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sunpro
Dec 06, 2008
I've sold sunglasses for over 15 years. Polarized sunglasses are the best choice since they block reflected glare as well as direct sunlight glare. Try to find brands that produce their glass lenses with a tinted front wafer (lens). those lenses will block more HEV (Hi energy visible) light or Blue Light and provide sharper vision and better glare protection from direct and reflected glare. Glass lenses provide better protection and visual acuity than plastic lenses. Avoid acrylic lenses; they're used in cheap sunglasses. Also avoid designer brands, most likely you're paying for the label. Typically they use standard CR39 lenses which provide minimal protection for twice the cost. In my opinion, the best brand for the money is Reptile. Maui Jim is excellent but a lot more expensive and not any better. -
Aug 08, 2006
Your sunglasses should have minimal gap between them and your skin, especially at the sides and top. Because your eye is dilated (due to the shade of the lens) a gap at the top will allow a lot of UV light into your fully dilated eye and cause more damage then not being without your sunglasses. -
Nov 22, 2005
Always try to buy sunglasses with glass lenses instead of plastic. Plastic distorts your vision more than glass does.