Optimal sun protection, relaxation for the eyes, precautionary measures against long-term damage, optimal functionalism and the best design are the most frequently named criteria in the purchasing of sunglasses. Several tips and tricks should provide assistance in sunglass selection:
- Pay attention to perfect sun protection.
100% UV protection up to a wavelength of 400nm is an absolute must for every pair of sunglasses; a good blue light filter is equally essential. Sunglasses with a wrap-around design nestle close to the face and thereby also protect against rays of sun entering from the side.
- Sunglasses should not obscure their wearer’s face, but rather should accentuate the characteristic facial features. Therefore, do not select sunglasses according to cosmetic criteria.
- Wearing comfort and lightness are important criteria.
Or: Who does not remember the unpleasant pressure marks after a day spent wearing ill-fitting sunglasses? Therefore, attention should be paid to lightness in a new pair of sunglasses – as is ensured by titanium, for example.
- When purchasing a pair of sunglasses, think of those situations in which you want to wear them. If you spend a lot of time on the water or frequently drive a car, then polarisation lenses are essential for eyewear.
- Safety should be a criterion.
On the one hand, the safety of selecting the best protection from the sunlight; on the other, attention should be paid to the fact that a pair of sunglasses should not limit the field of vision – especially when the sunglasses are worn while driving. Rimless glasses are ideal in this case.
- Quality sunglass lenses comprise colour and tinge – and, of course, perfect protection. The colours green, brown, and grey – in contrast to the often more fashionable colours - barely distort the perception of colour and offer good contrast perception.
- Fashionable criteria should naturally not be neglected. Ultimately, sunglasses are an important all-year accessory. “However,” according to Silhouette style consultant Carmen Stummer, “take care to choose sunglasses to suit your facial type – irrespective of the dictates of fashion.”
- If you wear glasses, you should also get RXable sunglasses. Your specialist optician will be happy to advise you which models are most suited for this.
