Protecting Your Eyes from the Sun

The sun warms your skin and gives life to the world around us. Your eyes, however, are another matter. Sunlight is generally not good for them and one of your primary goals should be protecting your eyes from the sun. If you need an eye doctor in West Des Moines, IA, an optometrist with us at Lock Family Eye Care can provide the prescription sunglasses you desire.

Start off with a hat

Wearing a broad-brimmed hat is a great way to keep the sun off of the skin on your face and from your eyes. Don't be fooled by a cloudy or overcast day. The sun can also be dangerous in this type of weather because you may be tempted to stay out in the sun longer than you would otherwise. Beware of the sun at dawn and dusk when the rays are at an angle to do the greatest amount of damage.

Sunglasses

Sunglasses come in many different colors, styles, and shapes. You can opt to get prescription sunglasses so that you can also correct your vision. Just remember, the first thing you need to consider is the UV protection the glasses provide. If you have to deal with a lot of glare, you may want to consider getting polarized lenses.

If you wear prescription glasses, you may opt for sunglasses that clip onto your glasses or ones that fit over your glasses. Both will do the trick. Most important, however, is getting total protection. Go for protection and fit first, style second, and you can't miss.

Get Sunglasses from an Optometrist on Our Optometry Team

You can count on an eye doctor on our optometry team at Lock Family Eye Care in West Des Moines, IA, to help you to get the perfect sunglasses to protect your eyes from the sun. Give our office a call at (515) 267-1312 today.