Don’t forget your shades just because it’s cold!

Some people believe sunglasses are not necessary during the Winter. But the fact is, just because it’s cold and there are less hours of sun, doesn’t mean the UV rays aren’t there! The danger of damaging your eyes with UV rays is especially high in the mountains. The higher the altitude, the less protection you get, so your eyes suffer more than at sea level. Each 2,300 feet of altitude the sun damages increment 15%. […]