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Benefits of Wearing Sunglasses
While some people might think the sole benefit of wearing sunglasses is to look cool, in truth sunglasses provide a number of benefits in the form of eye protection. Our eyes are sensitive to light, especially since most of us don’t spend as much time outside as we do inside. When outside, it’s important to protect your eyes from harmful UVA and UVB rays which can cause damage to the retina. Exposure to the sun’s harmful rays can wear on the retina over time, and cause a number of problems. Our sight is our most precious sense, and the sense that we tend to depend upon most. It’s important to protect our sight with sunglasses while driving, outdoors, and even not when in direct sunlight. This will ensure our eye health remains consistent as we age.
When it comes to choosing sunglasses, the cheap brands don’t often protect against UVA and UVB rays, and in essence, only fulfill the purpose of looking cool. Designer sunglasses have a significant advantage when it comes to eye protection. Electric sunglasses, for example, provide excellent protection from the sun’s rays and also look sleek and modern.
Sunglasses in a Contemporary Context
In the early 1900s, the use of sunglasses started to become more widespread, especially among the pioneering stars of silent movies. It is commonly believed that this was to avoid recognition by fans, but the real reason was they often had perennially red eyes from the powerful arc lamps that were needed due to the extremely slow speed film stocks used. The stereotype persisted long after improvements in film quality and the introduction of ultraviolet filters had eliminated this problem. Inexpensive mass-produced sunglasses were introduced to America by Sam Foster in 1929. Foster found a ready market on the beaches of Atlantic City, NJ, where he began selling sunglasses under the name Foster Grant from a Woolworth on the Boardwalk.
Polarized sunglasses first became available in 1936, when Edwin H. Land began experimenting with making lenses with his patented Polaroid filter. There are many great options available today, but I prefer Von Zipper sunglasses.