Long-term exposure to sunlight may induce dry eyes, cataracts, and even accelerate the progression of myopia. So don't just wear sunscreen on your face, your eyes also need scientific protection. So do you choose self-tinting lenses or sunglasses? Yang Heping, deputy director of the Department of Optometry and Pediatric Ophthalmology of Chongqing Nanping Aier Eye Hospital and a national first-class optometrist, said that it is necessary to make a comprehensive choice according to eye conditions and actual travel needs.
Tinted lenses
The lenses contain photochromic material, which is darkened by ultraviolet rays and restores transparency indoors, with myopia, a pair of glasses can be used throughout the day to effectively block UVA/UVB, and some brands also have anti-blue light function.
Suitable for: commuters, students, and those who need to wear glasses for a long time.
sunglasses
Sunglasses are mostly tinted or polarized lenses, which have a stronger blocking effect on high-intensity visible light and ultraviolet rays. It has good anti-glare ability and is suitable for outdoor sports, self-driving, seaside and other highly reflective scenes. Ordinary sunglasses are mostly non-prescription lenses, and if you need to correct your vision, you need to customize sunglasses with prescription separately.
Suitable for people: non-myopic people, people with frequent outdoor activities, people with fashion styling needs, etc.
Yang Heping reminded that whether it is choosing color-changing lenses or polarized sunglasses, professional ophthalmology fitting is more accurate, and long-term outdoor enthusiasts should pay more attention to light protection and conduct regular eye health examinations every year. (Chongqing Nanping Aier Eye Hospital)