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[-] arthur@lemmy.zip 35 points 1 year ago

Sunglasses and UV-blocking clothes.

With the first I discovered that I have a high sensitivity to light, now I can see much more during the day.

And the second is very useful, protecting me from sun without the need to worry about sunscreen (except for the face)

[-] QuarterSwede@lemmy.world 10 points 1 year ago

Most clothing is UV blocking. That’s why farmers tans exist.

[-] arthur@lemmy.zip 13 points 1 year ago

Do not trust that close to the equator. It will not work.

[-] QuarterSwede@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago

I live at high altitude where the UV is stronger than anywhere else. Clothing still works. Heck, even a light shawl works.

[-] LavaPlanet@lemmy.world 6 points 1 year ago

Not as much as you would think, and especially less nowadays with companies cheapening out on quality.

[-] arin@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago

As long as there are no holes lol

[-] LavaPlanet@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

The uv radiation permeates the fibres, even when there aren't holes that aren't supposed to be there. It's dependent on the thickness of the weave. Fun new fear to unlock. https://www.solbari.com.au/blogs/solbari-blog/can-uv-go-through-clothes

[-] arin@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

Bruh they are saying a cotton t shirt, literally your arms exposed so of course it's very low uv coverage. It's not a very scientific article

[-] LavaPlanet@lemmy.world 0 points 1 year ago

They talk about how to look for a tighter weave in the fabric, how a thinner fabric let's the uv radiation through. This is common knowledge, where I'm from. The childcare centres send out notices about it. Do you need to be scientific about basic knowledge? This is basic stuff, buddy.

[-] nix@midwest.social 6 points 1 year ago

I have the same issue with light, had prescription glasses and prescription sunglasses, and had to switch between the two frequently. Finally got prescription transitions and they're incredible, I no longer have to think about my glasses at all. Just put them on and go.

[-] braxy29@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago

i was looking for rx sunglasses before posting. single greatest gamechanger in the last 15 years of my life.

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