Blog Volume II, Issue #2:
Here comes the Sun!
With summer upon us, it is time to think about sun protection for your eyes. Not all sun protection is created equal. According to recent surveys, 45% of people buy sun glasses at the dollar store, gas station, or drug store. These sun glasses may do in a pinch, but are poor optical quality as one would expect. By law all sunglasses must have UVA and UVB protection, but that is all. At Burlington Eyecare we put our sunglasses both prescription and non-prescription to rigorous testing.
We test the lenses for warping, distortion, and for degree of polarization. All of these contribute to clear, protected vision. For example, we carry a full line of Maui Jim sunglasses, in many different lens colours and with different coating options. So, when we inspect a pair of Maui Jim sunglasses using a vision chart, we get clear vision with no distortion. Secondly, we look at different colours through the lenses and see certain colours enhanced which is desirable, especially for driving. Thirdly, we test the polarization to assure that it is complete through the whole lens to provide best glare control. As an added benefit, Maui Jim sunglasses also have a blue light filter built in for screen use.
We, of course, carry other sunglasses not just Maui Jims, such as Ray-Bans, Nikon, Cazal, to name a few, but we are big fans of the Maui Jims and have had great success with them. They have a great warranty and look good too! Believe it or not this is not an ad, but simply a blog trying to impress you with the need to invest in good eye protection for sunny and "glarey" days.
Good quality sunglasses can be made with your prescription, mine even have my bifocal in them so reading outside is so much more comfortable. You can pick brown, grey, green, or rose for your lens colour...
We are so excited about Maui Jim sunglasses that we are having Maui Jim days, June 7-12. The entire line of Maui Jims will be available to you (there will also be prizes and promotions!). Due to Covid, appointments will be necessary, so call today.
See you then,
the good doctor, Dr. Mark Germain, Burlington Optometrist
