Cheap Sunglasses versus Expensive Sunglasses

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There seems to be an endless number of options when it comes to buying sunglasses, as every place from gas stations to department stores to grocery sto chain stores all sell plenty! But while style is, of course, one of the considerations when choosing between the cheaper sunglasses and the more expensive ones - as is the name brand stamped on the sunglasses themselves - there is the ever-swirling question of whether the more expensive sunglasses actually protect the eyes better as well.

Protection against the sun's harmful UV rays is the main reason why sunglasses exist in the first place. And no matter the sunglasses you are looking at, chances are they have been designed to give you 100% UV protection. This means that the $200 sunglasses in the mall and the $10 sunglasses from the travel stop along the highway offer the same amount of UV protection!

Another big reason for wearing sunglasses is, of course, to make the sun less harsh on the eyes while driving or even just walking around. As with UV rays, you will be able to find options in the lower price range that darken the sun just as well as those in the higher price range; you can also find sunglasses on both ends that do a poor job blocking the sun.

Of course, if the cheap sunglasses can block the UV rays and the sunlight itself just as effectively as the expensive sunglasses, the question becomes whether there is any advantage to the more expensive sunglasses.

One of the first things you need to realize in uncovering the answer to this question is that many pairs of sunglasses are expensive simply because of the name brand on them. At the same time, however, expensive sunglasses are often heftier and sturdier than their cheaper counterparts, which are significant advantages; furthermore, they often look better. Of course, some people tend to lose or break sunglasses on a regular basis, no matter how expensive they are!

When it comes to deciding whether expensive or inexpensive sunglasses are right for you, it largely comes down to you; if you have a tendency to break or lose sunglasses, go with the cheaper option; if you keep your sunglasses for a long time, a hefty, sturdy, good-looking pair can be worth the investment!