade back to clear.
As with any sunglasses ensure the lenses block 100% of the sun’s harmful UV rays. The color and darkness of the tint of the lens is not related to the UV protection, so choose the color and tint you’re most comfortable with.
Polarized sunglasses are also available to protect against glare, light bouncing off of reflective surfaces such as sand, water, pavement and snow.
Prescription sunglasses are more affordable than you think, just ask our friendly and highly trained staff at Lake Nona Eye Care, we can design your eyeglass lenses to fit your individual lifestyle and visual needs.