Truth be told, Girlawhirl loves wearing her sunglasses. They're the favorite of all her accessories, even beating out the shoes in her closet. And they don't just make her look and feel cool; wearing sunglasses that block both UVB and UVA rays helps maintain the health of her eyes and her vision. Girlawhirl intends to live a long life and wearing sunglasses now, while she's young, can help slow the progression of both cataracts and macular degeneration, two eye diseases that affect many older people.

When she purchases a new pair of sunglasses, Girlawhirl always makes sure to check that they do in fact block both types of UV rays. And for the most part, less expensive glasses tend to only block the UVB rays. One exception to this rule are glasses from a brand called Physician Endorsed. They're designed to block both types of UV rays at prices well under $50.

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