Sunglasses with UV protection are an essential accessory to protect your eyes from harmful UV rays. But how do you recognize the quality of these sunglasses? Find out in this article what really matters when choosing sunglasses with UV protection and how you can ensure that your eyes are optimally protected from the sun's rays.
You can tell whether sunglasses have UV protection by the label "UV400" or "100% UV protection", which can usually be found on the inside of the sunglasses frame or in the instruction leaflet. This label is an assurance for the buyer that the glasses protect against harmful UV rays. In addition, all sunglasses sold in Germany must bear the CE mark. Sunglasses with the CE mark offer sufficient UV protection, which means that they meet the minimum requirements. However, the accuracy of this information is not independently verified and the mark can easily be falsified. It is therefore advisable to buy sunglasses from an optician.
No. The intensity of the tint of the lenses says nothing about the UV protection of sunglasses, but only how much brightness they absorb or let through. The tint is therefore decisive for the glare protection of sunglasses.
You can read more about this here: Sunglasses - how to find the right tint.