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|  | Denver, Grand Junction, & Loveland Sunglass Retail LocationsMany customers will often ask if a $20 pair of sunglasses offers the same protection as a more expensive, name brand, pair. The answer is, it depends but in most cases, no. In some cases discount glasses will provide decent UV protection but they may break easier or the UV protective coating may not be very durable.Sunglass standards for lenses place limits solely on UVB and UVA rays, but bear in mind that both the standards and labeling are voluntary, not mandatory. According to these standards, sunglasses must block at least 70% of UVB and at least 60% of UVA. To best protect your eyes, look for sunglasses that provide at least 98% protection from both UVA and UVB rays. UVC rays are blocked automatically since they are absorbed in the atmosphere and do not reach the earth. Some of the higher-priced products with polycarbonate, glass or plastic (CR-39) lenses can claim to block 100% of the UV rays. These lenses will provide the absolute best vision while also being very durable and in many cases scratch resistant. With sunglasses you get what you pay for. A $20 pair will most likely not block more than the minimum amount of UV rays. Furthermore, the lens quality will not be as good. Which means the clarity or crispness of what you view through the lens will be diminished. This is very noticeable when driving or for sportsman type activities. Another important factor is safety. A cheap lens is prone to shattering needless to say this could cause serious eye injury. More expensive lens such as those made by Oakley, Bolle, Maui Jim, etc., will provide excellent protection if they are impacted by foreign debris. I hope I answered your question. Let me know if there is anything else I can do for you. Feel free to stop by our Denver or Loveland eye care centers to try on some of our top quality (yet affordable) sunglasses. Some of our featured brands: Action Optics Adidas Adidas Goggles Anarchy Angel Anne Klein Arnette Barracuda Black Flys Body Specs Bolle Bolle Goggles Briko Briko Goggles Brooks Brothers Bucci Bugz Bugz Goggles Carrera Carrera Goggles Cebe Costa Del Mar Coyote Dakota Smith D & G Dolce & Gabbana Dragon Eddie Bauer Emporio Armani Fila Fitovers Gargoyles Gatorz Giorgio Armani Goat Goat Goggles Gucci Guess Harley Davidson Hobie H2Optix Ice Tech Kate Spade Killer Loop Maui Jim Native Nicole Miller NYX Ocean Waves Persol Police Protective Optics Rayban Revo Roxy Rudy Project Scott Goggles Serengeti Smith Smith Goggles Spy Spy Goggles Stussy Timberland Ultrasol Versace Vuarnet Wrangler Wiley X [X]oor Zeal Stop by today to check out our collection of the hottest styles. Most prescription sunglasses can be completed the same day. To schedule an exam for eye care, lasik or cosmetic consultation use our online appointment book or call us at 720-524-1001. We look forward to hearing from you.
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