Wear Your Sunglasses During the Day, Not Just At Night

I recently heard the song “I Wear My Sunglasses At Night” while listening to the radio and it made me chuckle. It’s a catchy song, but I think it’s very easy to dismiss just how important sunglasses are, especially in the coming summer months. Many people think of them as a fashion accessory, but they’re much more than that.

Did you know that ultraviolet radiation in the summer is three times higher than during the winter? Did you also know that UV radiation can also cause the delicate skin around your eyes to wrinkle if you leave it exposed to sunlight too long? We already live in a society that emphasizes looking young, so letting the sun prematurely age your skin and eyes when there’s a solution at hand doesn’t seem to make much sense.

A pair of quality sunglasses with proper UV protection is the first step to happier, healthier eyes. Let’s not forget that they’ll reduce glare, especially if you spend time around the water during the summer months. And do you remember the windy day we had recently? Sunglasses will help protect your eyes from any dust and debris the wind kicks around. A little prevention can go a long way.

Two additional bonuses are that sunglasses can reduce eyestrain and the headaches associated with eyestrain. What’s not to love about having fewer headaches? Best of all, the staff at SEEN Vision Care in Dearborn, Michigan, will help outfit you with the right pair of sunglasses that’ll both protect you and be the perfect fashion accessory!

Call 313-278-SEEN today and let us help you help your eyes.


Dr. Baseem Wahab is an optometrist and owner of local Southeast Michigan’s SEEN Vision Care. He is also the president of Eyes on You Image and Practice Consultants, an organization that has a 100-percent track record for improving the efficiency in ever practice it’s consulted for.