While soaking up the sun feels good, prolonged exposure can lead to long-term health issues. Invisible ultraviolet radiation (UV) from sunlight can damage tissue and cause sunburns, even on your eyes!
The damage caused by UV radiation is cumulative and irreversible, making prevention important. Squinting or shielding your eyes with a hand isn’t enough. Sunglasses offer a convenient and stylish way to protect your eyes from the sun.
Visit our Sunglass Cove boutique for a wide selection of popular and designer shades, suitable for any style, sport, or gaze. Protect your eyes with comfort and class from our beautiful cove.
UV radiation from the sun is filtered by the ozone layer, yet 90% of UV rays reach us even on cloudy days. UV radiation can also reflect off surfaces, including rain, snow, concrete, sand, and glass.
UV exposure can cause eye problems, including:
Sunglasses help to protect your eyes from these harmful UV rays.
The quality of your sunglasses matters. Poor-quality sunglasses can scratch easily, have distortions that affect vision, and may not completely block UV rays. That’s why we stock reputable sunglass brands with lenses that block 99–100% of UVA/UVB radiation.
In addition to finding quality lenses for your shades, don’t forget about quality frames. Your frames should keep up with your daily wear, such as impact-resistant polycarbonate frames for sports.
Children are at a higher risk of UV damage as they’re exposed to up to 3 times as much UV light as the average adult. Children’s eyes are more vulnerable because they’re less capable of filtering UV light. This increases their risk of eye problems occurring in adulthood, including cataracts and macular degeneration (AMD).
Sunglasses are a good tool for sun safety as they help protect young eyes. Protecting their eyes now can help prevent significant eye problems later.
Staying sun-safe can look great! Browse our brands for quality shades to find your style.
You shouldn’t have to choose UV protection over vision. Cocoon Sunglasses are designed to fit over your prescription glasses without sacrificing style. Function and fashion come together to create these fantastic fit-over sunglasses. Protect your eyes, see clearly, and look fantastic. Cocoon lets you have it all.
As part of Columbia Sportswear, Columbia eyeglass frames have been specifically designed by outdoor enthusiasts and sporting professionals. A focus is placed on comfort, fit, and grip, while also maintaining durability and style.
Maui Jim is the fastest growing American maker of premium polarized sunglasses, prescription sunglasses, and ophthalmic frames in the world! It all began in Lahaina, Hawaii, with a need for sunglasses that could eliminate the harsh Hawaiian glare without distorting the colors of the island scenery. Today, Maui Jim also produces stunning, high-quality ophthalmic frames.
Oakley invents each new product with a design philosophy called sculptural physics: the discipline of solving problems with science and wrapping them in art. Supported by an infrastructure that includes the latest tools of technology, Oakley engineers and artisans continue to expand the American company’s array of product categories.
Ray-Ban has always been durable, comfortable, and attractive from the vintage classics to the present-day trendy American frames. From celebrities to your friends, Ray-Ban is always a favorite.
Custom clip-on sunglasses for any frame. Shadowclips are lightweight solutions for UV protection that are available in a variety of lens colors, both polarized and non-polarized.
Tom Ford is the first true luxury brand of the 21st century and places a priority on delivering the highest quality product and the greatest standard of service.
Zeal sunglasses are built for outdoor adventurers and are ready to perform in the harshest conditions. Each pair demonstrates high standards of quality while maintaining a practical style. Wanting to lessen their ecological footprint, Zeal frames and lenses use plant-based materials.
*Columbia, Tom Ford and Oakley sunglasses are only available at the London office – Westmount Optometrists.
We’re right on the corner of Main and Water. There’s plenty of off-street parking available.
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