Why You Should Keep Using Your Sunglasses: The Winter Sun Is Not That Innocent!
The indispensable accessory for hot and sunny days, our sunglasses can often be considered chic items associated with summer. With the arrival of autumn, sunglasses can be left on summer days until the sun starts to show its face again with the scorching heat. However, we do not have to wait for the summer to take sunglasses since the winter sun also carries ultraviolet rays that can damage the retina when it comes into contact with the eyes.
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Besides, there is a reason why sunglasses are divided into seasons as winter and summer.
We suggest you use sunglasses throughout the seasons to protect your eyes from the harm caused mainly by ultraviolet rays. Besides, rainy and snowy weather can be harmful as clear and sunny weather since they have the substantial capacity to reflect the sunlight and the level of exposure of the eyes to ultraviolet rays increases.
Of course, there are some tricks to consider when choosing sunglasses to use in winter to avoid eye problems such as watering, stinging or itching or to provide maximum protection in snowy weather.
1. Blocking ultraviolet rays
The first point you should pay attention to when choosing sunglasses you will use in winter is that your glasses have a lens that will block ultraviolet light. Also, try to choose certified sunglasses that have a polarized lens.
2. Wide frames
Especially in winter, it is an advantage that the sunglasses you will wear have large frames. The frame, which is large enough to protect your eyes, should be close to your eyes. Besides, it will be more useful in cold weather conditions if you prefer frames made of materials with a more rigid structure, such as metal, instead of light plastic in your winter preference.
3. Choosing the right colour
Although dark colours such as black, dark blue or dark green are good options for the winter months, you can choose purple or even yellow coloured lenses, too. Choosing the right colour, they reflect less bright light as they are more opaque. In other words, wearing sunglasses in gloomy weather does not darken your vision; on the contrary, it makes your eyes more comfortable.
4. Snow glasses are different!
Yes, our sunglasses daily differ from those designed specifically for snowy weather. Moreover, there is no harm in choosing snow glasses with a special coating developed against icing in your daily life. When using your snow glasses, you should make sure that they fit nicely around your eyes and reach the upper part of your eyes.
