FASHION CORNER: WHERE FASHION AND HEALTH CARE MEET SUNGLASSES

The eye is an essential part of the body and needs to be protected just like we would protect a new expensive phone with a screen guard. Sometimes, the eyes deteriorate with age but precautionary measures can be taken to ensure that our eyes are protected. An exciting way of protecting our eyes is the use of sunglasses.

The blazing Nigerian sun is a major reason to get a pair of sunglasses. It protects the eyes against ultraviolet rays. The eyes are very sensitive and thus, it is advisable to wear sunglasses that help to fully cover your eyes. Wrap-around lenses are even better because they block out light and glare from the sides as well as the front.

With the high rate of skin cancer these days, the skin around your eyes including your eyelids is very sensitive to sunlight and nearly 10% of skin cancers are found near the eyes. Wearing UV-protective wrap-around sunglasses with large lenses will not just protect your eyes; it will also protect the skin around the eyes too.

According to the Glaucoma research foundation, prolonged and long term exposure to the sun’s UV rays contribute to cataracts. UV exposure may also worsen the symptoms of Glaucoma, another serious eye condition that can result in blindness. Sunglasses with complete UV protection can help reduce your risk of cataract or complications from glaucoma.
Macular degeneration is a condition where part of the retina, called the macula, deteriorates, causing impaired vision and in many cases, eventual blindness. Certain types of ultra violet radiation can speed up this process. So, wearing sunglasses may help protect you.

Spending time outdoors puts you at additional risk of damage from sand, dust and wind. Getting sand in your eyes can be very painful and dangerous. Tiny grains of sand can actually scratch your eyes and cause permanent damage. Sunglasses that fully cover your eyes are a great way to keep sand out. Windy and dusty areas can also irritate and damage your eyes but you can protect yourself by wearing sunglasses.

Sunglasses are also very fashionable. They add glamour and swags to your looks but you have to know the most suitable sunglasses frame for your face shape. Choose the frame that will accentuate your features and flatter your face shape. To do this, you need to know your face shape first o all whether it is round, oval, heart shaped or square.

After getting to know your face shape, choose a shape of frames that slightly contrasts the shape of your face. For example, if you have a round face, don’t wear a round frame, you will have to wear something curvy. You can wear rectangular, cat eyes or butterfly frames. These frames will flatter your round face.
In all, sunglasses are items that merge protection of the eyes with fashion. And with the collection of beautiful and exquisite frames that are available these days, your looks can only get better.

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