I Don’t Need Sunglasses In Winter, Do I?

Summer is a time when many people wear sunglasses, but in winter, some leave their sunglasses at home. Sunglasses are an important accessory at all times of the year, even during the short days of winter.

If you have prescription lenses but don’t have prescription sunglasses, now is the time to get some! Your eye doctor in Pittsburgh and the surrounding area can help. Below, we’ve listed information about why sunglasses are important at this time of year.

How Sunglasses Protect Your Eyes

Sunglasses protect your eyes by blocking harmful UV rays that can increase your risk of eye conditions like cataracts, macular degeneration and corneal damage. UV rays also age the structures of the eyes, thus contributing to an overall decrease in vision.

Why Sunglasses Are Useful in Winter

It may seem like your eyes are only at risk for UV exposure in summer, when the sun is out the longest and seems the brightest. Unfortunately, eyes can be exposed to UV rays in winter too, and can even suffer damage like corneal sunburn in winter, if you’re exposed to glaring sun reflecting off of the snow for many hours at a time. Sunglasses can help protect your eyes from this exposure, thus promoting good eye health.

How to Choose the Right Pair of Sunglasses

Finding the right pair of sunglasses starts with going to the eye doctor. Once you have an updated prescription, you can choose a pair of sunglasses from the many pairs of frames at your eye doctor.

To get started finding a pair of sunglasses in Pittsburgh and the surrounding area, contact your eye doctor at Lappen Eye Care today.