Avalon Sunglasses' UV Protection

HelpMeRhonda · #1 (**permalink**) 01-05-2009, 05:56 PM

Here's some stuff I bet you didn't know about UV protection.

1. When shopping for sunglasses, check for the OSHA label with 99 or 100 percent UV protection.
2. Look for sunglasses that are close-fitting. These will prevent UV rays from filtering in.
3. Look for larger lenses or wrap-around sunglasses to prevent light from entering in.
4. Don't be misguided by price -- higher priced sunglasses usually reflect fashion or durability, not UV protection.
5. Dark-colored sunglasses don't necessarily provide better protection. A clear chemical coating applied to the lens is responsible for UV protection, not the lens color.

Unicorn3 · #2 (**permalink**) 01-12-2010, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by HelpMeRhonda

Here's some stuff I bet you didn't know about UV protection.

1. When shopping for sunglasses, check for the OSHA label with 99 or 100 percent UV protection.
2. Look for sunglasses that are close-fitting. These will prevent UV rays from filtering in.
3. Look for larger lenses or wrap-around sunglasses to prevent light from entering in.
4. Don't be misguided by price -- higher priced sunglasses usually reflect fashion or durability, not UV protection.
5. Dark-colored sunglasses don't necessarily provide better protection. A clear chemical coating applied to the lens is responsible for UV protection, not the lens color.

Thank you very much, HelpMeRhonda. That does help me. The only thing I'd like to add is that some people wear eyeglasses with their sunglasses on top, in which case wraparound sunglasses may not be an option.

HelpMeRhonda · #3 (**permalink**) 02-04-2010, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Unicorn3

The only thing I'd like to add is that some people wear eyeglasses with their sunglasses on top, in which case wraparound sunglasses may not be an option.

That's absolutely right, Unicorn3. If you plan on wearing sunglasses on top of prescription glasses then obviously the wraparound style is not the way to go. Good call.

Unicorn3 · #4 (**permalink**) 02-12-2010, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by HelpMeRhonda

That's absolutely right, Unicorn3. If you plan on wearing sunglasses on top of prescription glasses then obviously the wraparound style is not the way to go. Good call.

Thank you for saying so, HelpMe Rhonda. I'm always glad to help my friends at Lens 101.

HelpMeRhonda · #5 (**permalink**) 03-30-2010, 10:12 AM

Now, does anyone else see any more mistakes in my list? I won't be offended if you point out a legitimate shortcoming of my list.

Of course, you can tell me if you like it, too.

Unicorn3 · #6 (**permalink**) 04-02-2010, 01:13 PM

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Now, does anyone else see any more mistakes in my list? I won't be offended if you point out a legitimate shortcoming of my list.

Of course, you can tell me if you like it, too.

Okay, I've already been here talking away, but I wanted to say again that I like the list.

K bye.

HelpMeRhonda · #7 (**permalink**) 06-08-2010, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Unicorn3

Thank you for saying so, HelpMe Rhonda. I'm always glad to help my friends at Lens 101.

One more thing. If you wear sunglasses that fit over your eyeglasses, make sure it's a close fit. The frames of the sunglasses should actually touch your face to prevent sunlight from coming in around the edges.

Unicorn3 · #8 (**permalink**) 06-28-2010, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by HelpMeRhonda

That's absolutely right, Unicorn3. If you plan on wearing sunglasses on top of prescription glasses then obviously the wraparound style is not the way to go. Good call.

Unless you've got wraparound eyeglasses. I don't think you do because I tried doing a Google search for "wraparound eyeglasses" and Google said "Do you mean 'wraparound sunglasses'?"

HelpMeRhonda · #9 (**permalink**) 07-21-2010, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Unicorn3

Unless you've got wraparound eyeglasses. I don't think you do because I tried doing a Google search for "wraparound eyeglasses" and Google said "Do you mean 'wraparound sunglasses'?"

Interesting. So there's no such thing as wraparound eyeglasses?

Unicorn3 · #10 (**permalink**) 09-02-2010, 01:07 PM

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Interesting. So there's no such thing as wraparound eyeglasses?

Not according to Google, and as we all know, Google is never wrong . . .

HelpMeRhonda · #11 (**permalink**) 09-03-2010, 04:19 PM

I tried a Yahoo! search and it seems that there are prescription wraparound safety glasses to be had. Too bad I couldn't find a picture of someone wearing them. Without a model they don't look particularly wraparound. Check it out.

Unicorn3 · #12 (**permalink**) 10-28-2010, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by HelpMeRhonda

I tried a Yahoo! search and it seems that there are prescription wraparound safety glasses to be had. Too bad I couldn't find a picture of someone wearing them. Without a model they don't look particularly wraparound. Check it out.

I like the colors though.