The first round of snow has hit the ground, which means it’s time for boots, scarves, gloves, and heavy jackets. When dressing for winter weather, we bundle up, but often forget about one of the most important winter accessories: sunglasses. Although you may not think of going outside without a pair of shades in the summer, there are actually a number of good reasons to wear your sunglasses outdoors all year long – especially during the […]

What are the effects of UV on the eye? The eye occupies less than 2 per cent of the whole body surface area, but it represents the sole organ system to allow the penetration of visible light deep into the human body. During human evolution a number of mechanisms have evolved to protect this very sensitive organ against harmful effects of the sun’s rays: The eye is recessed within the anatomy of the head and […]

By now, we all know how important it is to protect our skin from sun damage, but how often do we consider our eyes? In a study this year, the Vision Council of America found that 40 percent of U.S. adults don’t wear sunglasses at all, and 44.7 percent of women don’t look for health- or safety-related information when purchasing sunglasses. Alarming stats, given that long-term sun exposure of the eyes can lead to photokeratitis, […]

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%. […]