Choosing the Right Prescription Sunglasses

Protect Your Eyes from the Sun

When you go outdoors, it's best to wear sunglasses to protect your eyes at all times. The sun can be quite damaging to the eyes, and sunglasses can keep you from suffering that eye damage. When you need to see an optometrist for your eye exam and get the right prescription sunglasses, contact Eyecare Professionals at one of our offices in Mandan, Hazen, and Washburn, ND.

Choosing Protective Sunglasses

When you choose sunglasses, you need a pair that blocks all of the UV rays from reaching your eyes. UV rays from sunlight can cause vision problems like cataracts and macular degeneration as well as make both conditions worse. It can even cause sunburns to the corneas which can be painful. When you get UV-blocking prescription sunglasses, you get the protection you need to prevent vision damage from the sun.

Getting sunglasses that are polarized is another way to protect your eyes. Sunglasses can have a polarized coating on the lenses that can prevent certain light from reaching your eyes. That light is what causes the glare that can leave you temporarily blind while driving or performing other activities.

Picking the Right Pair

The way that a pair of sunglasses looks on the shelf isn't the only criteria for choosing the right style. They have to look good with your specific face. Try on several pairs of various shapes and colors to see which ones look the best with your face and your coloring. You may find that a style you wouldn't have picked as a first choice looks the best on you because of the way they are shaped and styled.

Get Your Prescription Sunglasses from Our Optometrists

When you have prescription sunglasses, going out into the sun and seeing well is simple. When you need an eye exam, it's time to call Eyecare Professionals at our Mandan, Hazen, or Washburn offices to make your eye care appointment for better vision. Call our team today or reach us through our website by using our online contact form.