By Elle
Quintanilla
About the
Winter Sun
This winter has been a real problem-cold, snow and glare! Be
aware of the winter sun, glare and how polarized lenses can be very helpful. We motorists begin are particularly troubled
by the glare from the sun. This affects a majority of adults as we begin to
become susceptible to this glare and require a longer time to recover from its
exposure. There may even be an increase in traffic accidents due to the
motorists being temporarily blinded by the sun. This can occur from driving
directly into the sunlight or from the reflected light from another vehicle,
road or any reflective surface.
About Polarized
Eyeglass Lenses
The powerful glare of the winter sun has the potential to
damage the eye due to the lower elevation of the sun in the sky. When snow is
on the ground the risk increases to 85% of the UV rays being transmitted
upward. Using 100% polarized lenses is
truly the only way to eliminate glare. Polarized and antireflective lenses
are especially good for protecting the eyes from the winter glare in the winter
and also all year round. They utilize a polarized filtering technology to
deflect and diffuse concentrated light waves. This process eliminates 99% of
the reflected glare.
Polarized lenses also provide excellent protection for the
outdoor enthusiast by blocking the glare that causes eyestrain and fatigue. A
frequent problem for the skiers, snowmobilers and others who spend time in the
intense reflective light of the snow is “snow blindness”. This can damage the
cornea for up to 1 week causing eye pain and extremely sensitivity to light and
that of having sand in the eyes. While sun wear is a popular fashion accessory,
protective eyewear is critical now as scientists point out the rapid deterioration
of the earth’s ozone layer and subsequent increased amount of UV rays. Regular
eye exams are a crucial necessity for optimal vision health. Eye care
professionals can assist in the selection of the appropriate protective and
fashionable eyewear in order to suit everyone’s lifestyle needs.
If
you or someone you know needs help for dry eyes, please call The
Eye Care & Surgery Center at 908-789-8999, visit The Eye Care & Surgery Center or facebook.com/eyecareandsurgerycenter
to schedule an appointment.
The Eye Care & Surgery Center is located at 592 Springfield Avenue,
Westfield, New Jersey 07090, 10 Mountain Boulevard, Warren, New Jersey 07059
and 517 Route One South, Suite 1100, Iselin, New Jersey 08830, and is conveniently located for patients from throughout
central and northern New Jersey.
