5 good reasons to use sunglasses

It is easy to forget that the sun isn’t just a good thing. We are dependent on it for both temperature and to produce vitamin D but that doesn’t necessarily mean all sunrays are good sunrays. There are several good reasons for you to use sunglasses.

When the sun is shining, sunrays hit the earth’s surface and penetrates our skin. By using sun protection factor we do protect our self against the dangerous UV-rays. But what about your eyes? The sun’s ruthless rays go deep into our body and function as an onset for several processes in the skin. Our eyes let 10-20% of the UV-rays in. If we don’t protect our self against it, it may hurt our sight. It takes time to realize when the eye has been burned. It is both hurtful and unpleasant, so don’t forget the easy protection. Here are 5 good reasons to use sunglasses.

1: avoid cataracts and permanent damage on your cornea

UV-rays are damaging for our eyes. Cataracts is a state where your sight may get blurry and your eyes struggle to adjust to bright sunlight. Cataracts often-time follow eye damage, which can appear if you don’t use sunglasses when needed.

2: steer clear of headache

We’ve all been there. A lovely sunny day is rarely wrong but as the night falls the head starts aching after an entire day of squinting. Our eyes get tired by the strain and you will feel it in your eyes as you do in your body after spending a day in the sun.

3: skip dry eyes and photosensitivity

Your eyes will have better conditions to work in if you remember to use sunglasses. The dark glasses give your eyes a comfortable shade and let them relax. Photosensitivity appear when you struggle to handle bright environment. This can be avoided by a regular use of sunglasses.

4: no foreign matters in your eye

Sunglasses also function as a protection against foreign matters in your eye. Make sure to choose sunglasses by activity type. If you’re going to wander around the city or lay on the beach you can expect completely different aspects of your glasses compared to when completing an obstacle race. Make sure to use sunglasses by the type of activity you are planning to do.

5: you can get sunglasses with strength

If you’re already having some issues with your sight, you should use sunglasses with strength. That way you will get both the UV-protection and maintain the glasses’ original purpose. By using sunglasses with strength, you also maintain your abilities as a driver and may prevent dangerous situations.

Use sunglasses to:

• Keep out the damaging UV-rays
• Lowering the bright light
• Protect your eye against foreign matters

What sunglasses should you chose?

There are endless amounts of sunglasses. You won’t just find them at the optician. They are found anywhere from clothing shops to gas stations and small, local souvenir shops. It doesn’t matter as much where you by them from as to whether or not they are certified. Sunglasses come with a CE-mark that tells it satisfies the demands set by the EU for protection against UVA and UVB rays.

Kids have much more sensitive eyes than grown-ups. Their eyes aren’t fully developed, and will at most let 75% of the UV-rays in. As mentioned, grown-ups let 10-20% in, meaning much can be done by wearing a couple of good sunglasses when the conditions ask for it. Keep in mind that cloudy weather isn’t UV-free. The rays get through the clouds too. You should use sunglasses all year, just as you should use sun protection factor all year around.

Both skin and eyes need protection

Make sure that you protect both skin and eyes against the damaging sunrays. Use SPF and sunglasses and avoid being in direct sunlight when it is too strong. Did you know that you can get a deep, golden tan without having to spend hours frying in the sun? Read more about how the dietary supplement Royal Tan gives you the nutrients you need to benefit fully from the sun here.

• See also: D-vitamin and why you need it!