Recommended Types of Sunglasses
Most of the sunglasses are designed to protect our eyes from the harmful effects of the sun. The labels on sunglasses usually protect against UV rays and other types of natural radiation. It's important to know what kind of light is needed to protect your eyes, and what types of light are not necessarily harmful. Blocks 99% of UV rays It would be best if you always bought sunglasses with this feature. Long-term exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation in the sun has been linked to cataracts and eye growth, including cancer. UVB radiation is considered more dangerous to the eyes and skin than UVA radiation. Both plastic and glass lenses absorb some UV rays, but UV absorption can be improved during manufacturing by adding chemicals to the lens material or by using special lens coatings. Look for sunglasses that block 99% or 100% of UV rays. Some manufacturers' labels say "UV absorbs up to 400 nanometers." This is the same as 100% UV absorption. Ground and Polished Some o...