The Importance of Wearing Sunglasses

Many people tend to only wear sunglasses in the summer when the weather is warmer. However, the colder temperatures don’t mean that the sun isn't shining just as brightly during the colder months. It shines at the same intensity all year round. Getting prescription sunglasses can be helpful and make it easier to see comfortable while outside. Contact our team at Advanced Family Eye Care PC if you are looking for sunglasses in St Joseph, MI, South Haven, MI, Stevensville, MI, or Benton Harbor, MI.

Protection from UV Rays

When you aren't wearing sunglasses, the UV rays from the sun will radiate into your eyes. It is important to wear good sunglasses because they block UV rays. Without that blockage, you would have a lot of UV radiation in your eyes every day, and this can cause cataracts to develop as well as make cataracts worse. It can also cause macular degeneration, which is a serious eye condition that hampers sight. Good sunglasses will block either 99% or 100% of UV rays.

Protection from Dry Eye

With dry eye, the eyes aren't lubricated well enough, and this can cause pain, burning, stinging, itching, red eyes, stringy mucus from the eyes, and more. This causes the air to draw out the moisture from your eyes until you are left with not enough tear film over the front of your eyes. Sunglasses block the cold winds from entering your eye. This means that your eyes don't dry out with the cold, dry wind, and will be left well-lubricated.

Get Eye Care from Our Optometrist 

If you would like to schedule an eye exam and need prescription sunglasses, contact Advanced Family Eye Care PC to schedule an appointment with our optometrist. Call our team today at (844) 398-4022 to speak with our eye doctor or to learn more about our eye care services. We serve St Joseph, MI, South Haven, MI, Stevensville, MI, and Benton Harbor, MI.