Avalon Sunglasses' UV Protection

HelpMeRhonda · #1 (**permalink**) 01-05-2009, 04:56 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, 02:44 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, 01:20 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, 03:54 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.