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Non-Prescription Sunglasses
Sunwear is for every occasion and lifestyle. It can set
a mood or make a fashion statement; it can be worn for hobbies
or be geared to specific needs.
According to a recent sunwear compendium survey of U.S.
consumers conducted by VCA, 26% purchase an additional pair
of sunglasses for outdoor use. The VCA survey also reflects
a high potential to purchase premium lenses with sunwear.
While the Rx sunwear market is growing, the non-prescription,
or plano, market is even hotter. High-tech plano sunwear
is worn by Hollywood's brightest and hottest stars, as well
as by sports notables and other celebrities. Plano sunwear
is an excellent fashion accessory and a super image projector.
It is also very functional these days.
Who Should Wear Non-Prescription
Sunglasses?
Outdoor people. Due to the higher degree of exposure
to sunlight and ultraviolet radiation, sunwear is a
natural option for these patients.
Active land and water sportspeople.
Patients who have had cataract surgery.
Individuals with retinal disorders.
People who are more sensitive to UV rays, including
those taking certain medications?such as tetracycline,
sulfa drugs, birth control pills, diuretics, and tranquilizers.
Contact lens wearers. They should be using sunglasses
to protect their eyes against foreign bodies and the
harmful UV rays.
Patients who've had LASIK surgery or other refractive
surgery procedures
People who just want that cool look
Sunglass manufacturers have ready-made plano sunglasses
for many activities, including racquet sports, running,
swimming, skiing, bicycling, fishing, hunting, and a
host of other lifestyle activities. |
A Matter of Taste
Sunwear styles are as diverse as the materials from which
they are manufactured. Today's sunwear runs the fashion
gamut from retro-looking, oval metal rimless mountings to
large, chuck-style plastic frames. Wraparound frames have
become popular lately and side shields are cool, especially
on smaller frames. Frame materials have moved light years
from zyl to titanium, stainless steel, beryllium, and many
others. And technology in lens manufacturing has also brought
advances to high-performance sun lenses.
Check with your eye doctor to review the latest styles
in non-prescription sunglasses to determine a look and fit
that's right for your lifestyle.
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