Retinal dystrophies or other chronic retinal diseases may put individuals at greater risk also. Check with your eye care doctor, primary care physician, or pharmacist to find out. Children frequently spend more time outdoors than adults, and it is important that their eyes are properly protected from the sun's radiation. The combination of a hat and sunglasses will offer the best solution. The best lens color choices are gray, green, or brown.
Blue blockers are sunglasses with amber lenses that block blue light.
Because blue light scatters in the eye, these lenses may increase your contrast in certain situations, however research has not established their effectiveness. Sunglasses have other options available to fit your needs. Polarized lenses block reflected light from the surface of water and are good for boating or driving. Photochromic lenses adjust their darkness when the intensity of UV light changes. Wrap around frames provide added protection from the sun.