UV protection in sunglasses blocks harmful UVA and UVB rays, preventing eye sunburn, irritation, cataracts, and long-term damage. Choosing 100% UVA-UVB sunglasses ensures comfort, style, and healthy vision while outdoors or near artificial UV sources.

UV rays from the sun can harm your eyes similarly to how they damage your skin. Short-term exposure can cause redness, irritation, and light sensitivity, while long-term exposure increases risks of cataracts, eye cancer, and premature aging of eye tissues.

• Penetrate deeper layers of eyes and skin
• Contribute to aging and eye damage
• Slightly linked to skin cancer

• Less reaches Earth due to atmospheric filtering
• Responsible for sunburns and higher skin cancer risk
• Can damage eyes with prolonged exposure

Effects of Sun Exposure on Eyes

• Eye sunburn causing redness, pain, sensitivity
• Long-term risks: cataracts, eye cancer, tissue damage
• Protective measures: sunglasses, hats, protective clothing

Artificial UV sources such as lasers, tanning beds, or welding equipment can also harm your eyes. UV-blocking glasses provide protection indoors for frequent exposure.

• Look for full UVA-UVB coverage; some brands only offer 99%
• Foster Grant guarantees 100% protection in all styles

• Prevent lens damage and maintain clarity
• Polycarbonate lenses add impact resistance

• Reading Sunglasses: Built-in readers for outdoors
• Driving Sunglasses: Dark tint for daytime, yellow tint for low light
• Polarized Lenses: Reduce glare and improve contrast

• Always wear sunglasses with 100% UVA-UVB protection
• Choose scratch-resistant or polycarbonate lenses
• Match style to activity: reading, driving, outdoor sports
• Don’t forget hats and protective clothing for additional protection

Yes, up to 80% of UV rays pass through clouds, making protection essential.

Polarization reduces glare and improves comfort, but UV protection depends on the lens coating.

Look for labels stating 100% UVA-UVB or UV absorption up to 400 nm.