While a pair of goggles helps reduce strain on our eyes, it has also been found to reduce the incidence of premature wrinkling of facial skin – ‘crow’s feet’ in the outer corners of the eyes and lines on the forehead, because it curbs our tendency to squint in harsh sunlight. However, one needs to ensure that the level of ultra violet protection it offers is sound lest it cause irreversible damage to the retina which may result in impaired vision. This is because, the dark tint on the glasses causes the pupil of the eye to dilate more than it would under regular circumstances, letting in more ultra violet rays which can harm the eye. It is therefore very important that one makes it a point to choose branded, good quality par of sunglasses, since these can be trusted to have efficient ultra violet filters apart from giving the general ‘cooling’ effect.
The other important aspect about choosing the right pair of goggles is to ensure that the shape of the frame you choose complements the shape of your face. The general rule is to choose a frame that is the opposite of what your face is shaped like – while angular frames go well with a round face, round frames complement an angular face. However, large oval frames look good on almost all face shapes; so do dark-coloured frames which are classics.