Blind People Wear Sunglasses for a Reason

Most seeing people have seen a blind individual wearing sunglasses. Some may have wondered why someone would wear darkened lenses when they can’t see. Blind people wear sunglasses for a reason. Did you know that only 15 percent of people with eye disorders have total blindness? The rest have a limited amount of vision.

Blind people wear sunglasses to protect their eyes from bright lights and glares. It helps those with limited vision see better, they are not worn to hide one’s eyes. What’s more, UV rays can still do damage to the eye, regardless of whether or not a person can see.

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“What Seeing People Should Know About Blind People Wearing Sunglasses”