Outdoor sports have become very popular lately. Here are some tips on how to make it even more comfortable and, most importantly, safer for your eyes.

If you are running, cycling, or exercising outdoors, you have probably noticed that ordinary sunglasses are not always comfortable for these activities. However, you should also not give up eye protection when UV radiation is particularly strong. Therefore, it is recommended to purchase sunglasses designed specifically for an active lifestyle.

1. More Comfortable Design and Freedom of Movement

Sports sunglasses are designed to stay on your eyes better, even when you are moving actively and sweating. While ordinary frames tend to slip in such cases, the advantage of special glasses is that they stay in place and are comfortable.

2. Sports Glasses Don't Fog Up

This problem is particularly relevant in hot weather and during increased exertion and can become very annoying. If you have encountered this, try sports sunglasses, which are designed to minimize the possibility of fogging.

3. Lightweight Frames

Do you want to completely forget that you are wearing glasses during activities? Sports eyewear designers specifically focus on using innovative materials in the design that are lightweight but effectively fulfill their functions.

4. Additional Protection

Unlike ordinary sunglasses, sports frames will have a more curved design or additional side shields. When creating this design, developers have thought about ensuring that the eyes are completely safe during long-term activities, even when the sun is shining from the side.

5. Protection from UV Radiation

Exercising without sunglasses is not only uncomfortable but also dangerous for the eyes. Being in direct sunlight without protection damages vision and can lead to various short-term and long-term problems, such as cataracts, sunburn on the cornea, pterygium, and skin cancer on the particularly sensitive skin around the eyes. Therefore, it is recommended to use glasses from a reliable manufacturer with a UV filter that will protect against vision problems.

6. Blocks Glare

This problem is especially relevant for those involved in water sports, as well as, of course, cyclists and runners. The blinding rays of the sun create glare on surfaces, which significantly worsens visibility. Sports sunglasses have polarized lenses—they reduce glare to a minimum and are very comfortable for the eyes. Incidentally, they are also recommended for drivers who have to concentrate their gaze on the road for a long time, as light is also reflected there.

7. Protects Eyes from Wind

Not only the sun but also the wind can harm the eyes—causing dryness, which results in itchy and excessively watering eyes. If outdoor activities involve windy places and weather conditions, it is recommended to purchase sunglasses that have special protection from the environment—a curved design or additional side shields.

8. Against Dust

In dry, hot weather, a major problem is the wind, which kicks up dust that can get into the eyes, impair visibility, and cause discomfort. Sports glasses will protect against this irritating problem.

9. Aerodynamics

If speed is important to you, then you certainly know that every small detail matters here. Sports sunglasses fit perfectly and do not create unnecessary resistance—their design is aerodynamic.

10. Style

And, of course, we cannot forget that special sunglasses are part of the sporty style. They are not only designed down to the last detail to last a long time and be effective but also add that special flair to an athletic mood.

If you want to try on and learn more about professional sports sunglasses, visit the Bergamo sunglasses store at Sky&More. A wide range of various Oakley frames is available here, from elegantly classic to futuristically colorful. The offer can also be viewed in the online store at www.bergamo.lv.