Should I Wear Prescription Sunglasses If I Wear Glasses?

Should I Wear Prescription Sunglasses If I Wear Glasses?

Should I Wear Prescription Sunglasses If I Wear Glasses?

Should I Wear Prescription Sunglasses If I Wear Glasses?

Yes, you should consider adding prescription sunglasses to your pair of eyeglasses. If you do not wear prescription sunglasses, you may find yourself squinting. This can make it difficult to see your environment. Additionally, the pressure of narrowing your eyes can hurt your eyes.
 

You also risk leaving your eyes open to glare and damaging ultraviolet or UV light. That can cause eyestrain and vision problems, such as macular degeneration. If transition lenses or contacts are not appropriate for you, you need a pair of prescription sunglasses.

 

Here are reasons why prescription sunglasses are necessary.

 

 

For Quality UV Protection

 

 

Not all sunglasses give your eyes the proper UV protection they need. Picking up a pair of sunglasses from your local store right before your beach vacation may not be a good idea. This is because dark glasses without sun protection may enlarge your eyes. As a result, more sunlight will enter your eyes. Apart from causing discomfort, such sunglasses can expose your eyes to cataracts.

 

Prescription sunglasses ensure total sun protection. The glasses shield your eyes from UVA and UVB light, which are very harmful to the eyes.

 

 

To Prevent Photokeratitis

 

 

Just like other parts of your body, your eyes can get sunburns. That leads to an eye disease called photokeratitis. Photokeratitis can occur when the sun reflects on water, sand, and snow. It can also happen when you gaze at the sun, like when viewing a solar eclipse, without using eye protection. 

 

Photokeratitis makes your eyes painful and sore and causes your vision to become blurry. With time, you could develop cataracts or macular degeneration.

 

 

For Protection From Allergens and Rubble

 

 

Are your eyeglasses comfortable during allergy seasons? The spring, summer, and fall seasons can bring allergies from dust, pollen, smoke, and debris. These allergies can make your eyes teary and uncomfortable. 

 

While prescription sunglasses function to keep your eyes safe from damaging sun rays, they can also shield your eyes from allergens. That is because sunglasses are usually larger, giving your eyes more cover.

 

If you discover that your eyeglasses are irritating during the allergy season, it could be time to get prescription sunglasses.

 

 

For Comfort

 

 

Your optometrist can customize your sunglasses to suit your vision needs. Various lens options exist for prescription sunglasses. These include:

 

  • Quality non-glare lenses. These work to reduce glare by 90 percent and improve resistance to scratches
  • Light-responsive lenses. These are lenses that adjust to different lights without trouble
  • Polycarbonate lenses. These plastic lenses offer 100 percent sun protection. This quality makes them the best sunglasses for children and active or athletic adults
  • Polarized lenses. These lenses have strong color contrast. This helps remove glare and protect your eyes from excess light

 

 

To Reduce Signs of Aging

 

 

Sun exposure can cause sunspots, dryness, wrinkles, skin dullness, and other signs of aging. That is why it is essential to use sunscreen to protect your skin. But you cannot use sunscreen on the delicate skin around your eyes because it can bring irritation.

 

Prescription sunglasses are the best answer to shielding the skin around your eyes from the sun. That way, you can avoid sun damage that can cause crow's feet or, worse, eyelid cancer.
 

For more on whether you should wear prescription sunglasses if you wear glasses, visit Positive Eye Ons Optometry at our office in Los Angeles, California. You can also call (323) 651-5646 to book an appointment today.



Date Posted: March 29, 2022​​​​​​​
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