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How to choose the right sunglasses? does expensive glasses mean it's good for our eye?

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Dr. Tod Haller answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Save your money: Expensive and cheap sunglasses are pretty much the same in terms of health to your eyes. They nothin block uv light which is their purpose. Save your money!

Answered 5/28/2013

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