What percent of UVA and UVB blockage is recommended for sunglasses?

Name: The truth about sunlight and your eyes
Uploaded: 2025-11-08T20:00:11+00:00
Duration: 30 s
Channel: Darrian Peck
Description: Short spoken excerpt discussing sunlight exposure to the eyes: speaker endorses morning sunlight exposure without eye protection but warns that lifetime…

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The truth about sunlight and your eyes

8 Nov 2025 · 1 min

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Short spoken excerpt discussing sunlight exposure to the eyes: speaker endorses morning sunlight exposure without eye protection but warns that lifetime accumulation of UVA/UVB damage leads to age-related eye problems; recommends sunglasses that block 99–100% of UVA and UVB, preferably wraparound.

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99 to 100% of UVA and UVB radiation.

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I'm a big fan of sunlight in the morning and I think during those hours you don't need eye protection. In fact, it's better not to have eye protection. But long term exposure to UVA and UVB can be damaging to your eyes. Your eyes accumulate UV damage throughout your lifetime and that damage becomes the foundation for age related problems decades later. To be the most careful, you can implement UV production. Sunglasses blocking 99 to 100% of the UVA and UVB radiation, preferably with wrap around to prevent side exposure, provide the most benefit. Now.