Winter is here! But don’t let this fool you when it comes to sun damage.

Wondering what it even means?

Well, in addition to sunscreen, you need to wear sunglasses even in winter. So, if you are someone who thinks sunglasses are only for sunny days or that they make you look more cool, stylish, or sophisticated, this blog post is for you.

Sunglasses are more than just an accessory! They can help you protect your eyes from harmful UV rays, which can cause severe damage to your vision, including cataracts, macular degeneration, or even cancer.

Sounds dangerous, isn’t it? Well, it is! And, this is why it is extremely important to wear sunglasses whenever you step outside. Most importantly, you should wear sunglasses between 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., as during these hours, UV exposure is the highest.

Plus, even if it is cloudy, you need to wear sunglasses because 90% of the UV rays have the ability to pass through the cloud.

Here’s why you need to wear sunglasses when stepping outside:

● Protect your eyes from dust, sand, wind, and snow

Ever heard about snow blindness? It is a condition of temporary pain because of overexposure to UV rays. However, it goes away once your corneas recover. So, whenever you go to spend time in the snow, don’t forget to carry your sunglasses to protect your eyes.

Apart from that, when we are outside, we expose our eyes to an additional risk of dust. Those tiny grains can be extremely painful and can even scratch your eye or cause permanent damage. But wearing sunglasses can protect you from it.

Finally, if you are in an area where there is too much wind or dust, wearing sunglasses can help you to prevent damage to the eyes.

● Prevent migraine and headache

Do you know that 80% of people with migraines have photophobia? By using migraine sunglasses you can manage hypersensitivity to light.

Things like too much exposure to sunlight or changes in the level of light can cause severe headaches or trigger migraine. Thinking how sunglasses can help?

Well, migraine sunglasses have tinted lenses which helps to ease Photophobia. They filter out the specific wavelength of light, which triggers migraine.

In addition, it also reduces eye strain and helps to stay comfortable.

● Fight from sun-related problems

Prolonged exposure to the sun can cause various health-related problems. High-quality sunglasses can protect you from the sun’s damaging rays.

There are various eye diseases like skin cancer, cataract, glaucoma, macular degeneration, and pterygium that can be prevented with the help of sunglasses.

Pro tip: When purchasing sunglasses, look for ones that provide 100% UVA and UVB protection.

Also read: EVERYDAY ROUTINE TO TAKE CARE OF YOUR EYES?  (FOLLOWING THESE TIPS EVERY DAY FOR GOOD EYE HEALTH)

Final words

Sunglasses are more than just an accessory, it’s protective eyewear that can protect you from various health-related issues.
Now that you know how important sunglasses are, when are you getting one?

In case you have any eye-related problems or discomfort, don’t worry! PVRI has got you covered.

PVRI is one of the best eye hospitals in Hyderabad. We have a team of doctors who can help you to improve your vision and protect your eyes. Book an appointment today!