While category 4 sunglasses are ideal for high-glare conditions like snow or water, they shouldn't be worn while driving at any time. Those with a lens category of 0 or 1 are generally considered ...

Last week, when the National Environment Agency (NEA) reported that ultraviolet (UV) index hit 'extreme' levels on Wednesday afternoon (27 March), we sat up and started thinking of ways to protect ...

Beware: Novelty sunglasses without UV protection can put kids' developing eyes at greater risk of sun damage. Children wearing sunglasses is a good thing—if they are the right kind. According to ...

Scientists have identified a previously unknown natural compound produced by heat-loving cyanobacteria that helps protect against ultraviolet radiation.

DETROIT – What is the deciding factor when you buy a pair of sunglasses? Price, size, shape, color, UV protection, polarization, and tint are just some of the things to consider. If you are wearing ...

Get the perfect balance of performance and style with polarized sunglasses that help to minimize eye strain and offer sharp, ...

Can cheaper sunglasses offer the same protection as designer shades? — -- Designer sunglasses are the epitome of cool. They look good and promise to block 100 percent of UV rays, but how do ...

After a long, cold winter, nothing feels better than the arrival of those first few warm, sunny spring days. Suddenly, everyone is stripped down to short sleeves—kids on the playground, people ...

We all know the importance of using SPF to protect our skin. But, turns out there's something else we're neglecting, when it comes to warding off the heat from that blazing fireball in the sky. Yep, ...

Economy-minded consumers who want protection from the sun's harmful ultraviolet rays -- but rather not pay premium prices for sun-protective clothing -- should think blue and red, rather than yellow.

Curtains are great for privacy and light-blocking, but they don't necessarily keep UV rays out while also letting light in.

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