Skin is not the only part of the body that needs protection from the sun. Both the visible and the invisible rays of the sun can cause temporary and permanent eye injuries. Fashion eyewear, like Hugo Boss sunglasses, not only look good, but can be good for you by minimizing the brightness of sunshine and reducing the potential risk of sun damage.

The bright glare of the sun causes discomfort to many and wearing Hugo Boss sunglasses can reduce this, as well as block any harmful radiation released by the sun. Children, in particular, should wear sunglasses as they are more at risk from harmful radiation, their eyes being more sensitive. Protective eyewear should also be worn by anyone involved in outdoor recreation or past times, like mountain climbing, skiing, snowboarding, or surfing.

Don’t believe you can leave off the sunglasses on a cloudy day. Ultraviolet (UV) and high-energy visible light (HEV) can still harm eyes, even if the sun isn’t shining. Winter or summer, UV and HEV are still potential risks to eyesight.

For sunglasses to provide enough protection to eyes they should block 99 to 100 per cent of UV radiation. Sunburn and skin and eye cancers are caused by UVB radiation. Most sunglasses prevent damage from these harmful rays, which can’t be seen by the naked eye. These days it is normal for corrective eyewear to also be UV resistant.

The quantity of UVB radiation varies according to seasons and weather conditions, but protection should be considered at all times. Whether you are tanning in summer, or skiing in the winter, the sun’s rays can be equally damaging. The higher the altitude, the greater the exposure to UVB, with an increase in rays of twenty per cent for every five thousand feet of elevation.

UV rays can cause both long term and short term eye problems. Excessive UV radiation exposure can damage the cornea, retina and lens of the eye. Cataracts, snow blindness, and eye cancer are all linked to ultraviolet light exposure and protective eyewear can protect possible damage to the eye.

In recent years manufacturers have begun including protection from high-energy visible light (HEV) in sunglasses. HEV can cause long term damage to the retina and has been linked to loss of vision, particularly in older people. HEV can cause the structure of the eye to deteriorate, possibly causing those over 60 to lose their sight.

Educating children to become aware of the dangers of the sun, whether it is to protect their skin or their eyes, is important. Children should begin wearing sunglasses from as early an age as possible. Children’s eyes have the potential to absorb more UVB and HEV radiation than adults.

It is recommended that eye protection be worn whenever outdoors. Hugo Boss sunglasses, as well as those by other manufacturers, provide protection from the harmful rays of the sun. They also make it easier to see through the glare of sunlight. With so many styles and benefits available, sunglasses are a healthy accessory.