Choosing the wrong sunglasses can accelerate macular degeneration

Assistant Professor Dr. Oğuzhan Genç, an ophthalmologist specializing in eye health and diseases at Elazığ Medilines Hospital, made statements regarding the increasing use of sunglasses with the warming weather, emphasizing that choosing the wrong sunglasses could accelerate macular degeneration.

Assistant Professor Dr. Oğuzhan Genç, an ophthalmologist specializing in eye health and diseases at Elazığ Medilines Hospital, provided explanations about the sunglasses whose usage is rapidly increasing with the arrival of summer. Pointing out the current situation of global warming especially with the arrival of summer, Assistant Professor Dr. Oğuzhan Genç stated, ‘We recommend sunglasses to all patients. There are certain rules to be considered when choosing sunglasses. The quality of the lens is very important. Poor quality lenses can harm the eyes. Because the purpose of these sunglasses is to ensure that after passing through the cornea and constituent elements of the eye, the UV rays called UVA and UVB reach the eye retina in very small amounts and prevent any permanent damage that may occur here. If poor lenses do not filter light, they can cause harm rather than benefit by enlarging the pupil. In the long term, it can accelerate macular degeneration and cause damage to the retina cells. All of these are important points to pay attention to. Therefore, when choosing sunglasses, it is important to ask about their quality and to seek the advice of a doctor before purchasing. The lenses of sunglasses are slightly darker in color, the reason for this is to prevent the penetration of sunlight into the eyes. If poor quality sunglasses are purchased just for appearance, the pupil enlarges in dark environments and more harmful rays pass through the eyes. Poor quality sunglasses do not provide benefit, instead, they cause harm. Sunglasses are a matter of aesthetics. They provide appearance but the most important factor is the quality of the lens. When choosing the quality of the lens, it is important to consult an eye doctor and to purchase them with the recommendation of an optician. Let’s not harm our eyes in pursuit of showiness.’