--- title: "Not Just an Accessory: Sunglasses are Just as Important as Sunscreen" description: Sunglasses not only elevate our style, but they also play an important role in shielding our eyes from potential damage caused by the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) rays. image: https://articles.wellzesta.com/hubfs/Untitled%20design%20(3)-Jul-03-2023-06-01-13-8846-PM.png --- [![Wellzesta](https://assets-global.website-files.com/6527f83222cbee1b24466b4d/652ed4901978b1a2ac40ce28_LogoWellzesta.svg)](https://www.wellzesta.com/) [Home](https://www.wellzesta.com/) [Solutions](https://www.wellzesta.com/solutions) [Benefits](https://www.wellzesta.com/benefits) Resources ![](https://assets-global.website-files.com/6527f83222cbee1b24466b4d/6527f83222cbee1b24466c7a_chevron-down.svg) [Articles A library worth reading](https://articles.wellzesta.com/) [White Papers Research-focused discoveries](https://www.wellzesta.com/resources/white-papers) [Case Studies Real-world client benefits](https://www.wellzesta.com/#cases) [Videos Watch our videos](https://www.wellzesta.com/resources/videos) [About us](https://www.wellzesta.com/about-us) [Contact](https://www.wellzesta.com/contact) [Book a Demo](https://www.wellzesta.com/#book-a-demo) ![](https://assets-global.website-files.com/6527f83222cbee1b24466b4d/6527f83222cbee1b24466cad_menu-3-line.svg) [Home](https://www.wellzesta.com/) [Solutions](https://www.wellzesta.com/solutions) [Benefits](https://www.wellzesta.com/benefits) Resources ![](https://assets-global.website-files.com/6527f83222cbee1b24466b4d/6527f83222cbee1b24466c7a_chevron-down.svg) [Articles A library worth reading](https://articles.wellzesta.com/) [White Papers Research-focused discoveries](https://www.wellzesta.com/resources/white-papers) [Case Studies Real-world client benefits](https://www.wellzesta.com/#cases) [Videos Watch our videos](https://www.wellzesta.com/resources/videos) [About us](https://www.wellzesta.com/about-us) [Contact](https://www.wellzesta.com/contact) # Not Just an Accessory: Sunglasses are Just as Important as Sunscreen ##### Posted by [Bria Patterson](https://articles.wellzesta.com/author/bria-patterson) on July 3, 2023 ![](https://articles.wellzesta.com/hubfs/Untitled%20design%20(3)-Jul-03-2023-06-01-13-8846-PM.png) **Health Benefits of Sunglasses** We all know the feeling of heading out on a sunny day, equipped with sunscreen to protect our skin from harmful rays. However, in the midst of the excitement, we sometimes forget about an equally important aspect of **sun protection**: our eyes.  **Sunglasses** not only elevate our style, but they also play an important role in **shielding our eyes** from potential damage caused by the sun’s **ultraviolet (UV) rays**. According to Piedmont Health, UV light can harmfully affect your **eyelids, cornea, lens, and retina.** This is especially important for seniors. The American Family Physician states one in three individuals have some form of **vision-reducing eye disease** by the age of 65. Wearing sunglasses can help **prevent age-related vision issues.** The frames also assist in skin care and protect the skin around the eyes from **aging**. Here are some of the ways to use sunglasses effectively.  When to wear sunglasses Sunglasses shouldn’t only be used during the summer, but year-round. Dr. Elliot Levine, an ophthalmologist at Piedmont Health, explains you’re always exposed to UV light. 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