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How To Choose the right pair of Motorcycle Sunglasses

Many bikers have learned the hard way that the sunglasses you wear when riding are very important to your safety in more ways than one. Actually a cheap pair of sunglasses have the potential to cause more damage than not wearing them at all. There are a few key features that you should look for when shopping for your next pair of motorcycle sunglasses or goggles.

It is important to block out 100% of ultraviolet rays and at least 75% to 90% of visible light. The less expensive motorcycle glasses and goggles that do not offer this protection can severely damage your eyes. The cheaper glasses block some light which allows your retina to open and your eyes to absorb more UV rays and cause injury to the eye.

New advances in lens technology are now available. Polycarbonate lenses are not only thinner and lighter in weight than traditional plastic or glass lenses, but they also block out infrared radiation responsible for dry and scratchy eyes.

Polycarbonate lenses use in motorcycle sunglasses and goggles are virtually shatterproof and impact resistant and favored by those who travel the highways and byways. Due to how tough these lenses are they have become the lenses of choice for extreme sports sunglasses and safety eyewear.

When looking at the different styles of motorcycle sunglasses or goggles, make sure that you choose the type that hug the face. It is important to protect the front and side of the face from wind, debris and sun.

A good pair of motorcycle sunglasses or goggles needs to have excellent scratch resistance. The best selling scratch resistant coatings available on the market will keep even the lightest scratches from showing up on your lenses. Keeping your lenses scratch free will help to protect your investment.

The frames of today have now made motorcycle sunglasses that are much stronger than the cheaper versions widely available. This new technology makes frames more flexible and able to handle the daily use that motorcycle sunglasses go through.

Now when you go looking for a pair of motorcycle sunglasses or goggles you will be more informed and know what to look for. A designer name is not better, it just costs more. Look at all the facts and specifications before you buy. Shop for safety and protection not the brand.

By: Geoffrey Holdermiller

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