Top Tips for Buying Sunglasses

Top Tips for Buying the Best Sunglasses

1. UV Rays - Expensive sometimes means better, but not necessarily in the case of sunglasses. What really counts is the degree to which the lenses filter out harmful UV rays. Look out for glasses carrying the European Standard 'CE' Mark and the British Standard BSEN 1836:1997, which ensure that the sunglasses offer a safe level of UV protection.

ALL sunglasses sold on the Star Sunglasses website www.starsunglasses.co.uk carry and conform to European Standards and above!

2. Sunglasses for Driving - When buying sunglasses which will be worn for driving, make sure they are in the filter category range of 0-3. A lens carrying a filter category of 4 will be too dark for safe driving. Never wear sunglasses when driving at night or in poor light.

Star Sunglasses have a wide range of driving sunglasses, choose polarized sunglasses to filter reflective light. All our polarized range have a filter category range of 0-3, NO filter category level 4's!

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3. Lens Shade - Unless the glasses carry the British Standard BSEN 1836:1997, do not confuse the shade of the lenses with their ability to filter UV rays. Dark sunglasses may still allow UV rays to enter the eye and can be MORE harmful than wearing no glasses at all, because they cause the pupil of the eye to dilate which allows more UV rays to enter. Therefore, when buying sunglasses with very dark lenses it is more important than ever to ensure they offer good UV protection.

Sunglasses are marked with a filter category number from 0-4, where 4 is the darkest lens. Category 4 offers more comfort in bright sunlight as it avoids straining the eyes.

4. Filtering Blue Light - Ideally sunglasses will also absorb high energy visible radiation, known as blue light. This will enable the glasses to be worn for extended periods without tiring the eyes. It is recommended that no more than 95% of blue light should be filtered to avoid colour distortion.

Star Sunglasses range of sunglasses that do not filter more than 95% of blue light:
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5. Avoid Scratches - Scratched lenses will scatter the sun's light and could cause glare around the area of the scratch. Look after sunglasses by keeping them in a case and cleaning them with a mild detergent and water or a special lens cleaner. When drying lenses, do not use a paper towel, as this will scratch the lens. The solution is to use a good cloth, preferably one made of microfibre.

Contact Star Sunglasses www.starsunglasses.co.uk should you require information on buying micro fibre bags

6. Face Shape. Choose the correct style to complimemt your face shape. Check out the Star Sunglasses blog on how to find the correct pair to suit your face shape called 'How to fit sunglasses to fit your face shape'. Posted February 2009.

7. Prescription Sunglasses - If you already wear spectacles, you can have sunglasses made to your prescription.

A service Star Sunglasses provides from its store in Royal Tunbridge Wells
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8. Have Fun! - Finally, have some fun with sunglasses. Designs are getting more flamboyant and adventurous, so make the most of the wide range available and add a real twist to summer dressing, but make sure that the lenses are big enough to protect the eyes from stray light. Sunglasses may be vital for protecting the eyes, but they are also great accessories for looking stylish and individual.

Basic Rules, the top of the sunglasses frame should cut through the eyebrow and the base of the frame should not rest on the cheek!

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