We've had many warnings about ultraviolet (UV) radiation causing
cateracts and age-related macular degeneration. The rays of the
Sun can cause vision problems. Some quite serious.
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We've learned one of the easiest ways to protect our eyes while
outdoors is wearing eyeglasses. And they don't have to be the
most expensive to protect us from hazardous radiation.
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Look at the label and judge by the numbers. Not so much price or
shade but the percentage of UVB blocked. Some of the more
protective glasses block over 90% of UVB; 60% of UVA, and
96% of visible light. Very good for the brightest of days on beach
or ski slopes. Most of these are very dark but be warned that
the dark color alone is not enough.
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Read the ANSI label. You might be surprised some of the
cheaper ones also afford great protection.
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Good enough for everyday use may be sufficiently tinted to
block 75% UVB, 25% UVA, and 60% visible light.
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Check with eye care professional if you aren't sure about the
right numbers for you. Or if you feel troubled about eye disease
risk.
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