9 Tips on Choosing Sunglasses ...

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You will need to wear sunglasses when the sun is out in order to protect your eyes but you also need to consider where you will be going with your sunglasses. For example, if you are going sailing on the ocean you are likely to want to buy a pair of wraparound sports sunglasses because these are quite sturdy.

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Often people will go out and choose a bright pair of sunglasses as they believe they are only to wear during the summer time when the sun is out the most. This is not the case though; sunglasses should be worn whenever there is sun shining so you may want to bear this in mind when selecting a pair of jazzy glasses.

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There are probably not many of us who can say that when they are selecting a pair of sunglasses that they check what percentage of UV radiation is blocked out. This is something that we should all do though because the whole point of wearing sunglasses is to protect our eyes. Ideally we need to look for sunglasses that prevent ninety nine to one hundred per cent of UV radiation.

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Sunglasses over the years have changed from being purely practical to a fashion accessory that is used as a form of status symbol. However, it is still important that you buy sunglasses that protect your eyes from the sun rays and the lens needs to be big enough to cover all of your eyes.

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Often when purchasing a pair of sunglasses we do not even consider the colour of the lens, we choose a style plus a frame colour and that is about it. When searching try to find a pair that suit you with a green, brown or grey tint because this will not only protect your eyes but it will help you to see more easily.

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The price of sunglasses does vary but many are quite expensive and it can be easy to spend a large amount of money buying a pair that you hardly ever wear. In my opinion it is important that you set a budget right from the beginning and make sure that you do not exceed the limit.

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Many people are known to be very fussy over the colour of the frames on their glasses; the majority of time is probably spent finding the right colour and the right style. You should know what colours suit you so keep an eye out for them.

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If you wear prescription glasses then you are likely to also need prescription sunglasses, these can be more expensive and often your choice is limited to quite a narrow range. However, you do want to be able to see so you will need to choose substance over looks.

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In order to find the most suitable sunglasses for yourself you need to know what suits your face shape. Normally those with round or wider faces suit thick and wide glasses, those with narrow faces suit skinnier frames. It is important that you find this out for yourself; probably the best method is trial and error.

There you have 9 tips on choosing sunglasses. These tips should help you to keep your eyes protected from the sun and find a pair of stylish sunglasses that suit you.

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