Most people know UV rays damage skin and can cause long-term health issues. That’s why sunscreen is part of daily care. Sunscreen filters harmful UVA and UVB rays, blocking them from harming your skin.
But your eyes also need the same care. Eye protection from UV rays is just as critical as skin protection.
Your eyes are exposed to UV rays every day, sunny or cloudy. Over time, this exposure can lead to serious eye problems. Age-related conditions, including cataracts and macular degeneration, have been linked to UV damage.
Wearing ultraviolet blocking lenses keeps eyes safer and more comfortable. Unlike sunscreen, which must be reapplied, UV-coated eyewear offers constant protection once added to your lenses.
Modern glasses and sunglasses often include UV-filtering lenses or UV-coated eyewear treatments. These block nearly all harmful rays, protecting eyes in all light conditions.
When choosing glasses, ensure your lenses provide 100% protection against both UVA and UVB rays. Anything less leaves your eyes at risk. Sun-safe eyeglass lenses help prevent both short-term irritation and long-term eye disease.
Not all sunglasses protect equally. Dark tints without UV coating may reduce brightness but still allow harmful rays in. Choose sunglass lens alternatives that combine style with safety, including UV-filtering lenses and polarized options.
Remember: UV rays are invisible, always present, and potentially harmful. Proper eyewear reduces that risk every day.
UV protection isn’t only for skin. Your eyes also need year-round defense. With ultraviolet blocking lenses or UV-coated eyewear, you’ll protect against harmful rays whether skies are bright or cloudy.
Ask your optometrist about sun-safe eyeglass lenses and UV-filtering lenses for the best protection.
They are UV-coated eyewear designed to block harmful UVA and UVB rays.
Yes. They prevent damage, reduce glare, and provide long-term eye protection from UV rays.
Ultraviolet blocking lenses that guarantee nearly 100% UVA and UVB protection.
Polarized lenses reduce glare. But 100% UV-filtering lenses are essential for true safety.
