All year long the sun dons it's light upon us... and our eyes!  According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, wearing sunglasses outdoors year-round will help protect your eyes from UV radiation which can cause loss of vision, cataracts and degenerative eye diseases.  So, before you buy new shades make sure they are right for you.

1. Check for UV protection:  While the FDA has not established uniform standards or labeling requirements regarding UV protection, most manufacturers do comply with voluntary standards set by the Optical Laboratories Association which require that all sunglasses block at least 99 percent of UV rays.  All the sunglasses at EWholesaleSunglasses.com offer UV400 protection which means that the lens blocks all light waves 400 nanometers and below. 400 nanometers is typically referred to as the point where UV light starts. Anything below 400 nanometers is considered to be in the ultraviolet range.
2. Should you buy polarized?:  If you love outdoor activities or spend alot of time in your car you should think about purchasing polarized lenses.  These have been treated with a chemical film to reduce the glare reflected from sand, water and blacktop so you'll be able to see better when your in situations with more glare.  To tell if a lens is polarized, take two pairs of the same sunglasses and put them together so the four lenses are facing and touching one another.  Slowly rotate one pair of glasses with the two lenses still touching until one pair is perpendicular to the other.  You shouldn't be able to see through them if the glasses are polarized (everything will appear black).  If the sunglasses are not polarized, you'll be able to see through both lenses.  At EWholesaleSunglasses our polarized glasses come with a polarized tag attached so your customers can verify they are polarized.
3. Finding frames that fit:  This is common sense, yet most of us don't think about it.  For maximum protection, choose large frames that fit snugly against your brow bone and temples and that sit securely on the bridge of your nose.  Close-fitting and wraparound shades will block out sunlight more completely.
4. Looking fabulous:  Currently oversized sunglasses are the hot item and think beyond black or brown because colors are in style! 
5. Choosing the best style for your face:  If you have a square face choose curvy frames, for a round face try rectangular frames, aviators complement a triangular or heart-shaped face as do frames with thin rims.  If your face is oblong or oval most frames will look good on you.
6. Stay within budget:  You don't have to spend hundreds of dollars on sunglasses to protect your vision and to look stylish!  EWholesaleSunglasses.com offers many quality styles at low prices to meet every budget.