Step Outside in Style

Make a stylish entrance when you step outdoors

What’s better than a day spent lounging in the warm sun? Many can agree this is one of the most relaxing ways to spend a day. However, many don’t realize the sun can have long-term health impacts on eyes when left unprotected. Just like your skin, your eyes can get sunburned. Otherwise known as photokeratitis, eye sunburns can cause eyes to be watery, itchy, dry, gritty or sensitive to light. Photokeratitis typically is not serious and clears up within a couple days. However, prolonged exposure to the sun without proper protection can also increase your risk for cataracts and macular degeneration. It is estimated by the World Health Organization that up to 20% of cataracts may be caused by overexposure to UV radiation from sunlight.

The best quality sunglasses are made up of multiple elements that work together to keep your eyes protected from the sun. Your sunglasses should have UV coating to block harmful rays from causing damage to your eyes as well as a mirror coating that works to reflect light away from your eyes. Additionally, your sunglasses should have an anti-reflective coating that helps eliminate reflections and polarized lenses that help filter out and block reflected light. The most important thing to look for in your next pair of sunglasses is the UV protection. 100% UV protection is ideal for sunglasses. Be safe and stylish this summer with Jami Optical Sunglasses!