Take care of your vision and "keep an eye" on your sunglasses, remember that they are more than an accessory
Colombia, due to its geography, has a high index of exposure to ultraviolet rays, which is why it seeks to develop policies for vision care. Paulo Gordillo, Essilor Colombia optometrist and visual care expert guides us, take note . Remember that it is better to prevent than to have to regret.
How to prevent?
-The first thing is to be aware of using sunglasses, since it is the sunscreen of the eyes.
- Commonly treated sunglasses reduce brightness and protect against UV rays. With advances in technology for visual health they also offer security and definition, "says Gordillo.
- · Make sure your sunglasses block 100% UVA and UVB rays.
· If you wear contact lenses, they should have UV protection. Remember that despite this, it is necessary to use sunglasses.
· Choose lenses that cover the entire area of the eyes. Ideally, your sunglasses should wrap the area to the temple, so that the sun's rays can not penetrate from the sides.
· Consult your optometrist to have not only glasses with UV protection, but also able to correct your visual problems.
· Use sunglasses whenever you are outdoors. Damage to the eyes caused by the sun can occur at any time of year, not just sunny days or hot climates.
· Never look directly into the sun, as it may cause damage to the retina of the eye caused by solar radiation. Also do not do it during an eclipse.
· Take special care during peak sun hours. Avoid exposure between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. - when UV rays are strongest. In case you need to stay outdoors, it is essential that you protect your eyes with sunglasses formulated so as not to disturb your vision.
· Children can also use formulated sunglasses. In fact, in your case it is even more important, since your eyes are not fully developed.
- The new development is polarized lenses such as Xperio, which provide 100% UVA and UVB protection, eliminate dangerous glare, offer unparalleled clarity of vision and the ability to truly perceive colors.
For drivers
"In terms of road safety, the use of dark lenses on sunny days is necessary, however with conventional lenses you can get to lose visual definition," says the Essilor Colombia expert .
The ideal then is to use polarized lenses, these offer the advantage that colors and objects are not distorted and the reaction time is improved. According to some studies, polarized lenses improve the reaction time by 1/3 seconds, allowing the driver to brake the vehicle 7 meters before 80 km / h.
Formula for the Sun
If you are one of those who suffer from visual problems and you should wear prescription glasses, but you also need sunglasses, it is best to use your formula and at the same time protect your eyes from the sun's rays.
This prevents harmful radiation from entering the inside of the eye, which in the medium term will contribute to the development of different eye diseases such as: pterygium, cataracts, photophobia and even macular degeneration - lesion of the macula, which is located in the retina and It is responsible for central vision, which with age can end in blindness; adding another visual disease.
