The Ultimate Guide to Buying Sunglasses

Sunglasses were mainly made to protect the eyes and the delicate skin around the eye area from the harmful ultraviolet rays and various outdoor elements and harsh environments such as heavy construction areas, outdoor maintenance and windy days. Sunglasses can also help to cut down on glare due to harsh lighting and the bright sun rays which overall can allow for crisp, clear vision. Although nowadays, sunglasses are more used as a fashionable item and accessories. However, they can serve both purposes if well chosen. This guide will help you get the right sunglasses that won’t only  protect your eyes but will also show off your facial beauty and sense of style.

Determine Your Face Shape:

In order to find a pair of glasses that flatters your features, you should be aware of your face shape. There are 4 types of face shape, and every single one of them has a sunglasses style that suits it best. In general, small sunglasses are for small faces and larger ones are for larger faces. Here are the types of face shapes and how to find the sunglasses for it:

Oval Face Shape:

Almost any sunglasses can go with a balanced oval face,

if not any. Having an oval face shape will spare you the troubles of looking through the uncountable styles of sunglasses to find the right pair, you can try on any style and enjoy the multitude of choices the market offers, and it will always be fun being able to pull off the latest designs.

Round Face Shape:

These curves are amazingly kicking. The round face has some manly curves and less defined angles. The perfect eyewear should lack curved features while emphasizing sharp angular lines that will help elongate your face and make it look thinner and sharper. This face group may benefit from high on the temple, colorful frames as well. Rectangle, square, wrap and shield are the keys to round-faced sunglass success.

Square Face Shape:

Square shaped faces with generally about the same length and width across the face are characterized by a broad forehead and a strong jaw line. People in this category should choose a frame with round or oval shaped lenses that will help round out the sharpness of their features for a more balanced look. Examples of styles that would work well for this face are aviators, butterflies, or any frame style that favors oval or circular curves. Center or top set temples are the way to go with a square face.

Triangular or Heart Face Shape:

Heart shaped faces, sometimes called triangle, are widest at the temples and narrowest at the chin. Sunglasses that feature wide lower edges with no straight lines along the top work especially well for this facial group because they shift attention downward and elongate the face. Cat eye styles or glasses that feature rounded edges are ideal for giving the wearer a more balanced look. This face shape will be best served with shield, butterfly, rimless, or aviator styled frames.

Buying Sunglasses:

   Pick Your Style:

There is plenty to choose from in the sunglass world, and the price is never as important as what you’re getting for it. That being said, you need to make sure you’re getting protection first and quality as a close second. If you have both of these, there really isn’t anything standing in your way except for finding the pair you like most.

       UVA and UVB Protection:

Although there’s no way to deny how great you look in that awesome pair of shades, there is a real reason to wear them. On top of being a recent fashion accessory, sunglasses protect you from various forms of ultraviolet light, increasing optical clarity in bright conditions while reducing the risk of damage to your eyes.

Sunglasses are essential for people exposed to high levels of Ultraviolet (UV) light during activities like snow sports, waterspouts and driving in bright weather. When purchasing sunglasses, one of the most important things to look for is 100% ultraviolet (UV) protection. Even though the sun is 93 million miles away from you, the ultraviolet (UV) rays it emits can be a factor in causing serious, macular degeneration and growths on the eye, including cancer. Moreover, UV protection has no fixed price tags so designer’s model can offer a complete UV protection with a negotiable price.

      Find Sunglasses That Protect Against Impact:

The longer the eyes are exposed to solar radiation, the greater the risk of developing later in life such conditions as cataracts or macular degeneration. Since it is not clear how much exposure to solar radiation will cause damage, the AOA recommends wearing quality sunglasses that offer UV protection and wearing a hat or cap with a wide brim whenever you spend time outdoors. The lenses in sunglasses should be made from polycarbonate material if you participate in potentially eye-hazardous work or sports. These lenses provide the most impact resistance.