How Customized Sunglasses Protect Your Vision and Make You Look Good?

Take a walk on any sunny day and you are bound to see people shading their eyes behind a pair of fashion sunglasses. It's an easy bet since 83% of U.S. men and 89% of U.S. women wear sunglasses regularly. But are they wearing the right pair?

When most people buy sunglasses, they choose a pair from a department store spinner rack. Few consider the materials they are made from or if they will protect their eyes. They want sunglasses that say they are way ahead of the latest fashion trend.

Sunglasses should offer more than a fashion statement. They should protect the wearer's vision and provide an unobstructed view. If you don't think you can find that from a department store, consider customizing your sunglasses with an expert.

Why Customize Your Sunglasses?

There are many reasons why people choose customization. If you wear prescription sunglasses, customization can help ensure your lenses are made of the best material and provide clear vision. Durable frames and scratch-resistant coatings can extend the life of your sunglasses, as well.

Maybe you prefer polarized sunglasses. Polarized frames only allow vertical light waves through, blocking horizontal light waves. This reduces overall glare, including from wet roads, window reflection, and more.

Fashion sunglasses matter, too. When sunglasses improve your appearance and suit your wardrobe, they can boost individual confidence and simply make you happier.

The Health Benefits of Sunglasses

Sunglasses do more than alleviate squinting. They also protect your vision from the sun's ultraviolet (UV) radiation.

UV rays can do a lot of damage. One form, UVA, can make it more difficult to see fine detail by messing with your macula, which sends signals to your brain to help it decipher light to create images. And UVB rays can damage your eye's cornea and lens if left unchecked.

When selecting customized prescription sunglasses or polarized sunglasses make sure they block 99% to 100% of harmful UVA and UVB rays. Boost the benefits of your pair by also requesting sunglasses that:

• Stop 75% to 90% of visible light
• Are made with a lens that provides proper color correction
• Have lenses with equal darkness levels throughout, protecting your whole eye

Add These Customizations to Your List

Once you are sure your fashion sunglasses are also healthy sunglasses, consider a few further customizations. Simple additions include:

• A carrying case: Custom cases better protect your prescription sunglasses from lens scratches and accidents that break your frames
• The right color: Darker lenses aren't always the best lenses when it comes to protecting your eyes from the sun. As long as your polarized sunglasses stop 99% to 100% of UV rays, you can choose whatever color suits your personality, from pink to purple and everywhere in between.
• Protective straps: If you are active, whether at work or home, picking a pair of customized straps can help ensure you don't lose your sunglasses.