Importance of Wearing Sunglasses ~ Eye Protection ~ Designer Sunglasses
90Remember the old sayings a stitch in time saves nine and an ounce of protection is worth a pound of cure ? Eye protection and the importance of wearing sunglasses relates to these old but valuable sayings passed on from one generation to the next, and whether one chooses to wear designer sunglasses or drugstore varieties, the topic is important.
"A stitch in time saves nine" relates to mending a small tear in clothing prior to it becoming a more major repair requiring more thread and time.
"An ounce of protection is worth a pound of cure" relates to taking care of one's health so as to not incur the bad effects of illness and all the costs and time involved in trying to recapture the status of feeling good again.
Wearing sunglasses fits into this category of prevention and maintaining the health of one's eyes.
Whimsical picture of the sun wearing sunglasses.
- Can cataracts be prevented?
Information regarding the potential prevention of cataracts
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My husband just had cataract surgery in both eyes.
The ophthalmologist operated on the worst eye first followed up a week later by an operation on my husband's other eye.
Fortunately even the first day post-op, my husband's vision tested 20/20 which is wonderful.
His cataracts formed over time so he did not realize the subtleties of the diminishing of his vision and took what he was seeing as standard.
The brightness of colors and brightness of light was dazzling to him once he recovered his vision!
When looking at our cat Peaches, what he thought was a cream color all this time, he realized was white fur.
He no longer sees rings around street lights at night.
Cataracts which is literally a clouding of the lens inside of the eye can develop for various reasons. A sudden blow to the head can result in a traumatic cataract being formed. Children born to mothers who have rubella (or German measles) can develop cataracts. People who take large doses of steroids can develop cataracts. Apparently heavy abuse of alcohol can also precipitate early cataract formation. Certain dietary deficiences can also impact cataract formation among other causes.
One of the prime preventative measures a person can take is to always wear sunglasses while outside especially during the hours between 10 AM and 3 PM when the sun is the brightest and UV rays from the sun are the strongest.
Ultraviolet radiation from the sun is probably one of the main reasons for the formation of cataracts forming in senior adults. And that "ounce of protection" prevention needs to start early with one's children wearing sunglasses.
Cataract Surgery
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Designer sunglasses
After my husband's eyes were successfully operated on for cataract removal and new lens implants were inserted, he asked his ophthalmologist what type of sunglasses he would recommend.
There are many good designer brands of sunglasses available for purchase, but out of the many choices the ophthalmologist recommended his personal favorite.
Maui Jim sunglasses were the ones he touted.
Out of all the designer sunglasses out there, I will admit to not having heard of Maui Jim.
Of course I have not been shopping lately for sunglasses and have ones that magnetically clip on to my prescription frames just purchased less than one year ago.
Now my husband has a reason to shop since his prescription glasses are no longer needed and he will certainly take a look at the Maui Jim sunglasses among other choices this coming week.
The prices on these Amazon offerings give one a significant savings over paying full price in retail brick and mortar establishments.
My hubby likes to shop and after some price comparison shopping, I wouldn't be surprised if he does not come right back to this hub and order his sunglasses online!
Wearing sunglasses
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Photokeratitis prevention
The use of properly fitting sunglasses with adequate ultraviolet and blue light protection can help prevent this painful condition of photokeratitis.
What is photokeratitis?
Have you ever experienced a painful sunburn of the skin?
Photokeratitis is like a sunburn to the cornea and conjunctiva of the eye which happens due to exposure to bright light like that of the sun or a welder's torch without having adequate eye protection.
Prior to sunglasses being fashioned as we know them today, early people like the Inuits living in Alaska and other places where the sun shining on the snow caused a type of "snow blindness"... they learned to protect their eyes from just such an assault.
They cut slits in antler horns and tied them to cover their eyes while in bright light.
Undoubtedly many had suffered from photokeratitis with feelings of grittiness in the eyes as though their eyes were filled with grains of sand, excess tearing and extreme pain. The slits in the horns worn to protect their eyes allowed them to see out but cut much of the damaging UV light which caused their pain.
Another old saying..."Necessity is the mother of invention."
Today we do not have to fashion eye protection by killing an animal and using a portion of their horns like the Inuits did, but we can easily choose some well fitting designer spectacles to prevent the onset of photokeratitis.
Recovering from photokeratitis can take up to three days and staying in a darkened room while pupil size gets back to normal, cold compresses over the eyes, artificial tears and pain medication are the at home remedies.
Better to prevent such an occurrence by wearing sunglasses than having to treat it and live through the pain and discomfort afterwards!
Sunglasses
Yves Saint Laurent sunglasses
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Christian Dior Sunglasses
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Did you think that wearing sunglasses was merely a fashion statement?
Think again!
Most people now know that long term sun exposure can not only cause wrinkles to the skin but also cause more serious conditions like melanoma (cancer of the skin) to occur.
Melanomas can kill a person!
Because of knowing that, most people now know to wear suntan lotions to protect their skin from being overexposed to the sun.
Your eyes need that same protection!
Sunglasses are vitally important to prevent serious damage to the thin lining inside of the eye called the retina.
The retina acts like a film developer transmitting images you see into chemical impulses that are sent to the brain which interprets what we are seeing.
If damage to the retina occurs, obviously this is going to affect not only our vision, but also possibly our lives in the case of the formation of cancer.
Yes, we can develop cancerous melanoma of the eye just like skin melanoma!
One major way to prevent that from happening is to wear sunglasses when exposed to bright lights.
But don't be fooled!
Even on cloudy days during sunlight hours, damaging ultraviolet light can still damage not only your skin but also your eyes.
Are you starting to realize the importance of eye safety by wearing sunglasses?
Wearing sunglasses
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Pterygium prevention
One more reason to wear sunglasses...!
Have you ever seen a person with a pink colored growth going from the inside corner of his eye migrating (as it grows) to the center of the eye?
Eventually that vascular growth can obstruct vision if it gets to the pupil area.
No longer is there a clear "window" of the cornea to look through with that pterygium growing over it.
Corneal scarring can also happen as well as altering the curvature of the normal cornea causing astigmatism...all of which impairs normal vision.
At that point some type of surgical intervention is needed in order to restore sight.
Can you guess the cause of pterygiums given the subject matter of this hub?
That's right!
Exposure to the sun without protecting one's eyes with sunglasses is the prime cause of the growth of pterygiums.
People who spend a lot of time in the sun...people like surfers, snow boarders, skiers and the like are most at risk.
Not only are the normal rays of the sun damaging, but being reflected off of water or snow can do additional damage.
Fortunately there are some special sunglasses which are specially constructed to stay on the faces of such athletes.
Are you a surfer?
Do you or someone you know like snow sports which keeps them outdoors in bright light?
There are other types of exposure but these are some prime examples.
Whether it is you or your child or someone else that is close to you, do yourself or them a favor and encourage the use of sunglasses.
Who wants to have to undergo surgery for things like pterygiums if they can be primarily avoided by just wearing a good pair of sunglasses?
Pteryguim removal from Harvard Eye Associates
Sunglasses as fashion accessories
Sunglasses have been worn through the years by many people with more thought as to their looks and design and how it accessorizes the rest of their outfits than for their prime function of protecting one's eyes.
Many movie stars and others have vast collections of sunglasses just as they also collect jewelry to be worn for different occasions.
If one has the money and inclination to wear sunglasses as a fashion accessory, that is fine.
Just make sure to purchase the sunglasses from reputable stores or sources like Amazon because if one is purchasing knock-offs from people selling sunglasses on the streets, while the style may be to one's liking, there is no assurance that the UV protection is what is needed for eye protection.
Whether one chooses just a pair or two of designer sunglasses or even the drug store variety to own, the main thing to remember is to wear your sunglasses!
Sunglasses will not do one any good if left in a pocket, drawer, purse or in one's glove compartment of a motor vehicle.
They need to be worn on one's face!
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Gucci sunglasses
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How to Find the Perfect Sunglasses for your Face Shape!
By now any reader of this hub will have gained enough information as to the importance of wearing sunglasses. Eye protection is necessary to ward off some of the medical conditions listed above as well as others. Suffice it to say that buying designer sunglasses or others with no designer labels but with proper ultraviolet protection is what is most important. Look for labels showing "UV 400" in the United States. Check the link to the right for recommended safety levels of sunglasses in other countries and above all, wear your sunglasses in good health .
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I love wearing sunglasses especially in summer. I can use your advice.
Hello vespawoolf,
Glad that you found these tips about the importance of wearing sunglasses helpful. While some cataracts develop with age, it can be speeded up if eyes are not shaded from the sun and can develop much earlier than necessary. Thanks for your comment. Keep wearing your sunglasses!
We live in an area where the summer sun is very bright. My maternal grandmother had cataracts, so I am careful to always use sunglasses. Thanks for the tips on choosing glasses!
Hello Brett.Tesol,
Wearing sunglasses are important for many reasons. It would be terrible to have problems looking at a computer screen because of light sensitivity. I have yet to get those self adjusting glasses that become sunglasses when needed, but might consider it in the future. Thanks for your comment and sharing of this hub.
Very good advice. Over here in Asia I have noticed that a lot of people develop a light sensitivity, to the point that they can't even use a computer without being in discomfort. This made me reconsider sunglasses. The glasses that adjust seem best, as you don't have to take them off and on all the time.
SOCIALLY SHARED and voted up.
Hello RichardErnest,
Wearing sunglasses for eye protection is obviously important but since it has also become a fashion accessory, many people like to try on the different styles to see what best suits their face. Thanks for the link and thanks for your comment.
Very true, there are so many benefits to wearing sunglasses, most importantly that of UV protection from the sun. There are also many benefits regarding how you buy your sunglasses, I usually find glasses online are cheaper and recently bought some sunglasses from Vison Express, they have a really cool 'Virtual Uploader' http://www.visionexpress.com/sunglasses/frames/try application, simply upload a photo of yourself & try on various models before committing to buy, really useful!
Hello stars439,
Happy to hear that you found this hub of some importance. Wearing sunglasses is mandatory down here in the South! Thanks for your comment.
Wonderful hub dear heart, and very informative. And congratulations on your 100 point score.
Hello texasgirlfw,
Your eyes will be better off for your habit of wearing sunglasses. My eyes are also sensitive to the sun. Thanks for leaving a comment.
I have always had a sensitivity to the sun and never go out withouth sunglasses.
Hi Ethel,
Nice to know that your vision is now greatly improved. My husband is still astounded at the difference in his vision following cataract surgery. Bright sunlight actually hurts my eyes so I am a devotee of wearing sunglasses. Thanks for your comment.
Glad Hubby is well. My eyes are also better but i do still get some rings of light at night. I find the sun too bright also and use my sun glasses most days. On the whole though my vision is now brill. Seems like your hubby and i both belong a priviledged club :) My early cataracts were down to ongoing thyroid probs and meds i believe
Hello Sun-Girl,
You are welcome and thanks for leaving a comment on this hub about the importance of wearing sunglasses. Many good reasons!
Nice info, thanks for sharing.
Hi SUSIE42,
I guess you are lucky if you have been protecting your eyes with sunglasses for a long time. It can only help! Thanks for reading and leaving a comment.
I guess I am lucky my eyes have always been very sensitive to sunlight. Therefore I have always worn sunglasses.
Hi Billy,
Sunscreen and sunglasses seem to be our armament these days! Looks like it is going to be a sizzling summer in Houston!
Never truer then these record temperatures and heat factors we have right now.
Hi RTalloni,
I agree with you in that wearing sunglasses is so important. One cannot go back but going forward we can all take better care of our eyes. I'm mainly guilty in not wearing them when I work in the garden...but am trying to correct that habit. Thanks for your comment.
Such an important hub. Melanoma in the eye metastasizes to the liver unless caught early. Eye checks with a knowledgeable eye care specialist are so important!
Glad you posted this to remind us! I know better, but fail to wear my sunglasses at times--maybe because I grew up in Florida and am more used to the sun.
Hello StephenSMcmillan,
Glad that you found this hub regarding eye protection informative. Thanks for the comment.
Great stuff. Thanks for information.
Hello toknowinfo,
Thanks for your comment and votes on this hub about the importance of wearing sunglasses.
Well done hub. Thanks for the practical tips that apply to us all. Rated up and useful.
Hello lamsam,
Glad that you found this hub about the importance of wearing sunglasses and eye protection informative. Thanks for your comment.
Thanks Peggy W for sharing the importance of wearing sunglasses. It is very informative and knowledge rich hub
Thanks
Hello andyduke,
Lucky you! What we got to see of Spain while on vacation many years ago would have us wishing to spend more time there!
Glad that this hub gave you more information about the importance of wearing sunglasses for eye protection. Be sure and keep wearing yours whether they are designer sunglasses or others. Just make sure the UV protection is up to par.
Thanks for your comment.
This is a very helpful Hub.
I moved to Spain a few years ago I understand the importance of eye protection. There is a whole lot more information written here that I didn't know about.
Thank you for the insight.
Hi Becky,
You are correct in that eye protection and just wearing sunglasses with the proper ultraviolet protection is the most important thing. Thanks for commenting on this hub about designer sunglasses.
Awesome Hub about the importance of wearing protective sunglasses. Your right; the style is not the most important, it's the proper ultraviolet protection. Thanks for the excellent information.
Hello Prasetio,
It is good that you take good care of your eyes as they are the "window" through which we see the world. Of course other senses play a part as well and for those who do not have vision, those other senses take over and become more prominent.
But for those of us with vision, the importance of wearing sunglasses whether they are designer sunglasses or less expensive drug store sunglasses becomes most important to preserve our vision as best we can. Thanks for your vote and comment.
Very inspiring hub and totally beautiful. I liked you review and tips about sunglasses. I try to give much attention to my eyes as the window of the world. This is valuable information. Thanks, Peggy for share with us. Vote up. God bless you!
Prasetio:)
Hi TINA V,
Yes, good sunglasses are definitely important for eye protection. Glad that you liked the video as to finding the perfect sunglasses to fit the shape of one's face. Thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment.
This is a very useful hub. I wear sunglasses everyday because it really protects my eyes from wind, dust and heat. I consider it as an investment to buy a good brand. I like your video on Fabtv on how to find the perfect sunglasses for the shape of our face. Awesome!
Hello Cheryl,
Thanks for commenting on this hub about the importance of wearing sunglasses. Wonder if my cousin's wife purchased designer sunglasses for her pooches? Haha!
Hello susannah42,
My eyes are also very sensitive to light. Glad that you liked this hub about eye protection and the importance of wearing sunglasses. Thanks for the comment.
Thanks for this wonderful and informative hub. I welcome the information on Cataract eye surgery and the many other eye conditions. I agree sunglasses are important for our daily protection of our eyes. I will definitely invest in a reliable, UV pair of sunglasses. I love the last photo. Cute and Adorable. A great hubpage.
Very well written hub. I wear glasses and am always looking for good sunglasses as my eyes are very sensitive to light.
Hello martha castillo,
You are most welcome and thank you for leaving a comment drawing attention to this hub about the importance of wearing sunglasses for eye protection. Appreciate it!
Hi again dahoglund,
We have the same problem only in reverse. When riding in an air-conditioned car and then going outside into the heat...the lenses in glasses often fog up for a while. No problem this time of year when it is colder. We may actually have a light freeze tonight. Will have to cover the tender outside vegetation.
From what you say those type of glasses that darken and lighten are not necessarily the best. Will keep that in mind if I am ever tempted to try them. Thanks!
thank you for the info....
Sorry. I was exagerrating some. I do usually take off the glasses when I come in to take my boots off and stuff.Other people do have the complaint about the fact that this type of lens has a drawback for driving, my daughter for one. In this part of the country a plain lens might fog up your vision when you come in from the cold.
Hi Hello, hello,
Thanks for appreciating this hub about the importance of wearing sunglasses. If you mean by "they all give them away" that the Amazon prices on designer sunglasses are discounted and really good as compared to regular pricing...that much is true. It is a great place to shop, compare prices and purchase designer sunglasses if you find a design that you like. Thanks!
Peggy I got to congratulate you on such a masterpiece of a hub with a wealth of information. A very tasteful selection of sunglasses but I can't understand one thing that they all give them away.
Hi dahoglund,
I did not realize that those lenses took that long a time to lighten after being outside. Sounds a bit dangerous if you "can't see anything when you come indoors for awhile."
If you want a separate pair of sunglasses just for driving a suggestion would be to just keep them in your glove compartment. That way they would always be there for you. One need not have designer sunglasses unless one wants them. Many of the drugstore varieties offer the same eye protection. It is all just a matter of taste and what one can afford to purchase.
Be careful when walking inside places!
Good information on sun protection. I have the kind of lenses that darken with exposure to the sun and then you can't see anything when you come indoors for awhile. I've thought about getting separate sunglasses for driving and will if I ever do much of it again. Only problem with seoarate glasses is always keeping track of them
Micky Dee the wordsmith! Haha! I liked the use of the word "insight" on this hub about the importance of wearing sunglasses for eye protection and the health of our eyes. Well done! :-)
Hi Billy,
My biggest failing is not wearing sunglasses when I am tending our garden. I need to start doing that for eye protection and health. Lets make a pact and keep the importance of wearing sunglasses uppermost in our lives! Deal? :)))
You've wrapped up a beautiful, useful hub with great "insight"!
Sunglssses and sunscreen are an essential part of our daily protection we often forget our eyes - squinting into the sun many a time I wonder where did I leave my sunglasses - that seems my biggest personal battle :)
Hello oliversmum,
It is good that you regularly wear your sunglasses for eye protection against the sun and glare. Happy to have provided some extra information about cataracts for you. My husband is certainly happy with the results of his cataract surgery!
Thanks to Judi Gullickson, my cousin Tom's wife, we can enjoy this cute photo of their dressed up Shih Tzu dogs. If you liked this photo be sure and visit the entire hub about them! More great photos!!! :-)
Thanks for the comment.
Hello agusfanani,
Yes...the importance of wearing sunglasses for eye protection goes way beyond just fashion...although with designer sunglasses one can accomplish both! Glad that you liked this hub and thanks for the comment.
Peggy W. Hi. This is a wonderful hub, especially all the Cataract information, some of which is new to me, Thank you.
I never move out of my home without Sunglasses. Over here we have sun and glare almost year round.
The Shih Tzu puppies look swish as well as protecting their eyes at the same time.
Thanks again for sharing all this important information with us. :) :)
I'm more realized how important wearing sunglasses is. So wearing sunglasses give two benefits at least, first for our eyes protection and second for fashionable look . This hub is useful and awesome !
Hi Pamela,
It is normally very sunny in Houston also so the need for sunglasses is great. Wish I had known all of this when I was a teenager spending time on the beach at Padre Island! I neglect wearing sunglasses when doing yardwork...but I SHOULD do so for eye protection. Thanks for commenting on this hub about the importance of wearing sunglasses. It really IS important for many reasons!
Hello katrinasui,
I know that glare from water and snow just increases the light getting into the eyes and it is a good thing that they make special sunglasses that more readily stay on athletes faces when doing sports like that. Wouldn't want the sunglasses to fly off of one's face when going through whitewater while rafting, for instance. Thanks for the comment.
Hi Tony,
My eyes are also sensitive to light. Thanks for reading and commenting on this hub about the importance of wearing sunglasses. Designer sunglasses or drug store ones...the UV protection is key for good eye protection. Thanks for the comment.
I went through the same thing as your husband about 2 years ago. I found the sun really bothers my eyes more now anyway but I have always used sunglasses as I live in norther FL. We have a lot of sun year round, except for today we have rain. It is so important to protect your eyes and your hub was excellent. Rated up.
Sunglasses protect the eyes from glare. Water and snow could reflect a great deal of light. That is why it is always recommended that when people go to the beach or when they go snowboarding, the right kind of eyewear should be used. Great hub Peggy.
Very useful info here - thanks for putting it all so clearly. I have rather light-sensitive eyes and have worn tinted prescription lenses for about 20 years now. They are a blessing.
A friend of mine has just had cataracts removed and the improvement in his eyesight is dramatic.
Thanks again for an interesting Hub.
Love and peace
Tony
Hello ExpandYourMind,
When it comes to eye protection and the importance of wearing sunglasses, it is also nice to know that sunglasses are now "stylish, cool and protective!" More good reasons for wearing them! Thanks for the first and very speedy comment. Just published this!
Good hub with good rundown of eye conditions/diseases and benefits of eye protection. I'm a huge proponent of sunglasses. They are stylish, cool and protective!
Peggy W Hub Author 6 weeks ago
Hello Vinaya,
People are aware of the need for sunglasses when the sun is shining brightly, but the ultraviolet rays of the sun can cause damage to the eyes even on cloudy days (just like people can get sunburns on cloudy days spent at the beach, if proper precautions are not taken). I'll admit, I don't always wear them as much as I should, but I am trying to better behave. Ha! Thanks for your comment.