{"id":17961,"date":"2021-10-20T18:17:14","date_gmt":"2021-10-20T18:17:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/?page_id=17961"},"modified":"2021-10-20T18:17:14","modified_gmt":"2021-10-20T18:17:14","slug":"wearing-sunglasses-in-autumn","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/optical\/guide-to-optical-lenses\/sunglasses\/wearing-sunglasses-in-autumn\/","title":{"rendered":"Wearing Sunglasses in Autumn?"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><b>Did you know, autumn sunlight can be more harmful to the eyes than the summer sun?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>As the summer winds down and the cool, crisp weather approaches, you may think the time has come to put your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/optical\/guide-to-optical-lenses\/sunglasses\/\">sunglasses<\/a> away with your bathing suit.<\/p>\n<p>However, while the sun may not warm the autumn air, it does continue to emit damaging UV rays, all year round!<\/p>\n<p>Here are 5 reasons why you should always grab a pair of shades before heading outside, no matter the season.<\/p>\n<h2><b>1. The position of the sun<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>During autumn, the sun sits lower in the sky and closer to the horizon, so harmful UV rays have a direct path to your eyes.<\/p>\n<p>While the sun may not look as intense as it does in the summer, its position actually leads to higher levels of UV exposure.<\/p>\n<p>Wearing 100% UV protective sunglasses can help filter out the UV rays and protect your eyes from damage.<\/p>\n<h2><b>2. Sun glare\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>Sun glare is especially strong during the autumn due to the sun\u2019s lower position in the sky. The glare can be so intense at times that it causes temporary blindness, making driving and walking dangerous.<\/p>\n<p>Sunglasses with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/optical\/guide-to-optical-lenses\/sunglasses\/what-do-polarized-lenses-do\/\">polarized lenses<\/a> help to block glare and improve your vision clarity.<\/p>\n<h2><b>4. Cooler temperatures<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>The chilly air and harsh winds can irritate your eyes.<\/p>\n<p>The drop in temperature also causes the oil in the tear film to thicken\u2014 affecting the balance of the tears and their ability to adequately nourish and protect the eyes. Often, this results in red, dry, watery eyes\u2014 all symptoms of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/guide-to-eye-conditions\/dry-eye\/\">dry eye syndrome.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Wearing wraparound sunglasses can shield the eyes from the cool air, reducing irritation.<\/p>\n<p><b>SEE RELATED: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/optical\/guide-to-optical-lenses\/sunglasses\/tinted-lenses-and-mirror-coatings\/\">Tinted Lenses and Mirror Coatings<\/a><\/p>\n<p><b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/practice-search\/\">Visit an optometrist near you<\/a> if you&#8217;re looking for a new pair of high-quality sunglasses.<\/b><\/p>\n\n\t<div class=\"practice-search-widget\">\n\t\t<h3>Find an eye doctor near you<\/h3>\n\t\t\n\t<form class=\"practice-search-form practice-search-form-widget\" action=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/practice-search\/results\/\" method=\"get\">\n\n\t\t<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"distance\" value=\"100\" class=\"practice-search-distance\">\n\t\t<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"page\" class=\"practice-search-page\">\n\t\t<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"address_latitude\"><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"address_longitude\">\n\n\t\t<input type=\"text\" name=\"address\" class=\"practice-search-address\" placeholder=\"City, Surburb or Address\" value=\"\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"distance\" value=\"100\" class=\"practice-search-distance\">\n\n\t\t\n\n\t\t<button type=\"submit\" class=\"practice-search-button\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"19\" height=\"19\" viewBox=\"0 0 19 19\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M10.6796 0.130005C9.15708 0.130059 7.66615 0.5646 6.38198 1.38258C5.09781 2.20057 4.07373 3.36803 3.43004 4.74783C2.78634 6.12763 2.54976 7.66246 2.74808 9.17205C2.9464 10.6816 3.57139 12.1033 4.54964 13.27L0.729639 17.08C0.6364 17.1732 0.562439 17.2839 0.511979 17.4058C0.461519 17.5276 0.435547 17.6581 0.435547 17.79C0.435547 17.9219 0.461519 18.0524 0.511979 18.1743C0.562439 18.2961 0.6364 18.4068 0.729639 18.5C0.917942 18.6883 1.17334 18.7941 1.43964 18.7941C1.5715 18.7941 1.70207 18.7681 1.82389 18.7177C1.94571 18.6672 2.0564 18.5932 2.14964 18.5L5.99964 14.62C7.35406 15.6038 8.98566 16.1324 10.6596 16.13C12.7814 16.13 14.8162 15.2871 16.3165 13.7869C17.8168 12.2866 18.6596 10.2517 18.6596 8.13C18.6596 6.00827 17.8168 3.97344 16.3165 2.47315C14.8162 0.97286 12.7814 0.130005 10.6596 0.130005H10.6796ZM10.6796 14.13C9.49295 14.13 8.33291 13.7781 7.34622 13.1188C6.35952 12.4595 5.59049 11.5225 5.13636 10.4261C4.68224 9.32975 4.56342 8.12335 4.79493 6.95946C5.02644 5.79558 5.59788 4.72648 6.437 3.88736C7.27611 3.04825 8.34521 2.4768 9.5091 2.24529C10.673 2.01378 11.8794 2.1326 12.9757 2.58673C14.0721 3.04085 15.0092 3.80989 15.6685 4.79658C16.3277 5.78328 16.6796 6.94332 16.6796 8.13C16.6796 9.7213 16.0475 11.2474 14.9223 12.3726C13.7971 13.4979 12.2709 14.13 10.6796 14.13Z\" fill=\"#fff\"\/><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\n\t\t<button type=\"button\" class=\"practice-search-use-my-location\">\n\t\t\tSearch near me\n\t\t<\/button>\n\n\n\t<\/form>\n\n\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n<h2><b>5. High winds<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>Autumn winds can lift dust, debris and pollutants into the air. These irritants can damage your sensitive eyes and lead to symptoms of dry eye syndrome.<\/p>\n<p>Wearing sunglasses can protect your eyes from irritants and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/guide-to-eye-health\/eyes-and-allergies\/\">allergens<\/a> that float around in the autumn air.<\/p>\n<h2><b>6. UV damage<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>Prolonged UV exposure can lead to sight-threatening eye diseases in the future, such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/guide-to-eye-conditions\/guide-to-cataracts\/\">cataracts<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/guide-to-eye-conditions\/macular-degeneration-guide\/\">macular degeneration<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Even when the sky is overcast, 90 percent of the sun\u2019s UV rays still penetrate through the clouds. Snow, pavement, water and even tall buildings also reflect a significant amount of UV light.<\/p>\n<p>Therefore, no matter the season or weather, keep a pair of sunglasses nearby to protect your eyes and your vision.<\/p>\n<h2><b>Do children need sunglasses?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>Yes, wearing sunglasses should be encouraged from a young age.<\/p>\n<p>Children spend hours in the sun each day, making their eyes more susceptible to UV damage. This damage significantly increases their risk of developing sight threatening eye diseases in the future.<\/p>\n<p><b>LEARN MORE: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/optical\/guide-to-optical-lenses\/\">Guide to Optical Lenses<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/practice-search\/\">An optometrist near you<\/a> can help you find sunglasses that offer both UV protection and comfort.\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><i>The autumn sun may be even more damaging to your eyes, as it sits in a lower position during this season.\u00a0<\/i><\/p>\n<p><i>In all seasons, keep a pair of sunglasses nearby to protect your eyes wherever you go.<\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Did you know, autumn sunlight can be more harmful to the eyes than the summer sun? 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