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Home > UV Protection and Prescription Sunglasses UV Protection and Prescription SunglassesWith summer just around the corner it’s time to starting think about UV rays again. You should protect your skin from harmful UV rays, as well as your eyes. Sunglasses provide protection from UV damage. Different types of lenses provide varying strengths of UV protection. Here are a few things to keep in mind when shopping for a pair of new sunglasses: · Sunglasses made with triacetate- This material is typically used in cheaper sunglasses and only provides about 40 percent protection from harmful UV rays. · Polycarbonate lenses – These lenses will provide you 100 percent protection against UV damage. · Lenses marked CR-39R plastic – 88 percent of harmful UV rays will be absorbed through these types of lenses. · Polarized sunglasses – These glasses also provide 100 percent protection. They are ideal for minimizing glare. Sunglasses with 100 percent UV protection are highly recommended to prevent any damage to your eyes that could affect your vision. Debunking Sunglasses Myths There are a lot of rumors going around about sunglasses. Here are some of the facts about sunglasses you should know: · Wearing a hat in the sun does not mean you don’t need to wear sunglasses. · Quality sunglasses do not have to be expensive. · Different lens colours don’t provide different levels of protection. The types of material the lenses are made of do. When shopping for sunglasses, make sure you are buying from a reputable company. Readerwear offers prescription reading sunglasses in many different styles with full UV protection. |
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