Find the Sunglasses That Fit You Best

As the weather warms up, chances are you’ll be spending more time outdoors. This would be a great time to find sunglasses that you love to wear so that you can protect your eyes from harsh light. Albuquerque Vision Care and Advanced Eyewear in Albuquerque, NM, offers sunglasses and eye exams so that you can get the lenses you need to see clearly without glare or harsh sunlight getting in the way.

Why Use Sunglasses When Regular Glasses Have UV Coatings?

One of the advantages of sunglasses is the anti-UV coating the lenses typically have. But sunglasses also have two advantages that your regular glasses don't provide. One is that the darker lenses cut down on glare on those really bright days when the sun seems to be in your face no matter which way you turn. The other is that not everyone wears eyeglasses. Some don't need them, and some wear contacts instead. Anyone who doesn't wear eyeglasses should consider getting a pair of sunglasses.

What if You Don't Want Dark Lenses?

Sunglasses used to come in a few styles, generally centered around medium-dark lenses, dark lenses, and mirrored lenses. Now you can add several more styles, including gradient and double-gradient lenses that have lighter and darker areas on each lens.

Are Polarized Lenses a Good Idea?

Polarized lenses do a very good job of reducing glare from the road and other surfaces. The drawback to these lenses is that they can make it harder to see LCD screens, such as on a car instrument panel or even on your smartphone. You can learn to work around that, but it may take some adjustment.

Can You Get Prescription Sunglasses?

If you don't want to deal with attachments for your regular glasses or don't want to wear contacts and non-prescription sunglasses together, you can get prescription sunglasses.

Get Your Eyes Checked and Buy Sunglasses in the Same Appointment

Whether you need an eye exam or just want to look at sunglasses, treatment at Albuquerque Vision Care and Advanced Eyewear in Albuquerque, NM, is what you need. Contact us today to schedule an appointment for an eye exam and to discuss the right sunglasses for you. Call us today at (505) 332-2020.