January 13, 2010

Selecting the best sunglasses

Poor quality, that is what comes with cheap sunglasses. On the other hand, reputed brand names are a guarantee of great quality standards because this is how they preserve reputation and continue tradition. What people don’t know is that cheap eyewear could cause a lot of damage to the eyes. Dark lenses cause a dilation of the pupil, thus the entrance gate for the infrareds and ultraviolets will be a lot higher in the absence of UV protection features. The radiations could impair sight and cause a wide range of ophthalmic dysfunctions such as affections of the crystalline or cataract.

Image distortion is one other flaw of poor quality sunglasses. This is often caused by plastic lenses that have faulty dioptric values which have not been established by medical prescription. Face match and comfort make other criteria for appreciating the features of the best sunglasses. If you try more pairs on, you’ll see that there is a big difference between matching and not-matching glasses, as they have to fit well on the face. Then, the best sunglasses also reduce the light reflection or glare by the presence of an anti-polarizing coating.

Can we select the best sunglasses by color too? Well, opinions differ here. The capacity to reduce light intensity and absorb the colors of the visible spectrum varies with the color. Not anyone can wear dark lenses for instance because they can reduce visibility: this is the reason why drivers, pilots and many other wearers prefer gray. The best efficiency in terms of radiation absorption features is that of green lenses, but green makes it hard to distinguish between colors. Greeninterferes with the perception of blue, red, orange and violet. Nevertheless, when you are on vacation in some exotic location, green lenses make the best sunglasses, not to mention the relaxing effect of the color.

Brown lenses are suitable in warm and cold environments as well, and they have a good capacity to absorb radiations. Yellow lenses on the other hand are not useful against intense brightness but are great for foggy weather or driving at sunset. Protection and comfort, these is what the best sunglasses should provide. Wraparounds have superior features too because they prevent the UV rays to affect vision on the sides of the eyes. And keep in mind that the price should not reflect the special design of the frames or their glamorous look but the properties of the lenses. Eye protection is the most important!

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