Why you should wear sunglasses during the winter?
Posted on: 22/Jan/2018 12:05:07 PM
Research has shown that sunglasses are equally, even more, important to use during the winter months. Here why.
Sun rays can still carry the same UVA and UVB rays as they do in summers and in snowy regions, the threat to eyes get doubled as snow acts as a reflective medium for the rays. According to experts, the winter sun sits lower in the sky and at a different angle than summer months. It actually leads to more exposure to harmful sun rays if one is out for a longer period of time. It can be damaging to various layers of the eye.
Wintry precipitation coats every surface in environment; it leads to extremely bright reflections of sunlight, which cause glare that can seriously impair vision. This reflective glare is particularly dangerous while driving and skiing. Polarized lenses are highly effective at shielding eyes from dangerous reflections.
UV rays damage the corneas in the eyes, which in the long run lead to cataract. Quality sunglasses filter harmful UVA, UVB and UVC rays.
Sunglasses act as wind barriers and prevent the windblown particles from entering the eyes. Close-fitting, wraparound style sunglasses are particularly effective at preventing these injuries.
Sunglasses balance the amount of light entering the eyes, which increases comfort and reduces the painful side effects of fatigue.
Too much light and excessive glare causes light-induced bleaching of the retinas which reduces visual acuity. To prevent this from happening, wearing high-quality sunglasses becomes absolutely crucial even in winter months.
It is recommended that drivers wear sunglasses or prescription sunglasses in winter as the low winter sun can sometimes dazzle the eyes, causing accidents. Drivers` vision is doubly threatened in frosty and icy conditions.
