The mountains are not only attractive for their scenery, but also for all the sporting activities they have to offer.
However, to get the most out of skiing, it is essential to have clear, precise vision.
To achieve this, you can have your ski goggles fitted by your optician.
Before heading out into the mountains, the first thing anyone thinks about is getting warm clothing to cope with the low temperatures.
However, protecting your eyes is also absolutely essential when skiing.
At high altitude, the intensity of UV rays is even greater than in town or even at the beach.
For every thousand metres of altitude, the UV index increases by 10% and the snow strongly reflects the rays.
In fact, the snowy surface creates light reflections that can be a source of visual damage and danger if the person is dazzled.
Exposing your eyes to this type of radiation without proper protection puts them at risk of diseases such as cataracts.
More commonly, the eyes may also suffer from inflammation, associated with tearing or redness.
What's more, when you're racing down the slopes, the wind and snow can whip into your face at high speed.
That's why it's important to wear effective goggles to protect your eyes when you are out skiing.
Adults and children alike need to wear appropriate optical equipment for mountain conditions.
Depending on their activity, they may choose to protect their eyes with ski goggles or sunglasses.
However, the situation is different for people with visual impairments.
As mentioned above, skiing with only prescription glasses is dangerous as the eyes are not protected from UV rays.
Wearing them under a ski mask is often uncomfortable, if not impossible.
Sunglasses are fine for walking in the mountains, but not really for skiing.
They don't offer full coverage and can fall off when you move quickly.
The best solution is to have your optician adjust your ski goggles to your eyesight.
Your ski goggles lenses will not only be category 3 or 4 for optimum UV filtration, but they will also carry your visual correction.
As a result, you benefit from clear, precise vision, effective sun protection and optimum comfort.
Before you head to the mountains, talk to your Optical Center optician about fitting your ski goggles.
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