Choosing the Right Prescription Sunglasses

Leawood Chiropractor on Choosing the Right Prescription Sunglasses

Getting sun-kissed and getting a tan is a big part of the summer days. While the sun rays may feel great against your skin they can be so damaging to your eyes. As you are planning out your summer days, do not forget to have your sunglasses. If you do not already own a pair of prescription sunglasses you can get them at Visional Professionals at of Leawood.

Woman wearing prescription sunglasses

General Information on Prescription Sunglasses

Prescription sunglasses, unlike regular sunglasses, have a corrective prescription incorporated in the lenses. If you have a refractive error, getting prescription sunglasses can help protect your eyes from the sun-rays and enable you to see clearly. You can get your prescription sunglasses from a qualified optometrist.

Benefits of Wearing UV Sunglasses

Your eyes are a vital organ that needs to be protected from the effects of the sun. Too much exposure to the sun rays can cause eye damage. By wearing sunglasses you prevent certain types of skin cancer especially that found on the eyelid since sunglasses protects the skin around the eyes. Wearing sunglasses also reduces the risk of getting cataracts. Many people are blind because they have cataracts which are usually triggered by exposure to UV rays.

Types of Lenses

There are several types of lenses that include;

  • Aspheric – these lenses are spherical and have a curvature and help correct small distortions in vision.
  • Bifocal and trifocal lenses
  • Hi-index lens – they are plastic lenses that are designed for people who need strong prescriptions.
  • Photochromic lenses – they are lenses that darken when they are exposed to sunlight.
  • Polarized lenses – they help in reduce glare that is reflected on surfaces such as water.

Contact Vision Professionals of Leawood

This summer, you need to be prepared and protect your eyes from the sun-rays. You need to visit Vision Professionals of Leawood to get fitted for optical prescription sunglasses. Being ready for summer can be helpful for your vision. Contact us today at (913) 239-9446 for more information.

Visit our Office