With the approach of summer months, the interest in sunglasses has increased this year, as every year. Looking at the sun without glasses adversely affects eye health, so it is necessary to wear sunglasses to protect yourself from the harmful rays of the sun. However, since the prices of sunglasses are high, fake sunglasses are often preferred. Experts stated that choosing poor quality and unbranded glasses sold in the market may cause major health problems in the future and may even cause cataracts.
THE POINT TO BE CAREFUL WHEN BUYING GLASSES IS UV PROTECTED GLASSES
While the use of sunglasses by citizens started to increase in the summer season, experts stated that glasses should be preferred, glasses produced from glasses that protect the eyes from the harmful effects of sunlight. Experts pointed out that serious health problems may occur in the future as a result of the wrong use of sunglasses and the preference of plastic painted imitation products. Stating that there is a wrong perception among the society, Optician Fatih Karakaya said, “There is a perception that when we buy expensive glasses, we buy quality glasses, in fact, when you buy very expensive glasses, you do not buy very high quality glasses. There are important brands that are known by the society. But unfortunately, there are products of very different quality in those brands at the moment. The most important feature when buying glasses is that the glasses should be UV protected. It should be taken care of first,” he said.
NOT ALL POLARIZED SUNGLASSES ARE QUALITY
Pointing out that there is a misconception in the society, Karakaya said, “Polarized sunglasses are preferred. Polarized yes blocks the sun, but it does not mean that all polarized sunglasses are of good quality. There are glass groups such as UV200, UV400, UV600. If you are on the beach or skiing, they have UV400 protection. We recommend that you use glass. Unfortunately, many branded glasses are currently being marketed with second or even third quality products. This is one of the most common problems we encounter at the moment. Not every polarized glass is of good quality. Polarized only cuts the sun. Citizens should see clearly when they wear sunglasses. Image “The quality of the sunglasses should not be cut off, it should make the image even clearer. Unfortunately, poor quality sunglasses make the surroundings look dark and completely affect the visual comfort of the citizen. In particular, a quality certificate is written next to the sunglasses, especially after 1995, the CE certificate has been made obligatory within the framework of the European Union harmonization laws.” tu.
ITS EFFECTS ARE NOT NOTIFIED AT FIRST, BUT MAY CAUSE CATARACTS IN THE FUTURE
Optician Ahmet Doğan stated that it is important to use eyeglasses because ozone rays will come vertically and harm the eyes. There are plastic, special stained glasses. They do not even realize that it hurts their eyes. Glasses in places such as peddlers and jewelery for as little as 50 or 100 liras may seem attractive. They should stay away from such products. In such glasses, they may not notice at first, but in the future, they are large enough to cause cataracts. Our physicians say this already in glass manufacturers. It is a must to use sunglasses, it is useful to protect our eyes, since the incoming direct light is very damaging to our eyes. Only these are possible with quality glasses, mediocre sunglasses should be avoided.