Wintertime Has Arrived! Don't Leave Home Without Your Sunglasses
It's official! Winter is here, which means in some parts of the country whipping winds and cold rains and sometimes snow are also in the forecast. You would never even conceive of leaving the house without a jacket in icy weather, but surprisingly, a lot of people leave their sunglasses behind. While the sun isn't always our primary concern during times that we are venturing out to the bitter winter climate, the sun is still a present danger in colder climates, and in certain circumstances can be even stronger.
They didn't write a song called "winter wonderland" for nothing. In particular following a snow storm, the world around takes on a sparkling glimmer due to the sun's rays reflecting off of the snowy cover blanketing the earth. In fact, without sunglasses it can downright hurt your eyes when you first leave the house after a glistening snowfall. The UV sunlight that we are all so careful to avoid during the heat of the summer can actually be more dangerous during the wintertime since it reflects off the snow or ice, resulting in a second exposure. This is the reason a good pair of sunglasses is a necessary part of your winter attire.
While you want to pick a style you look good in, the most important part of selecting sunglasses is checking that they provide adequate protection against UV. Make certain your sunglasses block 100 percent of UV light by looking for an indication that they block all light up to 400 nanometers - UV400. The good news is you don't necessarily have to purchase designer glasses to guarantee adequate protection for your eyes. Dozens of inexpensive brands are made with total ultraviolet coverage.
Another important feature in selecting sun wear is size. You want to make sure the lenses cover as much of the area around your eyes as possible. The larger the surface area covered by your sunglasses, the less harmful radiation will be able to penetrate. Glasses with side shield will also prevent harmful rays from entering through the sides.
If you like to ski or frolic in the snowy hills, you should be aware that ultraviolet radiation is more powerful at higher elevations, so be even more sure to protect your eyes on the ski slope. For further protection wear a protective hat with a wide brim or visor.
Make a point to be informed about the dangers of UV damage to your eyes all year long. Don't forget to wear your sunglasses.
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