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Sunglasses for men - 2014
The most popular models of sunglasses for men, as of last season, are aviators and wayfarers. New and original interpretations of these retro glasses are offered to the public fashion houses Louis Vuitton, Dolce & Gabbana, Trussardi. No less popular this summer are geometric shape glasses, which are mainly represented by the round shape of [...]
7 Reasons to Wear Sunglasses
Spending time on the street, we usually use a variety of accessories, some of which seem to be able to protect us from the sun's rays. Anything goes, from sunscreens to umbrellas. However, most people just do not realize how important a role sunglasses play in protecting us from the sun. Most people simply do [...]
Choosing Sunglasses for Children
Sunglasses - an important summer accessory. They will protect the child, not only from the bright sunlight, but also from sand, dust and mechanical damage to the eye. What to consider when choosing childrens sunglasses? Let's find out.The lens material: glass lenses - a good choice in terms of quality, they do not scratch and [...]
Whether to use reading glasses?
Let us remember the Helmholtz mechanism of accommodation. In response to defocusing the image on the retina nerve impulses run through the reduction of parasympathetic part of the oculomotor nerve to the ciliary muscle; muscle contracts; ciliary ligament relax; tension of the lens capsule is reduced; lens due to its elasticity becomes more convex and [...]
How to choose sunglasses
Choosing sunglasses can be extremely difficult. Not only because of the huge number of options of lenses that you must evaluate, and pick the one for you; such a selection often causes trouble and the need to wade through an incredible number of models, shapes and colors of frames. Diversity does not always make life [...]
Sunglasses for Drivers
For many drivers sunglasses are a fashion accessory rather than a means of protection from bright sunlight. This is according to an insurance company «Sheilas Wheels» study, which produced a survey of about 1,000 women drivers. Questioning revealed that over 80% of drivers surveyed chose sunglasses which are not suitable for driving. Using unsuitable sunglasses [...]
Understanding UV and VLT
UV ProtectionUltraviolet (UV) rays from the sun can damage your eyes by contributing to cataracts, macular degeneration and growths on the eye, including cancer. All of the sunglasses offered at REI block 100% of UV light.UVB rays are the main concern for eyes. According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, "Long-term exposure to ultraviolet (UV) [...]