5 Reasons to Wear Quality Sunglasses All Year Long

When most people buy their sunglasses, they don’t think twice about the lens, primarily because sunglasses are considered harmless seasonal accessories. However, the right pair can do much more than complete your summer look. Quality sunglasses can prevent UV damage, protect against long-term eye conditions, and even reduce fine lines around the eyes caused by squinting.

To help you better understand why quality sunglasses matter, we asked our expert ophthalmologist at Beeve Vision Care Center, Dr. Scott Beeve, to explain what you might be missing by not investing in high-quality sunglasses this summer.

1. Superior UV protection prevents eye damage

Premium sunglasses offer more than shade; they come equipped with full-spectrum UV protection. Not only do you avoid squinting and tearing up in the sun, but you also reduce the long-term damage UV rays can do to your eyes — damage that often happens even when wearing lower-quality sunglasses.

Prolonged UV exposure increases your risk for several severe eye conditions, including:

• Macular degeneration
• Cataracts
• Pterygium (Surfer’s Eye)
  
  

Macular degeneration is one of the leading causes of vision loss, while cataracts cloud the eye’s lens and can significantly affect clarity over time. Surfer’s eye, as the name suggests, develops in people who spend a lot of time outdoors and causes a noncancerous growth on the white part of the eye.  

2. Prevent premature wrinkles and crow's feet

Are you still squinting in the sun, even with sunglasses on? Repeated squinting leads to the development of fine lines and crow’s feet around the eyes.

High-quality sunglasses with effective glare and UV protection keep your eyes relaxed and prevent the constant tension that can prematurely age your skin.

3. Enhance vision and reduce glare

Do you find yourself blinded by glare while driving? Polarized lenses eliminate intense light reflections from surfaces like roads, water, and glass. They provide sharper, clearer vision, making your everyday activities safer and more comfortable.

4. Protect against wind, dust, and debris

Sunglasses don’t just protect against the sun. They also serve as a barrier between your eyes and environmental irritants like wind, dust, pollen, and debris, common causes of dryness, redness, and irritation. 

5. Elevate your style and confidence

Sunglasses are a style statement, and we believe they should make you feel great, too. At Beeve Vision Care Center, our boutique features premium fashion brands that get customized with prescription lenses and your preferred lens type. You can choose from designer names like Dolce & Gabbana, Fendi®, Gucci®, Tom Ford®, Jimmy Choo™, and top sunglass lines like Maui Jim® and Ray-Ban®.

Visit our high-quality sunglasses boutique

If you want to stay stylish while protecting your vision, visit our optical boutique in Glendale, California. 

There’s never been a better time than now to browse our wide selection of frames. We are having a spectacular sale on designer sunglasses—20% off through September 2025. 

Drop by or if you need prescription sunglasses or specialized lenses, contact us to schedule an appointment.  Let us help you find the perfect pair to keep your eyes safe and your confidence high all year long.