What can your sunglasses do for you?
What you need to know:
Some men, maybe even a few women, really went for the game. Whatever the case, the women did put some thought into their attires.
Away from the fashion statement they make, sunglasses serve to protect our eyes from the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) radiation, which can lead to serious eye damage, including cataracts, cancer, snow blindness, and more commonly, photokeratitis, which amounts to an eye sunburn.
When you are shopping for sunglasses, consider these four things that matter:
• Numbers. When shopping for sunglasses, look for labels that say the lenses block out 99 per cent to 100 per cent of UV radiation. Make sure they block out both UVA and UVB rays.
• Fit. Poorly fitted sunglasses may not provide enough protection. You may be less likely to wear glasses that feel awkward or uncomfortable. And when glasses are too small or too large, they may let in light from the sides.
• Lenses. Polarised lenses deflect glare but don’t offer UV protection. Lenses made from real glass provide little protection if at all. Your best choice these days? Polycarbonate plastic lenses. These tougher lenses provide adequate UV protection and are sturdier than other varieties. Photochromic lenses are also a good option because they block glare and UV radiation while maintaining visual sharpness.
• Functionality. Options exist for those who have a hard time wearing sunglasses. If you wear eyeglasses, try prescription sunglasses, tinting for your eyeglasses, or clip-on lenses with UV protection. New contact lenses are available with enhanced protection, but sunglasses should still be worn.
• Age. Children’s eyes need even more protection from the sun than adults. But if you take a look around next time you head out to the pool or beach or playground, you will notice many adults wearing sunglasses but very few children with any eye protection at all. Because of their clearer corneas and lenses, children’s eyes let in more UV light than the more fully developed eyes of adults and thus are at even higher risk of sun damage.
Many sunglasses manufacturers offer children’s styles. Let your children pick out whatever fun frames they would like, but just make sure to choose a pair with 99 per cent to 100 per cent UV protection.
Show of sunglasses at the Polo games
Fashion statements. Some men, maybe even a few women, really went for the game. Whatever the case, the women did put some thought into their attires.
Men mounted on horses focused on the small hockey ball with their long-handled mallets. In the sidelines, their spectators looked on. And others simply did not care or know what was happening.
These polo games are as much a weekend getaway for most Ugandans as they are an opportunity for making fashion statements, particularly for the ladies. There was the mandatory wide brim hats, of course, but sunglasses ruled the day too, especially the trending aviators.
