Sunglasses: Let’s talk about quality

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Sunglasses: Let’s talk about quality

The (undeniable) style that sunglasses give us, has led to an increase in their importance as fashion accessories, perhaps disproportionately to the importance of the protection they give us. Many of us tend to think that all sunglasses (with the exception of cheap imitations) offer the same standards of protection and quality, leaving only the brand as the defining element of the price. Others mistakenly link quality with brand and price. With a series of posts, we will try to reposition the concept of quality of sunglasses in its proper dimension as well as to redefine it based on modern developments and requirements.

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All glasses sold by optical stores meet the applicable essential health and safety requirements provided by Regulation (EU) 2016/425 and the requirements set by the harmonized standards EN ISO 12312-1:2013 and EN ISO 12312-1/A1:2015. Sunglasses sold in optical stores are categorized as medical devices and must follow strict specifications. All sunglasses sold by optical stores come with an information note and a Declaration of Conformity as a reference to the above standards. This certifies that all glasses, regardless of price, are completely absorbent

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