| Did you know that sunglasses could actually save | | | | creates lots of glare) and biking are others; even |
| your life someday? OK that may sound like a | | | | hiking along a mountainous trail. Activities such as |
| brash statement to make, but it's really not as | | | | these are often overlooked where dangers from |
| far from the truth as you might think. There are | | | | the sun are concerned. A good sturdy pair of |
| many situations in everyday life where having | | | | sunglasses, with high UV protection, and that are |
| clear unimpaired eyesight is crucial. And often it's | | | | comfortable to wear, go a long way towards |
| the sun that is the main culprit that weakens | | | | protecting you from mishaps during these |
| vision in those critical occasions. It's these times | | | | enjoyable pursuits. |
| where a good pair of sunglasses can be your best | | | | But it's not only the glare that can be a hazard. |
| friend. | | | | Sunglasses can also protect you from the sun's |
| Of course the most obvious occasion where | | | | rays themselves, from the damage to your eyes |
| vision is important is driving. Sunglasses are | | | | the ultraviolet rays can cause. Cataracts are a |
| always essential to use to avoid glare and help | | | | major nuisance, and the sun can play a big role in |
| block the sun's rays. Using sunglasses whenever | | | | creating them. But sunglasses could help prevent |
| you drive during the day will provide clearer vision | | | | cataracts from forming, by blocking the sun's |
| and help prevent accidents from occurring due to | | | | ultraviolet radiation. In fact, sunglasses could also |
| vision weakened by glare. | | | | help thwart other maladies such as cancer in and |
| But there are also more seemingly minor | | | | around the eyes, and eye degeneration. |
| instances where sunglasses are a necessity. A | | | | For protection when driving, we hear a lot about |
| good example is skiing. When you are heading | | | | seat belts and air bags and how indispensable they |
| down a slope at a breakneck speed, glare | | | | are. When biking or rollerblading, helmets and pads |
| becomes a huge problem. Not only the sun, but | | | | are important. But what is often overlooked is a |
| also the snow will cause glare and potential danger | | | | good comfortable pair of wrap-around sunglasses, |
| to you when skiing. Again, sunglasses will provide | | | | with 100% UV protection and solid construction. |
| excellent protection from glare and help prevent | | | | Using these in your sun-filled activities are just as |
| what could be a serious accident on the slopes. | | | | essential in making sure your fun times don't turn |
| Another example of an activity where vision is | | | | sour. |
| important, is rock climbing. Also sailing (water | | | | |