Your guide to the best sunglasses for your holiday

Whether you’re hitting the beach or the bush on your next holiday, you'll need a pair of good-quality sunglasses. When it comes to protecting your eyes from harsh sunlight, it’s important to understand how sunglasses help to prevent harmful UV rays from affecting your eyes, and what extra benefits polarised sunglasses can provide over non-polarised:

So which sunglasses are right for you? We spoke to the Bupa Optical product team to get their tips and recommendations from Bupa’s extensive range of brands.

The road trip

Hitting the highway? Let's talk about glare protection. A polarised lens is best for reducing the glare from the road’s surface. However polarised lenses can make it challenging to see the screens in your car (depending on the screen). If you’re not a fan of polarised glasses, you could try a dark tint to reduce the brightness of the sun, preferably a sunglass with Category 3 lenses. Remember, Category 4 lenses are not suitable for driving.

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The snow adventure

If sub-zero is your preferred holiday temperature, shielding your eyes against glare from the snow and direct sun is recommended. It’s important to choose high-level protection, so find a pair that fits closely to the face to reduce the glare entering the sides of the frames. You’ll also need lenses that provide clarity to help keep your vision sharp.

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The bush excursion

If going bush is on your itinerary, you’ll probably be working up a sweat with lots of outdoor activities. You need sunglasses which are lightweight and will sit comfortably on your face. Look for frames that fit snugly around your ears, and try a rubberised tip or nose pad so they don’t fall off. Don’t forget about UV protection – any category 2 or preferably 3 sunglasses will do the job.

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The staycation

Holidaying at home? That summer sun will find you no matter where you are, so you'll need a pair of robust, everyday frames for your perfect staycation.

If you’re particularly susceptible to glare, choose glasses with a dark tint, or even better, some with polarised lenses.

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Top tip: Contact lenses will create more glare, so if you wear contacts it’s a good idea to choose sunglasses with a dark tint. 

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For help choosing the right sunglasses for your holiday ask the team at your nearest Bupa Optical store or browse the online sunglasses range.

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