Sunglasses, More Than Style, Health Matters Too

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Article Title: Sunglasses, More Than Style, Health Matters Too

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Believe it or not, the first " sunglasses " were made in China

sometime in the 1400's. The purpose of these sunglasses was far

from protecting the eye from the sun. It seems that Chinese

judges wore these glasses into court in order to hide their eye

expressions while listening to cases. Hmmmm, gives new meaning

to the phrase " who is that behind those Grants " doesn't

it?

Today, sunglasses are worn by millions all over the world. They

come in hundreds of colors and styles. There is a pair of

sunglasses out there to suit every budget, fashion desire or

sporting necessity. They range from the $2.00 a pair plastic

knock-off's available at the Weir's Beach boardwalk to Maui Jim

Whalers priced at $335.00 to the Interchangeable Series,

that have a dozen different colored lenses available.

For a lot of people wearing sunglasses is a fashion statement.

It seems that it's the designer name and style that hits the

spot. " Just think of how those tortoise Alma J-Lo sunglasses

will set off my new pink Juicy tee. " There are many different

designer sunglasses out there. All the big designers have

sunglass lines, Dolce & Gabbana, Missoni, Versace, Prada,

Fendi, Salvatore Ferragamo and the list goes on and on. Even

Stella McCartney has put her name on a line of designer

sunglasses with prices up in the $400.00 range.

For the hiker, biker, kayaker, skier, golfer, or anyone else

who spends time outdoors partaking in any type of sport, eye

protection, as well as lens filtering is key. As with the

sunglasses mentioned above, the lens is the most important

aspect of most sports sunglasses. There are lenses specifically

designed for sunny conditions and lenses specifically designed

for flat light conditions. Dark lenses and rose colored lenses

are best for sunny conditions. Yellow or orange lenses are best

for low light conditions. Some popular sports sunglass

manufacturers are Bolle', , Rudy, Adidas, Body Specs and

Spy Scoop. As with the designer sunglasses mentioned above,

there are an endless array to choose from. Shatterproof poly

carbonate lenses are what most sunglass manufacturers use. The

Food and Drug Administration has ruled that all sunglasses, for

fashion or for sport, must have impact resistant lenses.

In the end though, it appears what really counts in choosing

your sunglasses is not the designer, color of lens, type of

frame style you choose or the price you pay. It's the UV light

protection. It is as important to protect your eyes from the

sun as it is to protect your skin from the sun. Although it is

still debated, some medical professionals believe that daily

exposure to UVB rays may cause cataracts. There are government

standards for lenses that claim to have UV protection. The

darkness of sunglass lenses is not an indicator of UV

protection and has no effect on UV rays. What are called " UV

Protective " sunglasses actually have a lens that absorb the

rays. Look for sunglasses that offer at least 98% protection

from both UVA and UVB rays.

Most importantly, have fun choosing!

About The Author: This article courtesy of

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