Meta Information

ID:sunglasses

Name:Sunglasses

Schema Version:1.5

Alternate Names

• UV-blocking eyewear
• Shades

Intervention Type

lifestyle_practice

Expected Cost Mean

Low Cost:

15

High Cost:

250

Cost Type:

equipment

Description:

One-time purchase of eyewear; price varies by brand and lens technology.

Summary

Sunglasses protect the eyes and surrounding skin from ultraviolet (UV) radiation, a primary driver of cellular damage and photoaging. This mitigates the long-term risk of age-related macular degeneration, cataracts, and skin cancers around the eye, preserving visual acuity and skin integrity, which are key components of healthspan.

Purpose

Protects eyes and periorbital skin from UV-induced damage.

Card Summary

Protects eyes and surrounding skin from UV radiation, reducing the risk of cataracts, macular degeneration, and photoaging.

Drug Class

Drugs In Class

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Impact

Score:

5.5

Justification:

Prevents irreversible UV damage to eyes and skin, preserving long-term vision.

Evidence

Grade:

A

Score:

9.5

Justification:

Overwhelming epidemiological data links UV exposure to cataracts, AMD, and skin cancers.

Safety

Score:

0.5

Justification:

Passive, non-invasive intervention with virtually no direct physiological risk.

Flags

• Ensure lenses provide 99-100% UVA/UVB protection, often labeled as 'UV400'.
• Lens darkness (tint) does not correlate with the level of UV protection.
• Polarization reduces glare but is a separate feature from UV protection.
• Poor optical quality in very cheap lenses can cause eye strain or headaches.

Verdict

A simple, essential tool for preserving long-term vision and skin health.

Created

2026-04-26T21:50:45.450227Z

Model

Gemini 3.1 Pro (High)

Delivery

Route:

none

Scope:

• local

Indication

Focus:

healthspan

Description:

Sunglasses protect the eyes and surrounding skin from ultraviolet (UV) radiation, a primary driver of cellular damage and photoaging. This mitigates the long-term risk of age-related macular degenerat...

Typical Protocol

• Wear high-quality, UV400-rated sunglasses during any significant sun exposure.