Types of Sunglasses

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I saw the “Sunglasses for sale Philippines” and I got curious about sunglasses.  I ask myself, should I get one? But I don’t know how to choose the perfect sunglasses for me and what frames will be perfect for my face shape? (This Blog helped me in deciding what eyeglasses frame will best suit me.)

At first, I don’t know that there are types of sunglasses. You don’t just buy a pair of sunglasses; you need to know what type fits your need. In general, there are three types of sunglasses, cosmetic, general purpose, and special-purpose sunglasses.

Cosmetic Sunglasses

This first type of sunglasses is primarily used as fashion accessories only. It does not provide significant protection from bright light or from sunlight. This is most popular among celebrity personalities who use it to hide their identity in public to avoid attention from their fans while doing their normal day to day activities. Others use it just to look more attractive and elegant.

General Purpose Sunglasses

This second type of sunglasses is used for bright light glare reduction purposes. Activities which requires this type of sunglasses includes driving in daylight or bright sunlight and staying in beach resorts in tropical areas.

Special Purpose Sunglasses

The third type is the special-purpose sunglasses. This type is used by people that are sensitive to glare. Others use this for skiing and other activities that are affected by glare.

You have to know what type meet your need.  There is different color, shade and UV penetration range in each type.  Each range has their recommended type or application. The most advisable colors are brown and gray. Each color has its shade number, and the UV penetration is less from cosmetic, general purpose, and special-purpose sunglasses.

I hope that this post be of help to you in choosing the right sunglasses.  Not only meet your need but also understand the purpose of each type of sunglasses.