March 08, 2006

By: John Boss
Website: http://www.1st-in-sunglasses.com

50% More Sun Protection In Prescription Eyewear

Critical protection against the sun's damaging HEV rays as well as UV radiation is now available to prescription sunglass wearers, exclusively at LensCrafters. The only prescription sunglass lens to receive The Skin Cancer Foundation* Seal of Recommendation, FeatherWates SPF feature the latest technology in sun protection with 50% more protection than ordinary sun lenses on the market against HEV (High Energy Visible) light, the violet and blue rays that can cause significant damage to the eyes resulting in cataracts and macular degeneration.

FeatherWates SPF's patented formula starts with a polarized lens, adding a synthetic form of the same melanin that acts as a natural sunscreen inherent in skin. With age, natural melanin begins to diminish, and most people lose 25% of their melanin by age 50. Individuals with more of this light-absorbing pigment are at less risk for developing skin cancer and age-related macular degeneration, which is the leading cause of blindness in people over the age of 55. Thirteen million Americans currently suffer from macular degeneration.

By managing the full spectrum of the sun's damaging rays, the FeatherWates SPF lens also preserves and protects the delicate skin around the eyes against premature wrinkles caused by sun exposure. Due to its state-of-the-art polarizing features, the lens reduces glare and improves visual acuity, especially on overcast days. In addition, the advanced lens technology also protects and preserves night vision, which can be reduced up to 50% by 2-3 hours of exposure to bright sunlight earlier the same day.

This revolutionary new lens is up to 20% thinner and up to 30% lighter than the ordinary prescription sun lens. The FeatherWates SPF lens is being introduced at LensCrafters now in single vision prescriptions.

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