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Do Designer Sunglasses Give Better UV Protection Than Cheap Ones?

Posted on June 12, 2008

Diana dares to ask: Do cheap sunglasses provide the same amount of UV ray protection as more expensive sunglasses? Does it matter? I understand the FDA does not regulate this (not that I think they should ) but how can we tell if the shades we re buying will protect our eyes or potentially harm them?The Right Brain s squinty replay: This is a very important question Diane! Ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun can burn your skin AND the corneas and conjunctivas of your eyes. Plus, long-term UV exposure can lead to eye disease like cataracts (clouding of the lens) and macular degenera...

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cataracts , glaucoma , macular degeneration , skin