It's important to protect your eyes all year round. However, when the summer sun begins to blaze, you'll probably want a pair of sunglasses. If you have an eyeglasses prescription from an optometrist, you'll need prescription sunglasses. The good news is that you can find them with us at Lidya's Optical in Attleboro, MA.
Why Choose Prescription Sunglasses?
There are a few ways to protect your eyes from the sun's glare. You can use lenses that darken with sun exposure, or choose clip-on lenses to provide sun protection.
Prescription sunglasses are another option. They provide you with the sun protection you need. You'll see as well as you do when wearing your regular prescription lenses. At the same time, you'll have great protection for your eyes from UV light.
Choosing the Right Prescription Sunglasses
Now that you know why you should consider prescription sunglasses, the next question to ask is how to choose the best ones for your needs. Let's take a look at a few factors that you should think about when finding your new shades.
UV Protection
UV protection is an important thing to consider when choosing a pair of prescription shades. It may be best choose a pair that provides close to 100% UV protection so that you can get as much protection as possible.
Polarization
Polarization is a feature that you may need in your sunglasses. Polarized lenses provide glare protection, which can be useful if you enjoy spending time on the water or snow.
These surfaces are highly reflective, and this reflected light can harm your vision over time. Snow blindness can occur if you spend a lot of time in the snow without proper lenses, due to the reflected light. This can cause eye strain, or even temporary blindness.
Material Considerations
Like regular eyeglasses, prescription sunglasses can be made from a variety of materials. Glass is one option. However, glass lenses can be heavy. They can also shatter. If you are active outdoors, they may not be the best option.
Other lenses are shatter resistant and lighter than glass. This makes them a good option for outdoor activities.
Get Prescription Lenses from an Optician at Our Optical Store
When choosing prescription lenses, you will want to consider both form and function. You can find what you are looking for with us at Lidya's Optical, in Attleboro, MA. At our optical store, we can fill the prescription provided by your optometrist, and help you choose stylish sunglass frames. Call us at (508) 290-0050 for more information.
