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Sunglasses and sunglass standards.

Stephen J Dain1

  • 1School of Optometry and Vision Science, University of New South Wales, Sydney, 2052, Australia.

Clinical & Experimental Optometry
|March 20, 2003
PubMed
Summary

This review covers the history of sunglasses and their evolving standards, emphasizing the critical need for eye protection against solar radiation. It examines how current standards address these essential protective requirements.

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Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Materials Science
  • Consumer Safety

Background:

  • Historical evolution of sunglasses from rudimentary eye protection to modern fashion and safety accessories.
  • Development of sunglass standards driven by increasing awareness of solar radiation hazards.

Observation:

  • Review of historical sunglass designs and their efficacy in blocking solar radiation.
  • Analysis of the provisions within various national sunglass standards.

Findings:

  • Sunglass standards have evolved to address specific needs for protection against harmful solar radiation.
  • Current standards aim to ensure adequate filtering of ultraviolet (UV) and visible light.

Implications:

  • Understanding sunglass standards is crucial for consumers seeking effective eye protection.
  • Further development of standards may be needed to address emerging concerns related to solar radiation exposure.

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