https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-sunglasses-and-sun-protection Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 15 Apr 2026 01:38:43 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-sunglasses-and-sun-protection#post-2407190 Wed, 25 Feb 2026 22:36:44 +0000 Carol 2407190@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, everyone. It sounds&nbsp; like the consensus is to invest in quality--at least making sure they are known for sun protection. I am glad for a chart. I do live in a high elevation with mostly sunny days (NM). I probably won't do prescription at this point, because I only need readers, and can survive the few minutes here and there of sunny reading.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-sunglasses-and-sun-protection#post-2407007 Mon, 23 Feb 2026 18:38:45 +0000 cat2 2407007@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Such a great thread! I have prescription sunnies and pay the up charges not covered by my insurance to get a really dark tint and as much UV protection as I can. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-sunglasses-and-sun-protection#post-2406809 Sat, 21 Feb 2026 00:21:25 +0000 JAileen 2406809@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have prescription glasses and sunglasses and they have all the coatings. &nbsp;You probably already know that elevation makes skin and eyes more susceptible to sun damage, due to thinner air. &nbsp;Get the best quality sunglasses you can. &nbsp;You won’t regret it in the long run.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-sunglasses-and-sun-protection#post-2406794 Fri, 20 Feb 2026 20:48:58 +0000 Suntiger 2406794@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If you wear prescription glasses at all, I'd Highly recommend rx sunnies. With my history of eye problems, I take no chances losing any more of my vision, and spare no expense. Definitely worth it cause I wear them all the time. Actually I only wear my regular glasses when I can't avoid driving at night.<br /> My dad has progressive glasses, and he was having issues seeing in bright sunlight, where I don't- cause mine are much darker than his get. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-sunglasses-and-sun-protection#post-2406790 Fri, 20 Feb 2026 18:11:08 +0000 Angie 2406790@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Carol,</b> the Australian, African, Italian, and NZ contingents on my forum are the best SUN-protection resources! So glad they chimed in :)</p> <p>Personally, I need prescription sunnies - progressive lenses so that I can see properly - and get the very best there is on offer when I order them. VERY worth it. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-sunglasses-and-sun-protection#post-2406779 Fri, 20 Feb 2026 15:46:45 +0000 Star (Lise) 2406779@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't believe that they have to be expensive (as per excellent source from Bijou) but I do believe they should come from a reliable retailer, so that you know that if they state level 3 or 4 protection that it is definitely what you are getting.&nbsp; An example would be not to buy them from a street vendor or an unknown foreign internet site.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-sunglasses-and-sun-protection#post-2406771 Fri, 20 Feb 2026 15:01:49 +0000 Sisi 2406771@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, when it comes to sunglasses it is better to invest in excellent ones. I used to buy cheap sunglasses (because I lose them all the time) until when an optician warned me not to do so: cheap sunglasses do not protect the eyes. Now I buy "serious" sunglasses with a good level of protection.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-sunglasses-and-sun-protection#post-2406770 Fri, 20 Feb 2026 14:03:31 +0000 Carol 2406770@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, Bijou--that is useful information. We also have mostly sunny days here in New Mexico, so it becomes important.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-sunglasses-and-sun-protection#post-2406759 Fri, 20 Feb 2026 08:02:27 +0000 Bijou 2406759@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is a link to the Australian Cancer Council regarding eye protection. Alas with all the sun we get, Australia has a very high incidence of skin cancer and wearing hats and sunglasses are an essential part of summer.</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.cancer.org.au/about-us/policy-and-advocacy/prevention/uv-radiation/related-resources/eye-protection">Fact sheet: Eye protection | National Cancer Prevention Policy UV radiation | Cancer Council</a></p> <p>A quote from that page:</p> <p><i>It is important that the price of sunglasses not be used to gauge the quality of protection from UV radiation. Sunglasses providing excellent protection need not be expensive. Darker-tinted or polarised lenses may be required to reduce glare, however the darkness or colour of the lens does not indicate the level of UV protection.</i></p> <p><i>Check the label to determine the level of UV protection provided. Cancer Council Australia recommends wearing close-fitting, wraparound style sunglasses that meet the Australian/New Zealand Standard for sunglasses (categories 2, 3 and 4).</i></p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-sunglasses-and-sun-protection#post-2406745 Fri, 20 Feb 2026 02:26:12 +0000 Carol 2406745@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Angie,</p> <p>I read recently that the best way to protect your eyes, and eye skin from the sun, is with UV sunglasses.&nbsp; Sunscreen is good, but often it's the kind that won't go around your eyes.</p> <p>I have a great face sunscreen that works on that area, so I am not asking about that. I am asking about sunglasses. If you want good eye and skin protection, is a UV-preventative pair from the drugstore good enough? Or do you need to be buying a really high quality pair to get the best protection?</p> <p>Thanks </p>