However, not all sunglasses are made equal.

Then more ultraviolet radiation is able to enter the eye."

And we’re not talking about just the brand (although knowing that can help too).

hand holding sunglasses to sun

Older sunglasses tend to be more tinted, but darker sunglasses do not necessarily equal higher UV protection.

As ophthalmologist Jeff Petey says, “Sunglasses are to the eyes whatsunscreenis to the skin.

It looks like hot girl summer just got a little less reckless accessorize responsibly!

Woman on the beach wears sunglasses