Introduction
Spring is coming; people can't wait to go outside. Your eyes will be exposed to harmful UV lights, no matter if you're going hiking, traveling, or just planning to enjoy the sunshine on the beach. For us, glasses and sunglasses with UV protection are not only stylish accessories; more importantly, they are essential for vision protection.
This article will discuss the importance of UV protection, the difference between regular sunglasses and glasses with UV protection, and how to choose the suitable glasses to protect your eye health.
UV Lights in Spring are Strong
In fact, many people hold the misunderstanding about UV lights that they need to be concerned only in summer. However, UV lights exist throughout the year, and they're even extremely strong in spring. The sunlight is more direct; the reflection of UV lights on surfaces will raise the exposure to radiation, such as water, snow, sand, etc. If you are exposed to the harmful UV lights for a long time, it might cause serious eye diseases, like cataracts, macular degeneration, and even eye cancer.
Differences between UV Protection Glasses and UV Protection Sunglasses
When you go shopping, you will find there are glasses and sunglasses that are customized with UV protection lenses. Although they all provide UV protection, there are differences in design and intended use.
Glasses with UV Protection
It's normally customized with clear lenses, which can block the harmful UV lights. It's suitable for daily activities, like driving, reading, and working.
Sunglasses with UV Protection
These sunglasses are mainly designed for outdoor activities, especially for environments with bright sunlight. The difference is they are regularly customized with darker lenses, which can not only block UV light but also reduce glare and improve comfort in bright light.
Activities That Most Need UV Protection in Spring
For people who love outdoor activities, spring will be the best time. Of course, additional eye protection is essential. Especially for the following spring activities, UV protection glasses are asked to be worn.
Hiking and Trail Running
For both climbing and jogging in the park, UV protection glasses protect our eyes from direct sunlight and harmful UV rays reflected from the ground.
Water Sports and Beach Days
For activities on the beach or in the water, UV lights will be directly reflected more strongly and harm your eye health. Therefore, UV protection glasses are extremely important to block the harmful UV lights while you enjoy water sports or beach days.
Enjoy the Sunshine
If you just plan to enjoy the sunshine, it's essential to wear glasses or sunglasses with UV protection so as to effectively avoid eye strain and damage.
ZEELOOL Designs UV Protection Glasses for Outdoor Lovers
ZEELOOL provides a variety of glasses that perfectly combine fashionability with functionality; the UV protection collection is one of them, and they are suitable for people who like outdoor activities. Our UV protection glasses are designed to provide all-day comfort while they are able to effectively block the harmful UV lights. No matter what kind of outdoor activity you like—hiking, cycling, climbing, or just enjoying the sunshine—they will be your best options. ZEELOOL will keep your eyes healthy and meet your needs of fashionability.
How to Choose the Right UV Protection Glasses for Outdoor Activities
It's important to choose the right pair of glasses with UV protection for outdoor activities like climbing, traveling, sports, and so on. There are some important elements you need to consider for the outdoors.
100% UV Protection
If you want to ensure the ability of UV protection for sunglasses, please remember to check the label. 100% UV protection will block UVA and UVB lights.
Polarization Consideration
For both regular and outdoor activities, glasses with polarized lenses will effectively reduce glare so as to improve clear vision in bright light and protect your eye health from UV light.
Comfort and Fit
Of course, the sunglasses that can ensure your comfort are the best sunglasses. Therefore, you can choose glasses with adjustable nose pads and flexible temples to perfect your wear experience.
Final Tips
It's no doubt that UV lights are harmful to eye health throughout the year. Compared to UV lights in summer, it will be stronger in spring. Therefore, wearing sunglasses or glasses with UV protection is essential in our daily lives. Moreover, regular eye exams are important to understand our eyes' situation and ensure the existing prescription glasses are useful. Besides, even with sunglasses, regular rest is also important, and you should avoid direct exposure and stay in the shade.