Sunglasses and the importance of having good quality ones

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Everyone knows that some sunglasses, and more today, they are not simply to protect oneself since we give them an aesthetic value in our look.

Although more and more people decide to use certain sunglasses not approved leaving aside the main function for which they were created, which is none other than to take care of our eyesight, it is true that there is more awareness about the correct use of them.

All the sunglasses They were not created to have a purely aesthetic function.

Thanks in large part to social media, the boom in the sale of sunglasses has allowed the most exclusive models to reach all parts of the world, but, in addition, we receive adequate information on what we consider to be sunglasses quality.

In addition, hundreds or thousands of professionals in this sector offer their advice and advice, often free of charge, so that you can choose the crystals that will best suit your personal, social and geographical situation, since the sun is not the same in Malaga as it is in To Coruña.

The crystals of the sunglasses They are the most important thing.

According to the percentage of the shade of the crystals we can classify them as follows.

FILTER 0 in sunglasses.

The shade of the glass is between 3 – 20%: It offers the least protection. Colorless or very light filter. Typically sports or protective eyewear designed to protect against wind, dust, or debris, but not the sun.

FILTER 1 in sunglasses.

The shade of the glass is between 20 and 58%: For partly cloudy days. Very light colored lenses, usually yellow or orange, suitable for weaker solar radiation or as protection against wind or dust.

FILTER 2 in sunglasses.

The shade of the glass is between 58 and 82%: Suitable for normal summer days. Medium dark filter suitable for medium solar radiation and casual wear. The tint is slightly lighter than usual.

It can be used for spring and autumn walks on sunny days. They are also useful while driving and frequently alternate shade and sun.

 

FILTER 3 in sunglasses.

The shade of the glass is between 82 and 92%: Offers intensive protection. Recommended for holidays by the sea, in southern Europe and for mountain walks.

Dark filter suitable for intense sun, radiation on the beach or in the city. This category is typical for most types of glasses and sunglasses. It is perfect for the summer because it provides a higher degree of protection against solar radiation than the previous category.

FILTER 4 in sunglasses.

The shade of the glass is between 92 and 97%: Particularly strong protection, suitable for high mountains and glaciers

Category 4 glasses and sunglasses are prohibited in road traffic.

It is marked with the symbol of a crossed out car. Very dark filter for very intense solar radiation. glasses and sunglasses for mountains or deserts and everywhere where the sunlight is not only extremely strong, but also highly reflective.

This is the basic hierarchy that we have to take into account first when choosing the type of sunglasses that we need for our eyes, but there are other factors to take into account:

• CE: The CE mark that we find printed on the temples in many of the sunglasses of the market means that they protect against UV rays of 380 nM in addition to the fact that the product complies with the standards established by the European Community, which is why it is also a quality and guarantee certificate.
• Polarization: It is a coating that prevents intense reflections and glare in strong light incidences in places such as snow or water. They are also highly recommended for drivers.
• Extra protection: Many times light and UV rays can reach our eyes through the upper or lateral areas of the sunglassesThat is why the thickness of the frame and the color, as well as the opacity, give us extra protection by preventing these rays from reaching our retinas.

There are a few more features than our sunglasses they may have, but it is true that with these that we are talking about you will be perfectly protected from the sun. The only thing that remains for you to see is what is the aesthetic that best suits your look or outfit.

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Data obtained from YourOptometrist

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