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Is there really a "Sunglass Season"??

Is there really a Sunglass Season?? Well, there is and there isn't.

Ultraviolet light (UV-A and UV-B) is present in the winter as well as summer.

Which sunglass is right for you?  Although most people concern themselves with the cosmetic of the frame, it is the lens that is the most important part of eye protection.  Not all lenses are alike.  There are sport lenses, tennis or golf lenses, biking, hiking or skiing lenses, driving or fishing lenses and general purpose sun lenses.

Some of the sunglass designers include Oakley which has multilayered, multicoated lenses.  Maui Jim is known for their polarized, multilayered, non-glare lenses.

Did you know that ultraviolet exposure could be higher inthe winter? The sun is lower in the sky.  The trees are bare.  The glare and reflections may be higher.  More glare = more UV.

So what is the solution to let people know they need to wear sunglsses more than just in the summer?  The answer is education, education, education!  As eyecare professionals it is our job to educate our patients regarding UV protection in all seasons.