Protecting our Memory Makers

Protecting our Memory Makers!

Our eyes are our memory makers. Making sure that we diligently care for and maintain our vision and overall eye health is essential to a happy life. Sunlight exposure to our eyes is inevitable. Each time our eyes are exposed to harmful UV rays, our eyes accumulate damage.

Protecting your eyes and vision from these rays can most effectively be done by wearing UV400 sunglasses.

Lenses with UV400 level protection against harmful rays filter out 100% of the UV light that leads to damage to the eye. The earlier a person begins wearing UV400 sunglasses, the better, as this decreases the cumulative effect of UV exposure to the eyes.

While it is uncommon to feel pain during this type of sun exposure, the simple fact of the matter is the sun is doing damage.

UV400 sunglasses not only protect your eyes from UVA rays but also UVB. Look for brands that state they have 100% protection from both UVA and UVB rays, this ensures they are level UV400. It is important to note, however, that the coating on these sunglasses does have an expiration date. Look to replace your UV400 eyewear every two to three years or by the manufacturer’s expiration date. Yes, believe it or not, sunglasses expire!

Protecting your eyes from the sun is as easy as checking for the UV400 seal and researching your eyewear brand to make sure that they are adequately manufacturing their lenses.

Your optometrist also has the tools to check your lenses to ensure they are providing adequate protection. Wearing UV400 sunglasses provides our eyes with the protection they need to ensure that beautiful memories continue to be made for a lifetime.

Schedule your fitting today with 20/20 Optics!

Our board-certified optician is an expert in the eye care industry and is trained to help you select the proper frame for your prescription, as well as the best style and brand of sunglasses for your unique lifestyle.