Beat the Light Out with Polarized Sunglasses

Polarized sunglasses are the most talented companion in times of outdoor fun especially during daytime where sunlight can reflect almost from everywhere. That’s why golfers, fishing enthusiasts, beach bums, drivers, and whoever is exposed to sun glare are keen on the use of polarized sunglasses. But the wonder doesn’t stop there; nowadays these sunglasses also cover indoor use as seen on individuals who spend long hours in front the computer. These polarized items are proven to be effective in reducing glare and intense light in order maximize safety in any pursuit.

Knowing the importance and betterment in using polarized sunglasses, it is then understandable that these items are real performance in our store given the many activities and individuals such sunglasses serve to. For as long as the sun shines and magnificent lights don’t go out, we should always trust the necessity for these sunglasses that uphold safety in the image of style.

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Winterize your eyes: Harsh sun is just one threat the coming months will bring

Like most other people, El Paso Community College student Anel Covarrubias has never really thought about the importance of wearing sunglasses in the winter.

Aside from the obvious reason -- to look fashionable -- she usually wears her Oakley sunglasses only when she drives.

"I'm guessing the UV rays would be just as strong in the winter as they are in the summer, right?"

Covarrubias would be correct.

"The UV lights are still there in the winter," said Dr. Mark Gallardo, an ophthalmologist with El Paso Eye Surgeons. "UV rays can even go through clouds and still damage the eye."

UV rays can lead to skin cancer on the eyelids, can damage the stem cells on the eyeball, and can lead to overgrowth of the skin on the cornea.

"There is some thought that it could lead to macular degeneration," Gallardo said.

Macular degeneration is the leading cause of severe vision loss in people older than 60. It occurs when the small central part of the retina (the light-sensing nerve

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