Wear Shades Year-Round

While summer’s definitely known as the season for “sun’s out, guns out,” our eyes are vulnerable to sun damage during every season. And cold weather doesn’t mean we’re in the clear. A layer of snow on the ground can actually double the amount of UV radiation in a given area. Throw on some stunner shades to protect your eyes all year — and make some serious fashion statements in the process.

The Takeaway: Rock those stunner shades all year to protect against sun damage.

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“We were so far back in the woods, they almost had to pipe in sunlight.” — Roy Rogers

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jeremy_

Winter may make radiation worse even in places without snow. Because the sun is lower in the sky, UV light can enter your eyes at a more direct angle, which increases the intensity.

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