Now, it is no secret that UV rays cause damage to your eyes, however most people believe this is only when you look directly at an extreme light source, (ie. the sun), or from glare off the water/snow. While this is true, it is not the only way that your eyes can be damaged. Our eyes are always exposed to UV, if they weren't we wouldn't be able to see. The problem occurs when we expose our eyes to unregulated UV, for long lengths of time. Though we are in winter in OZ, UV rays can be just as strong, if not stronger on overcast days, as if there were blue skies.
Those of us who are out skiing, motorbike riding, exercising outdoors, gardening or even driving are exposing ourselves to these UV rays and you should take just as much care with your eyes as you would with your skin. I am of course talking about wearing sunglasses, but a set with polarized lenses and a wrap-around style frame as these offer the best all-round protection. Polarization blocks a lot of UV from entering the lense, but the UV that is let in is filtered into a softer and more linear stream, effectively blocking harsh light and giving a very clear picture. The wrap-around style helps stop any UV that may enter from around the sides of your sunglasses.
To anyone that asks, if there is a 'brand they should go with?' I have always recommended 'Oakley' not from favoritism or anything, but because they genuinely are one of the best, if not 'The Best'. The styling and shape is not only attractive but extremely comfortable, I don't think I have ever come across a set of Oakley's that wern't comfortable. Every individal has a different face shape, but there is definitely a set, (if not multiple sets), for everbody.
The lenses are pure quality in every perspective and second to none. The arms, lenses and frame are very strong and durable, which they need to be if I own them, surviving many drops, fishing adventures, and extremely hard impacts, (ie. the rim of a scope from a high powered rifle). They still look as new, (aside a couple tiny scratches on the frame, none on the lenses), and they are over 5 years old.
After trying many different brands and styles I have found, that most others slip of your face easily, put pressure behind your ears causing a headache, break and scratch easily, the lenses pop out or arms come loose/fall off or they just aren't comfortable. Here are a couple styles and some goggles:
Radarlock Path (top left), Mayhem MX (top right), Crowbar Snow (bottom left), Antix (bottom right)
Of course with all good things, it comes with a price and these are no exception. However what your are really buying is an investment. For example I was spending about $100 a year on sunglasses, (if not more), but since I bought my Oakley's, (around $250) I haven't spend any cash on sunglasses, so really I saved about $250. Besides is your eyesight worth anything less then the best!
Visit Oakley Australia here: Oakley Aus
Or if your outside Australia: Oakley
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