Heavyglare Eyewear

Do you suffer from redness and swelling in the eyes? Do you experience irritation too? Chances are you haven’t been protecting your eyes from sun’s harmful ultraviolet rays. Overexposure to these rays can result in dangerous health consequences. But there’s a way out. Wear sunglasses to protect your eye and vision.

According to a nationwide survey in the US, one in three adults overlooks sunglasses and as a result 34 percent people have experienced symptoms of prolonged UV exposure such as eye irritation, trouble seeing and red or swollen eyes.

The findings showed that only 31 percent of Americans protect their eyes with sunglasses or other ultraviolet (UV)-protective eyewear every time they go out in the sun. “UV damage to your eyes can start in as little as 15 minutes,” said Justin Bazan, medical adviser to The Vision Council -- the global voice for vision care products and services.

The research showed that even though Americans fear vision loss, taking the protective measure of wearing sunglasses is not a high priority. Only 14 percent are likely to wear sunglasses while watching outdoor sporting events and only 44 percent are likely to wear sunglasses at the beach.

In addition, the survey revealed that Americans place comfort (65 percent) and affordability (54 percent) before UV protection (44 percent) when purchasing sunglasses. Parents are more likely to wear shades always or often (56 percent) than their children (29 percent).

Many adults who rarely or never wear sunglasses (25 percent) report that they skip UV eye protection because they don’t own prescription sunglasses (41 percent).

Millennials (a person reaching young adulthood around the year 2000) are least likely to protect their vision: 55 percent of people in their 20s never, rarely or only sometimes wear sunglasses.

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