If you find yourself squinting while enjoying our beautiful sunny days here on the coast or struggling to see clearly when outdoors - it might be time to consider prescription sunglasses. Not only do they protect your eyes from the sun's harmful UV rays, but they also provide the necessary vision correction tailored to suit your needs. Here’s some points to consider:
How is Your Outdoor Vision Comfort?
Regular sunglasses might shade your eyes, but they don’t correct vision. If you’re already wearing prescription glasses, think about your visual experience during outdoor activities. Are you able to see distant objects clearly? Can you drive comfortably in bright sunlight? Can you read the menu outdoors at your favourite beach-side cafe? If you answered no, prescription sunglasses could enhance your outdoor experiences significantly.
Consider Your Current Eyewear
Switching between your prescription glasses and non-prescription sunglasses can cause eye strain, eye fatigue and inconsistent clarity. Prescription sunglasses offer a seamless exchange of vision quality, when switching from glasses, whilst also protecting your eyes from glare and UV exposure. Additionally, you may consider opting to add a photochromatic feature to your prescription glasses, to allow a seamless transition from indoor to outdoor environments, without the need to switch between pairs. Photochromatic lenses offer 100% UV protection and react to direct sunlight, are clear indoors, and turn dark outdoors.
Do you Experience Eye Strain?
If you experience headaches or eye strain after extended periods in the sun, this could be due to inadequate eye protection and uncorrected refractive errors. Prescription sunglasses with the right lenses can alleviate these symptoms by providing both UV protection and precise vision correction.
Understand the Benefits of Sun Protection
Prescription sunglasses are not just about convenience or comfort; they also offer protection. UV rays can contribute to cataracts, pterygiums, eyelid skin cancers and other eye health issues, so proper sunglasses, labelled as category 3 with 100% UV protection, are a critical part of your eye care.
By ensuring you have the right prescription sunglasses, you can enjoy the outdoors more comfortably and protect your eye health. At Envision, we have an extensive range of brands and collections to choose from including Maui Jim, Ray Ban, Carrera, Nike, and many others, offering something for everyone. Book a consultation or contact the team at Burleigh Waters or Tweed to get more details. We can evaluate your vision, recommend the appropriate corrective lenses, and suggest sunglasses that suit your lifestyle and vision needs.