UV Eyewear as the Sun is Going Down
by Barb
(Canonsburg, PA)
Hi, As the sun is starting to go down, the sun is getting dimmer but it is not dark yet, should I still be wearing my sunglasses?
I think I should be wearing them until it is almost fully dark. My husband thinks I don't need to. Can you please help me. I want to protect my eyes as much as possible.
Thanks.
Answer
According to the American Acadamy of Ophthalmology sunglasses should be worn whenever you are outside - even on cloudy days.
It is espcially important that you wear them in the early afternoon or in high altitudes when UV rays are stronger.
Sun damage can occur anytime during the year as well - not just summertime. To learn more about the sun and macular degeneration click here:
Sunglasses and Macular Degeneration
Leslie Degner, RN, BSN
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Macular Degeneration - Colored Lens
by Richard
(Henderson, Nevada)
Is there an eye-glass lens of a specific color that would allow me to see better? If so, what color?
REPLY
Hi Richard,
Thanks for your great question. As you know people with macular degeneration have a harder time with distinguishing colors - such as black socks from the blue socks. Colors are not as vivid as it is for those without AMD.
This is called reduced contrast sensitivity. It is always best to get lens recommendations from a low vision specialist.
However, generally speaking yellow, orange, and amber lenses help to improve contrast sensitivity and enhance contrast vision.
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Leslie Degner, RN, BSN
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Macular Degeneration & Sunlight
by Rae
(Warwick, NY)
I've been diagnosed with geographic atrophy, but I can still drive. Is it okay to drive in my convertible if I wear a broad hat and big sunglasses?
Reply
After the long New York winters I can understand why you'd love to be driving in your convertible and out enjoying the sun and outdoors.
In his book, Protect Your Sight: How to Save Your Vision in the Epidemic of Age-Related Macular Degeneration , Dr. Folk writes,
"Studies on the effect of sunlight (on AMD) have had variable results, but most experts feel that excess exposure to sun, including lifetime exposure, may play a minor role in the development of AMD.
Heavy sunlight exposure when you were young may be just as or more important than exposure that took place later in life."
Wide brimmed hats and fitover, wrap around or Cocoon sunglasses that protect your eyes from the side and top are recommended when you are out in the sun. Remember it is just as important to protect your eyes with sunglasses on a cloudy day as it is on a sunny day.
The most damaging sun rays occur from 10:00am to 4:00 PM.
To learn more about wrap around sunglasses click here:
Cocoon Sunglasses
Enjoy your convertible!
Leslie Degner, RN, BSN
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Macular Degeneration - Sunglasses
by Selma
Dear Leslie,
Thank you for your information on macular degeneration magnifiers, What I wanted to know as to sun glasses, what color is best amber or gray?
Where can I buy a reasonable priced glasses?
Thanks, Selma
REPLY
Hi Selma,
Sunglasses that offer protection from blue light are tinted orange, red/orange, yellow or amber. They are called blue blocker sunglasses.
The Noir sunglasses come in a variety of tints and styles. The amber tinted ones are under $10.
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Leslie
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Anti-Reflective Coating to Reduce Glare
by Dalia
Hi Leslie,
Someone told me there are special lenses for AMD that block the glare of artificial light at night.
Could you please let me know if that is so and what type of lenses should I ask my optician for?
Thanks.
REPLY
Hi Dalia,
Yes there is a special coating that can be applied to the eye glass lens.
It is called anti-reflective coating, AR coating or anti-glare coating. They help to reduce glare, reflections and halos around lights.
Thanks for your question.
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Leslie Degner, RN, BSN
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