Sunglasses might be considered a small accessory, but they can have a large impact. A great pair of sunglasses can change your face, your style and even your outlook on life.
While the eyes themselves can get sunburned, UV exposure is also linked to cancer in the eyes and on the eyelids, cataracts, macular degeneration and growths on the eyes (pterygium). Prevention is the best form of treatment.
Local optometrist Adele Jefferies says, “There are so many options to get good UV protection for the eyes now. Many leading contact lenses have UV protection; glasses can have technology like ZEISS UVProtect; we can create very bespoke prescription sunglasses with the tints of your choice including custom colours, tints that change depending on the light, mirror coatings and, of course, polarisation. Then there’s just some stunning sunglasses now, including for children.” UV protection is important for little eyes too. According to the World Health Organisation up to 80% of a person’s lifetime exposure to UV is received before the age of 18.
There are still some definite trends for sunglasses this season and while you can’t go wrong with classic styles from Longchamp, YSL and Vaurnet, cats eyes, aviators, glamorous, oversize shapes and a bit of colour can keep things fresh and modern. The European designers – Res Rei, Anne et Valentin and Caroline Abram – do colour very well. We’re also seeing more pastel tones and translucent lenses from Chloe. AGE and Kate Sylvester really bring local design front and centre with some very unique pieces. And depending on your needs, most sunglasses can be made into prescription styles. The most important thing is that they’re comfortable, fit you well and suit your style... remember, Yves Saint Laurent was right “fashion fades, style is eternal.”
So, whether you’re heading to the beach, the races or the tennis this summer and want to know how well your current glasses or sunglasses are protecting you, or just want a new look – the expert team at Harrison & Matthews is here to help.
See better. Look better. Feel better.
HARRISON & MATTHEWS OPTOMETRIST, 1 Jervois Road, T: 09-376 2565, E: Ponsonby@matthews.co.nz, www.matthews.co.nz
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11/2019