While sunglasses were designed to protect the eyes from the sun, you may have seen some people wearing them at night. But how does it affect the eyes?
Wearing sunglasses at night is not recommended, whether indoors or outdoors. At night, human vision is already reduced and impaired; wearing sunglasses will make it worse. Additionally, light quality indoors isn’t the same as that of the sun, and won’t require the use of sunglasses.
Read on below to learn more about why you shouldn’t be wearing sunglasses at night.
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Can You Wear Sunglasses at Night?
Sunglasses are designed for use during the day. However, that hasn’t stopped people from using them at night.
Wearing sunglasses in the evening or after dark isn’t recommended, whether it’s indoors or outdoors. Here’s why:
It Worsens Already Impaired Vision
It’s difficult for light to reach the eye’s retina when wearing sunglasses, making it harder to see through them at night. Wearing sunglasses at night will only make this worse and increase the risk for hazards, such as when driving at night while using sunglasses. Furthermore, any existing visual impairments such as photosensitivity can be exacerbated by wearing sunglasses at night.
Eye Strain and Fatigue
Your eyes will have to work harder to see properly at night through sunglasses. Doing this regularly can cause eye strain and fatigue, leading to blurry vision, headaches, and light sensitivity.
The Exception
Wearing sunglasses in the evening is only beneficial for individuals who live near the North or South Pole. In these areas, there is sunlight for 24 hours a day, so sunglasses at “night” can protect your eyes from the glare of what’s known as the “midnight sun” throughout the day.
In addition, wearing sunglasses at night could also be beneficial for people with photosensitive eyes when they are in a club with bright, flashing strobe lights.
Conclusion
Wearing sunglasses at night will cause more harm than good. Unless you live in an area where the sun still shines even at night, it simply isn’t recommended for overall eye health.