A view to a better round of Golf

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| Elke Smit |
Elke is the owner of Eyestyle Optometrist. Her passion is to promote eye health and eye care but she is even more passionate about the people behind the eyes. The most important factor is good eyesight which gives us the ability to see the beauty in all things around us.
Your eyes are the window to your soul and most spectacle wearers wear their glasses for the better part of the day.
Choosing the appropriate eyewear is not always easy! Eyewear should feel comfortable, and suitable for everyday challenges.
When it comes to sunglasses for Golfers, it is not about looking cool on the fairways. Most golfers do not realise the right sunglasses can help improve your performance. One bit of kit showing up in more and more golf bags these days are premium polarised sunglasses. High-tech sunglasses are equally important as the choice of clubs. With rapid advances in lens technology and lightweight frame material it has become an invaluable tool. After all, the most important tool in any golfer’s arsenal is also the most irreplaceable: eyesight.
Today’s premium sunglasses can reduce up to 99.9% of annoying glare. Less glare means less squinting and eyestrain. This allows you to maintain focus late into the round and keep a sharp field of view.
We all know to play a round of golf can take roughly four hours. Comfort throughout a round of golf is very important to prevent eye fatigue. Invest in a pair that is lightweight and durable like beta-titanium which remains stable through long periods of intense activity.
Lens colour is a personal choice but very important. It doesn't affect how well sunglass lenses protect your eyes from UV light. But it is important to choose a colour that let the right amount of light in to the eye. The correct light levels improve definition and depth perception without losing polarisation efficiency. Green lenses are the best all-rounder. You can play from dawn until dusk without a lens change and is perfect for a round of golf.
People with cataracts (or already had cataract surgery), macular degeneration, or any eye problem or eye disease have an increased risk of UV damage to their eyes. Skin cancer is a constant concern for anyone who participates in outdoor activities. Always get sunglasses that offer full UVA and UVB protection. This offer the best protection against all harmful effects.
Clarity is key for any golfer. The higher the transparency of the lens the better. Glass lenses offer the clearest optics but are not recommended for active sports. A polycarbonate lens is a better choice. It offers light weight, scratch and impact resistant properties.
Thus, no distortion or depth perception issues. Only an improved view of every fairway and green.