These days it’s a given that a ‘healthy tan’ may not be so healthy, but did you know that your eyes, as well as your skin, can suffer the negative affects of the sun? The sunlight we see, and the invisible light we don’t, can cause medium and long-term eye damage. By wearing protective eyewear, Hugo Boss sunglasses for instance, you can keep your eyes healthy and safe from the damaging rays of the sun, and look great as well.
The bright glare of the sun causes discomfort to many and wearing sunglasses can reduce this, as well as block any harmful radiation released by the sun. Children, in particular, should wear sunglasses as they are more at risk from harmful radiation, their eyes being more sensitive. Protective eyewear should also be worn by anyone involved in outdoor recreation or past times, like mountain climbing, skiing, snowboarding, or surfing.
The eyes are not protected from harmful radiation on overcast days. Ultraviolet (UV) light, as well as high-energy visible light (HEV), can still affect the health of the eye, even in cloudy weather. No matter what season it may be, sunglasses should be considered a normal accessory when being out of doors.
UV rays can’t be seen, being outside the spectrum of human sight. UVB is what causes skin to burn and the cancers that can develop from that. UVB radiation can also cause cancer in the eye. Sunglasses need to block a minimum of a hundred per cent UV radiation to be safe, and these days even ordinary spectacles offer UV protection.
The higher in altitude the greater the quantity of UV light in the atmosphere. With every 5000 feet of elevation, the quantity of UVB radiation is increased by 20 per cent. Even if it is not a sunny day, eyes still need protection from UV light. No matter what season or activity, when outdoors eye protection should be worn.
UV rays can cause both long term and short term eye problems. Excessive UV radiation exposure can damage the cornea, retina and lens of the eye. Cataracts, snow blindness, and eye cancer are all linked to ultraviolet light exposure and protective eyewear can protect possible damage to the eye.
There are links between a high-energy visible light (HEV) and vision impairment in later life. HEV can break down the structure of the eye causing vision to deteriorate, particularly after the sixth decade of life. Makers of sunglasses are now starting to have their designs include HEV blockers in their products.
The eyes of children are affected even more than those of adults by the sun’s harmful rays. Just as you protect your child from sunburn, you should do the same for their eyes. Teaching children from a young age that sunshine can harm them will keep them healthier in later life. Making sunglasses a normal routine when they are out of doors can protect their eyes from harmful HEV and UVB rays.
It is recommended that eye protection be worn whenever outdoors. Hugo Boss sunglasses, as well as those by other manufacturers, provide protection from the harmful rays of the sun. They also make it easier to see through the glare of sunlight. With so many styles and benefits available, fashion sunglasses are a healthy accessory.
