| Wearing proper eye protection is extremely | | | | the more intense UV rays. At higher altitudes, UV |
| important for many outdoor activities. Whether | | | | rays increase about 5% for every 1000 feet in |
| hiking, biking, skiing, motorcycle riding or just | | | | elevation. So, eye protection at high altitudes is |
| about any other outdoor sport or activity, there | | | | critical to avoid eye damage. |
| are many reasons why you need to protect your | | | | Cycling |
| eyes. | | | | Similar to people who ride motorcycles, bicyclists |
| Dangers to your eyes include glare, foreign | | | | need eye protection that protects their eyes |
| objects, wind and, of course, UV radiation. Older | | | | from the sun, from debris and from glare. Special |
| people and small children have eyes that are | | | | face hugging sunglasses are the best choice for |
| especially vulnerable to sun damage. In addition, | | | | bicyclists. |
| anyone who has cataracts, any type of eye | | | | Military & Law Enforcement |
| disease or has had eye surgery needs to pay | | | | Eye protection for military and law enforcement is |
| special attention to getting the right eye | | | | crucial, not just for protection from the sun, but |
| protection. | | | | for protection from glare, to increase the contrast |
| Skiing & Snowboarding | | | | of what they view and for protection from debris |
| While skiing and snowboarding, unprotected eyes | | | | or other flying objects they may encounter. |
| may have trouble with snow blindness, where | | | | Golf |
| your eyes may react to the rays of the sun | | | | Proper sunglasses for golfers can eliminate sun |
| reflected off the snow or ice. In addition, proper | | | | distortion and can enable the golfer to see farther |
| snow goggles will protect your eyes from glare | | | | and more comfortably despite low sun angles, no |
| which can cause you to veer off the course or | | | | matter the time of day. |
| even fall. Snow goggles will also protect your eyes | | | | Other Outdoor Activities |
| from any tree branches that may get snapped in | | | | Whether it's kite flying, badminton, frisbee or one |
| your face if you are skiing into an area of trees | | | | of the many other outdoor activities, if the sun is |
| or following someone. | | | | out, you most likely need eye protection. Even in |
| Motorcycle Riding | | | | sports like tennis, baseball or volleyball, where |
| Anyone riding on a motorcycle, whether driver or | | | | your average, everyday sunglasses simply won't |
| passenger, should have good eye protection. | | | | stay on your head due to the amount of |
| Motorcycle sunglasses or motorcycle goggles will | | | | movement you have to make, there are |
| protect your eyes from the sun, from glare from | | | | excellent options for these sports as well. Special |
| other vehicles, but also from debris from other | | | | wraparound sunglasses are available that will |
| vehicles who may be passing you or who you | | | | literally hug your face tightly and stay on even |
| may be passing by. | | | | during strenuous activities. |
| High Altitude Activities | | | | No matter the sport or activity, if the sun is out, |
| Climbers and hikers must have eye protection, | | | | you need to protect your eyes with sunglasses |
| not just for falling objects or debris, but also from | | | | or goggles. |