One of the most popular questions I get is to wear sunglasses or not.

For those who closely follow my blog, you’ll know that “sunning” is one of the best vision therapy. Sunning is the controversial practice of exposing your eyes to the sun. (Before sunning your eyes, please follow the link the read the post first. This is crucial.) It’s controversial because today, it’s commonly believed the sun is anything but beneficial for your eyes.

Such belief is so common, in fact, that I see a lot of people whip out their sunglasses when they don’t need them.

But as with anything, you need to find a balance in sun exposure.

While I believe sunning is beneficial for your eyes, it doesn’t mean I don’t advocate the use of sunglasses. It’s a fact that too much UV rays can cause cataracts and a whole slew of problems.

So when the sun is glaring, or when the snow is too bright, protect your eyes! Wear your sunglasses. But when it’s early in the morning and sun is nice, practice sunning.

The darker the better?

When you choose your sunglasses, don’t just look for the “tint” – that is the color of the lens. Look for the protection. Darker does not mean it offers better protection against UV rays.

And if you have to wear glasses in general, look for the same quality.