Why Do You Need Snow Sunglasses?

I do like warmth and sunshine a lot, but snow does make my hometown look a lot more beautiful! Manchester, where I live, is covered with a serene, white beauty in winter. As much as I feel cold, my inner child feels happy too. Apart from snow boots, there is another really important accessory that you need to make the most of these winters. Unless you’re skiing in the Alps, sunglasses and winter aren’t usually uttered in the same sentence. But it is crucial to protect both your eyes and your style. In this blog, let’s understand why you need snow sunglasses.

1. Protection Against UV Rays

You may not feel sunlight as much during the winter, but it can still be pretty harmful. The sun sits low during the winters, and combined with reflection from snow, your eyes might be exposed to more UV rays. You don’t see them, but they reach you in the form of UVA and UVB rays. While your layers of clothes protect your skin, your eyes are left vulnerable. The harmful effects of UV rays can lead to cataracts, photokeratitis and macular degeneration. Make sure that you wear sunglasses with 100% UV protection to protect your eyes.

2. Protection Against Glare

A close-up of a pair of pilot sunglasses lying on a bed of snow. The sunglasses' lenses are highly reflective, showing a clear reflection of a snowy, mountainous landscape with a bright sky.

If you plan to spend these snowy days outdoors in the sparkling scenic areas, polarised sunglasses are a must. When light strikes a reflective surface like water or snow, it bounces off in a more uniform direction. When this glare reaches your eyes, it can be harmful. That is where polarised lenses come in - they block these horizontal lines from reaching your eyes. It helps to reduce glare, discomfort, strain and distractions.

3. Preventing Corneal Sunburn

Also called snow blindness or photokeratitis. Not just your skin, but even your eyes can get burned. The symptoms include eye pain, sensitivity to light and a burning sensation. The good news is that it is temporary, and the effects should subside within a day or two. But why take the risk in the first place? You should wear sunglasses to keep your eyes safe.

4. Preventing Dry Eyes

The image shows a person's eyes and face lightly covered with snow. The snow appears to have accumulated on their eyebrows, eyelashes, and the bridge of their nose, suggesting they have been exposed to a snowy or cold environment.

In the snow, the temperature is low and the wind is crisp; all combined together, it can lead to dry eyes. When you’re out and about, wearing snow sunglasses will help shield your eyes against the drying wind. If you face winter dry eyes regularly, this can help you a lot. They will also reduce snow, dust and debris from getting into your eyes.

5. Stylish and Functional

You don’t have to think of those boring black sunglasses because now snow sunglasses come in a vast variety. If you are someone who loves fashion, then you can explore so many options in different styles, patterns and colours. Apart from this, they have some functional aspects too:

Lightweight and comfortable
Available in various tints to suit changing weather conditions

When to Use Ski Goggles?

If you are not someone who only likes to enjoy playing with snow but loves indulging in various snow-related activities like skiing, then ski goggles are a must for you. Unlike snow sunglasses, ski goggles are designed to keep in mind the safety and clear vision while skiing.

Our Actics range of Ski goggles, Falcon and Eagle, features advanced REVO lenses based on NASA-developed technology and shatter-proof design. They are great for high-endurance activities like skiing. The anti-slip strap and helmet compatibility in both ski goggles is great to offer a secure fit. Featuring two interchangeable REVO lenses that offer 100% UV protection along with an inner anti-fog coating, they will offer a clear and comfortable vision while skiing.

Which Sunglasses Should You Choose?

By now, you know that 100% UV protection and polarised coating are absolutely necessary. In addition, these 3 features also help:

Mirrored coatings aren't just for style; they help reflect light.
A bigger frame to block wind and debris from coming to your eyes.
Contrast-enhancing lenses - tints like green and grey ensure there’s more colour accuracy and high contrast.

Summing It Up

Now, you know sunglasses are not only a summer essential, but they are equally important in winter. They protect your eyes from glare, harmful UV rays of the sun and dust and debris. Polarised and mirrored sunglasses are best for snow as they cut down the glare coming to your eyes. You can explore our range of snow sunglasses and look stylish while protecting your eyes this winter season.