Fashionable Prescription Sunglasses in West Hollywood
It’s hard to really enjoy all the sunny weather, year round, here in West Hollywood without the proper UV protection. That’s right, we’re talking about sunglasses. At Positive Eye Ons Optometry, we offer attractive sunglasses with designer frames for prescription sunglasses. We also have many clients who visit us to get non-prescription sunglasses that fit perfectly and comfortably, while making them look terrific. Whether you need prescription sunglasses or non-prescription, we recommend a visit to our West Hollywood eye doctor. Sunglasses protect your vision, whether you are nearsighted, farsighted or 20/20.
As an expert optometrist in Southern California, our eye doctor understands you not only want to see well, you also want to look great. Sunglasses help you express your character and show your style while protecting your eyes from UV rays. Our custom fit sunglasses also help you see sharply and feel comfortable, to perform better in your chosen profession or your favorite sport.
How do UV Rays Damage Unprotected Eyes?
Ultraviolet light, in the form of UVA and UVB rays, can react with eye proteins to cause a cloudy appearance--this is the formation of cataracts. If you develop cataracts, you may have trouble seeing clearly at night, experience poor color vision, have trouble reading and enjoying creative pursuits. Eventually, cataract surgery may be needed to remove the cloudy build up. UV exposure may also result in a type of “eye sunburn” when the cornea is irritated by the sun’s damaging UV radiation. Long term UV radiation can cause changes in your eye tissues, retinal damage, ocular cancer and more.
What Additional Eye Protection Should I Use in the Sun?
Other popular sunglass options and tips from our West Hollywood optometrist:
- Polarized Sunglasses: These sunglass lenses are great for filtering reflected glare from nearby surfaces (sidewalks, cars, store windows or snow, for example) and can protect your eyes during sports or other activities, such as golfing, jogging, skiing, boating, and driving your car. Look for the label to indicate true polarized lenses.
- Non-Prescription Clip-Ons: These clip onto or magnetically attach over your Rx lenses.
- Glasses that Transition: These lenses darken upon exposure to UV light.
- Wraparounds: If reflected light (and UV radiation) gets around the edges of your sunglasses and into your eyes, choose a wrap around or oversized style.
- UV-blocking Contacts: These contacts can be used in conjunction with non-prescription sunglasses to maximize your eye protection.
- Consider a Hat: This can be a fashionable and practical way to reduce UV exposure to eyes and skin. We recommend wearing a hat with a wide brim, to reduce your exposure.
See the Prescription Sunglasses Experts in West Hollywood
If you are squinting in the sun—stop torturing yourself! You need new prescription sunglasses and designer frames from Positive Eye Ons Optometry in West Hollywood, CA. Our optometrist has the perfect sunglasses and designer frames to protect your eyes, sharpen your vision and help you look terrific in every upcoming selfie you take. When you need prescription UV protection for your eyes, call your West Hollywood eye doctor at 323-651-5646 today.
Many people are cheered by a bright, sunny day, but the effect of all that sunlight on the eyes is a less sunny proposition. UV and glare can create a variety of issues, from dangerous "snowblindness" to irreversible disorders that threaten your eyesight. Here are some frequently asked questions about the role of sunglasses in protecting the eyes from harm. If you want to know more about choosing the right sunglasses, call johnson at (555) 555-5555 today.
What are UV rays? UV stands for ultraviolet, a band of spectrum invisible to the eye. Ultraviolet light consists of UVA, UVB, and UVC rays. UVC rays are stopped in Earth's atmosphere before they reach the eye, but UVA and UVB can both reach the eye and potentially damage it.
How does UV affect unprotected eyes? UV rays can cause proteins inside the lens to become opaque or cloudy, a condition known as cataracts. Cataracts can make interfere with night vision, reduce your ability to see colors, and make reading difficult; they cannot be reversed, only removed. UV exposure can also cause retinal damage, changes in the eye tissues, and a temporary but irritating "sunburn" of the cornea called photokeratitis.
How do I know my glasses will protect my eyes? Choose glasses that claim to block at least 99 percent of UV rays -- UVA as well as UVB. Look for label reading "UV 400," since this designation means that the glasses block UV rays as small as 400 nanometers, providing 100 percent eye protection. Of course you need to protect your eyes from the glare caused by the visible spectrum as well. To accomplish this, select products that block 75 to 90 percent of visible light.
What are polarized lenses? Polarized lenses are specially designed to filter out certain types of glare that tend to radiate upward from horizontal surfaces when sunlight bounces off of these surfaces. They are recommended for tasks such as boating, fishing, skiing, golfing, jogging, and driving. Most polarized lenses will bear a label identifying them as such.
What types of glasses can I choose from? We are able to provide you with a wide range of sunglass options. If you normally wear glasses to correct your eyesight, you may be happy with a non-prescription pair of clip-ons or wraparound glasses that simply fit over your lenses. If you'd rather not wear that much equipment on your head all at once, you can order a pair of prescription "shades," or you can order glasses that darken when exposed to bright light.
What additional types of protection should I consider? If you worry about light, including harmful UV, leaking in through sides or top of your sunglasses, wear a broad-brimmed hat to reduce some of this exposure. If you use prescription eyewear to correct your eyesight, you may also want to think about getting a pair of UV-blocking contact lenses in your prescription. These lenses may be worn alongside a non-prescription pair of sunglasses for optimum eye protection.
For more information on choosing the right sunglasses, contact our office today.