If you watched the Masters this year, you would have noticed Zach Johnson wearing some very fashionable glasses. And he isn’t the only golf player who is adding golf shades to their list of must haves on the course. Sporty eyewear can be seen on the faces of Tiger Woods and Brett Wetterrich.

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Why are so many professional golfers turning to eyewear to cover their eyes?

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It is mostly due to more players being educated about possible damage from the sun.

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Because golf is played for such long hours at a time, all spent in the sunshine, there is a good chance that eye damage can occur after years of playing. In fact Senior Golfers, nearly 30% of men and women over the age of 60 have vision impairments due to some light. As the age bracket climbs, this percentage rises.

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If you are currently playing without any protective gear for your eyes, consider investing in some specific golf shades and golf sunglasses that will not only protect your eyes from sun damage, you can also rest assured knowing that as you grow older, golf will still be a sport you can enjoy as a result of taking care of your health early on.

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