Proper sunglasses are most important during Summer because it protects your eyes from the harmful UV-rays that are the cause of blindness, cataracts, etc. One way to ensure that the sunglasses will protect your eyes from harmful rays is to put your sunglasses on, and take a look in the mirror; if you can see your eyes, the lenses aren't dark enough to screen out visible light.
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