Choosing the right Sunglasses

Sunglasses to Protect Your Eyes

If you live in a warmer area that receives a lot of sunshine, it is important to wear sunglasses to protect your eyes. At Eye 1st Vision Center in Sandy Springs, GA, our team can recommend some styles that include UV protection to keep your eyes healthy. We’ll perform an eye exam and suggest a pair that would suit your condition and help you see clearly.

How the Sun Affects Your Eyes

From an optometry perspective, the sun can be damaging to the eyes. Just as your skin is affected by the bright sun, your vision and light sensitivity can be impacted. To prevent this, it is essential to wear quality sunglasses and preserve your vision. This can also keep your eye health in good shape and prevent multiple trips to an optometrist for eye problems.

Eye Diseases Caused by Excessive Sun Exposure

Similar to the surface of the skin, eyes can suffer from sunburn as well. The technical name for the condition is photokeratitis and symptoms can involve pain and obstruction to vision. This is a short-term condition and eventually goes away after a few days. However, long-term problems eventually develop if the sun exposure continues. The most common issues include macular degeneration, cataracts, and possible tumors in the eye tissue.

Contact us for an Appointment Today

At Eye 1st Vision Center in Sandy Springs, we have a caring team that can recommend sunglasses that will preserve your vision in the sun. Our approach focuses on providing the best sunglasses available for UV protection while still helping you see clearly. To learn more about the options we offer and to schedule an appointment with one of our optometrists, contact us at (404) 252-1702 today. We are committed to helping you improve your eye health!