Colourful, fancy, retro, sporty... Which sunglasses will you fall for? If these are essential summer accessories, note that what matters before the look is the protection of your eyes! Here's how to choose sunglasses that are as beautiful as they are effective.
Glasses? What for other than being stylish?
While sunglasses are a fashion accessory, their primary purpose is to protect your eyes from UV rays. Wearing suitable sunglasses protects you from the consequences that these rays can have on your eyes:
Wearing sunglasses is also strongly recommended in winter. Just because the sun heats up less doesn't mean it's less dangerous. On the contrary, we would tend not to be wary of it, at the risk of damaging our eyes and skin.
Sunglasses:which categories to choose?
To choose your glasses, you have to be interested in the use you make of them. You will not take the same sunglasses to spend a day on the boat as to sip a drink on the terrace. Also pay close attention to glasses that are available at low prices. If their design can be attractive, UV protection is rarely there. So make sure your glasses are marked with the CE standard followed by a number from 0 to 4, which corresponds to the protection category.
Do you need a correction?
Do you suffer from a vision disorder? Opt for sunglasses adapted to your vision, with correction if necessary. Buy your glasses from an optician to benefit from valuable advice and find the pair that suits you best according to your head and your use. Think about it:your mutual insurance company can give you access to a network of mutualist opticians throughout France. Convenient to find a professional near you.
Which glasses for which age?
Adult and senior
Are you athletic (nautical or mountain activities)? Choose wrap-around glasses for optimal protection. For this one to be better, opt for wide branches that stop the lateral rays. Wraparound frames help protect the eyelids and delay the first signs of aging.
Baby and child
The eyes of babies and children are particularly sensitive to light. To protect their pretty eyes, sunglasses are essential, and this from an early age. Children blink less often than adults, so their retinas are more exposed to sunlight. As with adults, category 3 lenses are recommended for children on sunny days. Category 4 lenses are preferred for boating or mountain trips.
For toddlers, the choice of sunglasses should be comfort-oriented. Opt for a plastic model without nose pads. The shape of children's frames is often round and adjusted to that of the eyebrows to best match their field of vision, and to prevent these little bits from looking over the glasses.
The choice of sunglasses is not trivial! Having the right protection and the right model cannot be improvised. Fortunately, you are now ready to choose your sunglasses for the next vacation. A doubt or a question? Do not hesitate to push the door of an optician near you.
