Your Guide to Purchasing the Right SunglassesHave you ever wished you had help in purchasing the right sunglasses for you? Ever bought a pair that broke within a week? The trick to purchasing the right sunglasses is to follow this simple guide. First, consider what sort of activities you will be doing in these sunglasses:
Looking GoodOf course, you can look good in your sporty sunglasses. But if it is looking gorgeous that you are after then go for designer look sunnies. These must still have 100% UV protection in the lenses or they are NOT sunglasses and may do your eyes more damage.Check the tag to make sure they have the 100% UV protection. Beyond that, it is up to you: Who do you want to look like?
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Purchasing the Right Sunglasses for Active sportsWhen choosing sunglasses, look for ones that wrap around the head with good grip at the nose and around the ears. They should be a firm fit. Test the fit by shaking your head and see if they move. The last thing you want to happen in the middle of an important game is for your sunnies to fall off!The lenses need to be plastic, preferably polycarbonate. This has the highest impact resistance so that your lenses won’t break if you get hit in the face by the ball. Under no circumstances should you wear glass lenses while playing sport!! They should be light to wear. You don’t want to be distracted by your sunglasses. Many people prefer polarized lenses for their excellent reduction of glare. But don’t wear them if your sport involves any kind of LCD screen. The polarization makes it difficult to see these screens well. For everything else, polarized lenses are brilliant. Do your sunglasses need to fit underneath a helmet? Pay attention to the thickness of the arms over your ears. Purchasing the Right Sunglasses for Water SportsPolarized lenses are a must for any kind of watersport. They reduce so much of the glare from reflections off the water. You can see into the water, instead of seeing those reflections. It can interfere with LCD displays, such as some fishfinders. So pop them off to look at the screen.For freshwater, it is recommended to choose a lens that is brown or copper in colour. For saltwater go for grey or green-grey. A mirror coating can also help to reduce overall glare. It’s a good idea to go for sunglasses that float, or can take a floater cord attached. That way, when you drop them in the water, you have a chance to get them back. DrivingPolarized lenses are also excellent for driving. It reduces the glare reflecting off the road, off your bonnet and dashboard. They are also good in the wet, allowing you to see the road markings through the water on the road.There are 2 main categories of lens for the road.
Variable tint is great for driving because they adjust to the circumstances. These are called Drivewear ™ . The tint varies according to the amount of UV in the light. They are lighter indoors or on low UV days. They get darker in brighter sunlight and direct sunlight. I love them in my sunglasses. The tint colour gives an extremely clear view with great contrast. They always adjust for me to the perfect level of darkness for the conditions. Because they are polarized, they are very comfortable to wear, even in the rain. Check whether your GPS display is visible with polarized lenses on. If close objects are blurry, you may need reader sunglasses. Not a fan of sunglasses? Here’s the lowdown on UV damage and eyes. Do you need more help purchasing the right sunglasses for your needs? Send me an email with your questions. Return from Purchasing the Right Sunglasses to Optometrist-Advice Home Proudly brought to you by: High Sight Optometry Shop 3, 326 Pennant Hills Rd Carlingford NSW 2118 Sydney Australia Caring for the Sight of Carlingford, North Rocks, Oatlands, Dundas, Telopea, North Parramatta, Northmead, Epping, Beecroft, Eastwood, Parramatta, the Hills District of Sydney.
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