Sunglasses
Enjoy the sunshine in style while maintaining healthy vision with support from our expert optometrists and stylists.
We love the sun.
If you love the sun like we do, you know how a bright sunny day can affect your eyesight. Eyes, like skin, are vulnerable to sunburn, and a day in the sun without proper eye protection can leave you with stinging, red, dry eyes. The irritation usually resolves within a few days, but many years later the accumulation of sun damage can cloud your vision, or even result in irreversible disorders that threaten your eyesight.
The good news is that there are many options for you to protect your eyes even if you use prescription eyewear. Ultraviolet (UV) light consists of UVA, UVB, and UVC rays. UVC rays are stopped in Earth’s atmosphere, but UVA and UVB reach the eyes and can potentially damage them especially with long term exposure to the sun’s rays.
We love the sun.
If you love the sun like we do, you know how a bright sunny day can affect your eyesight. Eyes, like skin, are vulnerable to sunburn, and a day in the sun without proper eye protection can leave you with stinging, red, dry eyes. The irritation usually resolves within a few days, but many years later the accumulation of sun damage can cloud your vision, or even result in irreversible disorders that threaten your eyesight.
The good news is that there are many options for you to protect your eyes even if you use prescription eyewear. Ultraviolet (UV) light consists of UVA, UVB, and UVC rays. UVC rays are stopped in Earth’s atmosphere, but UVA and UVB reach the eyes and can potentially damage them especially with long term exposure to the sun’s rays.
Understanding
Sunglasses
Choose the right fit and style that works best for you and your lifestyle.
If you use prescription eyewear, here are some of the most popular options to protect your eyes from harm:
- Order a pair of prescription shades or glasses that darken when exposed to bright light.
- A prescription pair of UV-blocking contact lenses.
- UV-blocking contact lenses can be worn with a non-prescription pair of sunglasses for optimal eye protection.
- Use a non-prescription pair of clip-ons or wraparound glasses that will fit over your lenses.
About Merivale Vision Care
Merivale Vision Care has been a trusted name in Ottawa eye care for over 30 years. Our optometrists provide comprehensive services including eye exams, contact lens fittings, and treatment for dry eye and other conditions, all focusing on personalized, technology-driven care tailored to each patient.
Never compromising quality for style.
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