National Sunglasses Day: We Help You Look and See Your Best

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National Sunglasses Day is Tuesday, June 27. It’s an annual day of recognition designed to boost awareness of the importance of wearing sunglasses to protect the eyes from the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) rays.

Consumers will undoubtedly see special offers of all sorts promoting sunglass sales and usage, while eye care providers will be using traditional and digital marketing methods to educate customers about sunglasses and eye safety, as well as drive the sale of sunglasses.

The Vision Council, which originated National Sunglasses Day, reports that in 2016, their efforts and the efforts of eye care providers nationwide, resulted in more than half a billion consumer media impressions. Clearly, sunglasses and eye protection from UV rays is big business!

We’re learning more and more everyday how important protecting your eyes from the dangers of UV light is, and while it’s never too late to don your a pair of protective shades, the sooner you begin protecting your eyes, the better. Much of the damage from exposure to the sun is cumulative, such as cataracts and cancer of the tender, exposed skin around the eyes and eyelids.

Protect Yourself Early and Always

Infants benefit from wearing shades, just as adults do, so you’re never really too young to begin wearing sunglasses. The problem with infants is that rather than wear sunglasses as intended, they typically prefer to play with them or chew on them or make a game of “fetch” by tossing them on the floor or ground to see how many times Mom or Dad or brother or sis will dutifully retrieve them. So for the really young, a wide rim hat, umbrella, or other covering might be more appropriate. But as soon as a child is willing to tolerate sunglasses, wearing them whenever he or she is outdoors is a great lifetime habit to establish.

Even when you’re older, it’s never too late to start wearing eye protection—especially in bright sunlight, high altitudes, at the beach, out on the water, or in snow covered terrain. In fact, you should really wear sunglasses whenever you’re outdoors.

The goal is to protect your eyes from the sun’s damaging rays from above as well as sunlight that’s reflected off a variety of surfaces, such as water, snow, or beach sand. While exposure is greatest on bright, sunny days, even cloudy days can pose a problem, just as you can get a sunburn when it’s overcast.

Do It with Style

With today’s sunglass technology, you don’t have to give up looking good to get the kind of protection you need. Sure, wrap-around sunglasses will offer the most protection, typically absorbing 100 percent of UV rays, but let’s face it, from a fashion perspective, they’re not for everyone.

Consider these sunglass selection tips from the American Academy of Ophthalmology:

  1. Buy sunglasses marked with a sticker or tag indicating 100 percent UV protection, or ask your eye care provider to ensure they offer verified UV protection.
  2. When it comes to sunglasses, the greater their coverage area, the more protection for your eyes and the sensitive skin around them, which means less sun damage.
  3. Be aware that darker lenses don’t always protect you better. As long as the lenses are properly coated for UV protection (see #1 above), lens shade and color are more about personal preference than anything else.
  4. Polarized and highly reflective lenses can reduce strain on your eyes due to glare from reflective surfaces, but polarization alone does not offer protection from UV rays.
  5. The cost of sunglasses relates more to fashion and quality/durability than to the level of UV protection they afford. Many affordable sunglass options can provide verified 100% UV protection, though they may not look as good or last as long as more expensive options.

Promote Sunglass Safety

While National Sunglasses Day is a one-day commemoration, sunglass-related eye safety is a lifelong commitment. The Vision Council offers a number of online resources designed to help eye care providers educate consumers about the efficacy of wearing sunglasses to prevent eye disease. For more information, check out the following links:

 

We’ll Help You Look and See Your Best

The professionals at Sunglass and Optical Warehouse are pleased to offer the greater San Diego area’s largest selection of prescription and non-prescription sunglasses to accommodate virtually all your sunglasses needs. Young or old, traditional or high fashion—when it comes to sunglasses, we can fit your face comfortably with a new pair of shades that are just right for you and/or your family members. We’ve been serving individuals and families for more than 30 years, and we’re keenly aware that if sunglasses aren’t on the wearer’s face, they’re not protecting his or her eyes. Our goal is to fit you with sunglasses that are comfortable, effective, and that help you look and see your best.

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