Peripheral Vision

The Importance of All Around Protection

Most people overlook the importance of peripheral vision when shopping for a pair of sunglasses. For those of you spending a significant amount of time outdoors, it is especially important to protect your vision completely. Some of the sunglass models on today's market are designed more for the purpose of fashion than functionality. When choosing a pair of sunglasses, choose a model that is stylish, useful and 100 percent protective.

Peripheral vision plays a key role in a persons depth perception. Glare, UV radiation and Infra-Red radiation are all present in peripheral light. Its just as important to protect your vision from peripheral light as any other type of harmful light.

How can I protect my peripheral vision?

Choosing the right styles of sunglasses can have a significant impact on your peripheral vision. There are a number of sunglass models on today's market that are designed to protect against peripheral light. These models are still ultra-sexy but are extremely functional at the same time. Below you will find a list of dos and don'ts when it comes to choosing effective sunglasses for your peripheral vision:

Do...

Choose wraparound sunglasses which are effective in protecting your peripheral vision. Most wraparound models have lenses that extend towards the very outer edges of the head and around. These sunglasses not only allow you to see objects better from side to side, they also enhance a persons movement perception which is perfect for skiers and snowboarders.

Choose cat-eye sunglasses that extend far out from the eyes and upwards. This type of sunglass model offers full protection from side to side. Not only are they stylish but they are super sexy as well.

Don't...

Choose aviator sunglass styles. These styles don't curve around your face which means that you're peripheral vision is not protected. If you really like aviator styles, try and choose models that wrap around the head as much as possible.

Choose oversized models. Oversized sunglasses are the most popular and stylish sunglasses on the market, but they lack functionality. Yes, they provide protection for a large part of the face (especially the upper parts of the cheeks), but they are not effective in protecting peripheral vision.