Why I ALWAYS Wear Sunglasses (why sunglasses are important)

Sunglasses are not only a great fashion accessory and helpful for reducing light sensitivity (photophobia), but there are also many health benefits of sunglasses. That is exactly why I wear sunglasses.
Sunglasses SHOULD protect against ultraviolet light (UV light) and this helps prevent many different eye diseases and eyelid diseases from developing.

Timestamps for why you should wear sunglasses:
UV Light Protection (What is UV light) - 1:31
Sunlight Causes Cataracts - 2:22
Sunlight ages and thins your eyelids - 3:12
5-10% of skin cancer is on the eyelids - 3:42
Photokeratitis (snow blindness) - 4:02
Pterygium (Surfer's Eye) - 4:45
Corneal Healing from LASIK Eye Surgery - 5:16
Migraine headaches and photophobia - 6:13
Polarized vs non polarized sunglasses - 6:44

If you are not sure if your sunglasses protect against UV light, look for anything labeled UV400 or "full UV light protection" or contact the manufacturer.

This video was made in partnership with Christopher Cloos Eyewear. They are a Danish eyewear company with high quality products and good company values and would recommend them to all my friends and family. I only collaborate with companies I think will be of value to our viewers.

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About This Video:
Are sunglasses good for your eyes? In this video, Dr. Allen from Doctor Eye Health reviews why sunglasses are important and the health benefits of sunglasses. Most of the benefits of sunglasses come from their ability to protect against uv light sun damage. If you are ever looking to purchase new sunglasses, make sure the sunglasses protect against ultraviolet light.
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[DoctorEyeHealth]

What was your favorite part of this video? Why do you wear sunglasses?

[ExtraordinaryLiving]

You left out one very important thing about sunglasses, doc --> they make the wearer look super cool! 😎

[billkipper]

At age 63 I still have 20/20 vision even though I have lived and played in some very harsh environments. From the snows of Alaska and Canada, to the ocean, to the desert southwest. Also, for the past 35 years I have lived at 7000 ft. and routinely am above 10, 000 ft. I have always credited my continuing good eyesight to the fact that I have worn good, high end sunglasses all my adult life.

[sweis]

My eyes are pretty sensitive to light. I always have tinted windows and wore cheap sunglasses before all the time. 6 months ago I got some prescription sunglasses. They are polarized with all the coatings. AR, Blue blocking, anti scratch, everything they offered. When I put them on for the first time I almost started crying because the world looked to beautiful. I just felt like that was how life was meant to be seen. My eyes felt relaxed for the first time I could remember

[marissarenzi]

I am known as "the girl with the sunglasses"... I have always had sensitive eyes so I can always be found wearing sunglasses as long as the sun is up, rain, snow & shine. People tend to poke fun at me (esp. in the Winter) and I embrace it.

[Tysonnguyen]

I use to have intense eyes that intimidated people but after months of wearing sunglasses I feel my eyes are more relaxed and I appear more friendly and approachable to people. Also preventing crows feet is another plus.

[johnbrintley]

I was TERRIFIED about getting contacts but I definitely wanted to try them. I watched your video on contacts and it helped me tremendously!!! I'm currently wearing contacts and loving it!!!!

[ozza]

My eyes would've appreciated more if I started wearing sunglasses sooner. I've always dismissed the idea of getting prescription sunglasses for multiple [silly] reasons until I got a pair a couple of days ago and I couldn't be any happier.

[jennifervandertook]

Hi there, I wear sunglasses pretty much all the time when I’m outdoors, even during the winter or in cloudy days. I was diagnosed with RP at age 12, and the eye doctor recommended getting specialized sunglasses. He said that it would help block the blue and ultraviolet light from causing more damage to my retina. I enjoy your informative videos. Keep up the good work.

[Sebastian-xyxk]

I initially began to wear sunglasses because UV causes premature aging to the skin along with all the other things that UV does to skin. But now knowing the effects it has on the eye itself, I found this pretty informative and encouraging to keep wearing them.

[HaydenEccles]

Definitely helps patients with astigmatism!

[Em-ywfy]

I love wearing sunglasses everytime i step out of our apartment and my SO makes fun of me (in a loving way) as well as family members so now im glad i know how to factually tell them to buggar off

[grumppyfox]

I'm so glad I found your channel! You are so informative and make it interesting. I've learned so much from watching you and have made better choices concerning my eye health. Thank you!!!!

[sushh]

I'm starting to appreciate the transition technology on my prescriptions more and more.

[jaylitc]

I'm new in this world of eye's protection but i'm really impressed for all the information and him clear way to explain it. English is my second language, as well I love your videos, thank you

[lavayuki]

Wow this is so useful! I'm 28 so hopefully it's not too late to start wearing sunglasses every day

[elsuperchinelo]

Yep! I can’t stop wearing my prescription ray bans! Think I spent a good amount of money on them since my prescription is so dang high. None the less I love them.

[miggrodriguez]

I wear sunglasses (polarized, of course) for both as a need to protect my eyes while riding my bike and/driving and as an accessory. I like the look.😎

[paul]

Wow, I better start wearing my prescription sunglasses. I noticed I’m developing a little of that surfers sunburn on the side of my eye, and was wondering what was going on. Thanks for your extremely informative video 👍

[QUARTERMASTEREMI]

Sunglasses help keep your peepers healthy (you only get one pair, so take care of them), not to mention you look good while doing so! 😎