Many people wear sunglasses in the spring and summer because of the power of the sun during the warmer months. However, there is no reason to stop wearing them when fall and winter roll around. Sunglasses protect your eyes from a lot of different kinds of harm when they are worn. H Arnold Papernick OD in Mt. Pleasant wants you to know the importance of wearing sunglasses in the winter.

Glare from the Sun

No matter what time of the year it is, the sun will create a glare that can make it a little harder to see outdoors. When there is water, ice, or snow around, the glare is made even worse as the sun glints off those surfaces and into your eyes. If you are trying to drive, or simply see where you are going, wearing sunglasses can make it much easier to do so.

Protection from UV Rays

The UV radiation that comes from the sun can cause damage to your eyes. It can damage the corneas as well as cause the lenses of your eyes to begin developing cataracts. It can also make cataracts worse. There are several types of UV rays, and good sunglasses will block rays of UVB, UVA, and UVC. The protection that sunglasses provide also helps the skin around your eyes to avoid wrinkles and other sun damage.

Your Eyes and Debris

The wind can be strong in the winter, and it is often extremely dry. This can allow debris that is blown up by the wind to land in your eyes. It can also result in dry, painful eyes. When you wear sunglasses, you can keep the debris out of your eyes and minimize the amount of dry wind hitting them. Close-fitting sunglasses are the best at preventing wind from damaging your eyes. It can also keep the wind from drying out your contact lenses.

Call Our Eye Doctor in Mt. Pleasant, PA

If you are experiencing a problem with your eyes, or want to get great sunglasses, call H Arnold Papernick OD today at (724) 547-5711. Our optometrist can help you protect your vision in the winter and all year round.