The recent spell of good weather has sent patients in their droves into Mongey Opticians looking for prescription sunglasses.
If you currently wear eyeglasses for driving (short sighted ), reading (long sighted ) or astigmatism, you should strongly consider purchasing a second pair of glasses: prescription sunglasses.
Prescription sunglasses are often the best solution when you want clear, comfortable vision outdoors or when you are driving on a sunny day. They eliminate glare and the need for squinting in bright conditions, which can reduce vision and cause eye strain.
Even if you normally wear contact lenses and non prescription (plano ) sunglasses, there will be times when your contacts dry out or become uncomfortable – especially on the beach, where you battle the effects of sand, sun, wind and water. Prescription sunglasses enable you to be outdoors all day without these discomfort problems or the hassle of dealing with your contacts.
Many lens styles available
Prescription sunglasses are available in a wide variety of lens materials and designs, including high index plastic and progressive (no-line bifocal ) lenses. For boating, fishing and driving, polarised lenses offer superior glare protection from light reflecting off water and roadways.
If you plan on wearing your prescription sunglasses when playing sports, working with power tools or engaging in other activities that have the potential of causing eye injuries, choose lightweight lenses made of polycarbonate. Lenses made of these materials are far more impact-resistant than glass or plastic sunglass lenses.
The only exception is that prescription sunglasses cannot be made in the same severe wraparound styles that some non-prescription sunglasses have.
So stay safe, enjoy the sunshine but protect your eyes.
Mongey Opticians, Ellison Street, Castlebar (094 902 4115 ); Conrmarket, Ballinrobe (094 952 1556 ).
