Women’s prescription sunglasses are designed for practical eyewear. It features girly color and design. It is embellish with many design. The most important thing that you want to check before buying the sunglass is the amount of UV protection it provides. Normally, the amount of UV protection is stated on the label. If you are shopping online, the store will list the amount of UV protection in the lens. The radiation from the ultraviolet ray can cause damages on your eyes and skin. When you are exposed to the sunlight, the cornea will be affected by the UV ray. Excessive exposures to the UV ray will cause problems such as conjunctivas, eye cancer and etc.
The women’s prescription sunglasses are protected against two types of UV rays including UVA and UVB rays. The UVB coating can prevent 99% of the sun ray to enter into the eyes. The UVA coating offers a limited protection of 95% of the sun ray. If the description of the sunglass did not mention UV protection, it means that it offer little protection against the sunlight. Polarized lenses can protect the eyes from the glare that are refracted from a flat surface. However, polarized lenses don’t offer protection against the UV ray. In order for the polarized lens to be resistant against the UV ray, you have to add a layer of the UV coating.
Plastic women’s prescription sunglasses are usually not treated with UV coating. When purchasing plastic sunglass, you should ask the salesman questions so that you know which type of lens to purchase.
There are many types of UV protection in women’s prescription sunglasses including blue blocking, photochromatic, and polycarbonate lenses. The blue blocking plastic lens will protect the eyes against the blue, red and amber lights. Though it is able to prevent sun damage, the user often faces problem in distinguishing the color of the traffic light.
The photochromatic lens will automatically darken when it is exposed to the UV ray. When you are in an indoor environment, the photochromatic lens will become as clear as the standard lens. Photochromatic lens is suitable for people that need to drive during a sunny day.
Polycarbonate women’s prescription sunglasses are resistant against the heavy impact. The impact resistance polycarbonate lens makes it suitable for women that are involved in intense sports activities. Polycarbonate sunglasses can protect your eyes from injuries while you are carrying out a sports activity. It is usually a preferred lens choice for the women’s athletes.