When venturing outside on a sunny day, it's easy to forget that the sun may cause harm to your eyes in the same way that it can to your skin. The sun's ultraviolet (UV) radiation can affect our eyes all year round, regardless of the season or the temperature outside. Reflection of both UVA and UVB rays from surfaces like water, snow, sand, and even buildings can double the amount of UV radiation reaching your eyes under weather and atmospheric circumstances.

Now the question is, what can you do to prevent the reddening, blurring, and even permanent damage to your eyes, as well as diseases like cataracts and macular degeneration, that result from this exposure? Sunglasses for UV protection are a no-brainer, but you should know that the fashionable pair you've been using might not be providing as much protection for your eyes as you believe. Cheap and ordinary sunglasses protect your eyes at a less-than optimal level. If you really want to give your eyes the UV protection they deserve, you need a pair of high-quality sunglasses for eye protection and vision performance

Find more about our fan favorite sunglasses for UV protection by reading this!

Optimal Coverage

Choose sunglasses that cover a large portion of your face. Wraparound lenses shield your eyes from light coming from all directions, including the sides of your head. This is especially helpful if you spend a lot of time outside, particularly in public places or at the beach, where the sun's UV rays can cause skin damage. Rec Specs glasses aren't just light and comfy, but they also come with removable side shields and eyecups that provide extra lateral coverage and fill gaps along the side of the frames, preventing any irritants from getting in. Better eyewear seal means more protection from the sun.

Impact Protection

If you're going to spend a lot of time outdoors or are working outside, your eyes might need additional safety protection. To ensure maximum safety, Rec Specs Rider Collection sunglasses are designed to meet all of the standards set forth by ANSI Z87+. It's an excellent option for use in sunglasses and other situations when extra protection from impacts is necessary.

Purpose-built

The best part about our Rec Specs sunglasses is that they are purpose-built for people in motion and your outdoor adventure.  You can choose from full-rim, semi-rim (Switch), or interchangeable lenses as well as options with full eye cups or removable shields. Full-rim sunglasses are a good choice if you want maximum protection from the sun, while semi-rim sunglasses are a good compromise between full and no coverage, and if you want to choose between clear and colored tint lenses according on the lighting conditions, you can always go for interchangeable.

Here are some of our recommended Rec Specs Sunglasses – perfectly designed to protect you from the harsh effects of UV rays and built to keep up with your outdoor adventures!

Motorcycle Sunglasses

Convert your regular sunglasses into a pair fit for the road in no time flat with the Pathfinder Sunglasses. The Lock and Load magnetic eyecups make it easy to swap between a climate guard or activity guard for a more goggle like fit.

We recommend the Pathfinder or Stormrider for a smaller fit and the Highlander for a more over-sized fit for larger face sizes. To see all the sunglasses we have available, please click here.

Running Sunglasses

You can conquer any terrain with ease and comfort. The H-wall wrap sunglasses has 8-base lenses in this frame block 100% of all light, so you may wear them all day without fear of damaging your eyes. This eyewear can be modified to accommodate single-vision, progressive, or bifocal lenses.

Tenaya Lake is another option since it also offers features the same level of protection from the sun at any angle.

Cycling Sunglasses

Look strong, bold, and confident no matter what happens; this is the Avalanche Slide. The high-energy magnets built into the frame and lens of these sunglasses make it easy to switch between lenses as needed for different lighting or pursuits.

If you're looking for something with a similar capability to adjust to different lighting conditions in high definition, Lynx is another option.

Fishing and Boating

You can't go wrong with the Cruiser to spend a day on the water. This frame has been built with a rubber nosepiece and temple tips to ensure comfort throughout the day.

If you're looking for some sunglasses with style and great coverage, you can try the Cruiser or Full View!

These are just a few of our fan favorites. Shop our full range of performance sunglasses by Rec Specs to find your next favorite pair.

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