Protecting your eyes from harmful UV rays from the sun is one of the reasons why you wear sunglasses. But, are you certain that you are getting that kind of protection from the sunglasses you are wearing?

Surprisingly, not all sunglasses have the ability to 100% filter out harmful UV rays from the sun. How then will you identify this?

Here are some of the best ways that will help you find the greatest quality out of your sunglasses like the ones in our shop here at Bambies.

Beware of Polarization

Wood sunglasses with polarized lenses are becoming more popular recently due to their protective properties. These lenses have a capability of blocking horizontally-oriented light and filtering in only vertically-oriented light. This is the reasons why they enhances contrast, reduce glare and improves visual comfort and clarity. Even though polarized lenses do not perfectly block UV rays, they give a clear vision benefit while out in the sun. Check out White Heaven our bamboo frame sunglass

Check the Label of UV Protection

All trusted brands of quality sunglasses in Australia will always specify the category of UV protection on various labels they provide. You will either find labels showing UV 400 which is a UV filter category or labels indicating 100% UV protection.

Sunglasses with lenses having a filter category of UV 400 are capable of blocking rays from light with wavelength of not less than 400 nanometers; this protects all UVB and UVA rays. Always make sure that any sunglasses you are shopping are indicating these labels. All wooden sunglasses at Bambies provide lenses with UV 400 filter category and offer 100% UV protection. This is Dianella women's wooden sunglass.

Check the Date of Expiry

You might wonder if sunglasses have expiry date, yes they have. The typical lifespan of a pair of wooden sunglasses ranges between the times it reaches 2 – 3 years and above. The expiration of sunglasses is because of the damaging and the ineffectiveness of the UV protection tint on the lenses due to UV rays exposure over time. Try Carrumbin whenever looking for Australia wooden sunglasses.

Be Careful with Dark Sunglasses

Many people believe that the darker the sunglasses the better protection they provide from the damaging UV rays from the sun. This notion is not true. If the sunglasses are not having lenses with 100% UV protection, they will not provide the protection required, however darker they are.

Dark sunglasses only help to protect you from glare and ambient light. Dark sunglasses will let much sunlight enter your eyes since they make your pupils widely open increasing the chances of contracting eye problems. When going for dark sunglasses, make sure their lenses have 100% UV protection. Nothing like our Blue Reef a good wooden sunglass.

Check the Quality of the Lens

The most important factor to consider when looking for best quality sunglasses Australia is the quality of their lenses. It is lenses that provide that final protection of the eyes. Make sure to opt for sunglasses with lenses that suit the kind of protection you’re looking for. Meet Forest Hill sunglass with bamboo frame.

Take them to an Optometrist

If you don’t know how to check if your sunglasses are up to the task of protecting your eyes effectively, then you should visit the nearest optometrist or optician around you. They have special tools for testing your sunglass lenses, and they will let you know if they are perfectly fit for your eyes or not.
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