Is buying Expensive Sunglasses Really Worth It?

A few weeks ago, a big package arrived in the house. The box came from my dad, an OFW based in Qatar. Prior to the arrival of the package, he already said that he bought 4 pairs of authentic Ray-Ban Sunglasses. I was surprised to learn about him buying an accessory which I think is too damn expensive. I saw the brand's product price and online and was kinda taken aback - I have never worn any sunnies this expensive!

white Aviator Ray Ban Sunglasses

The sunglasses were bought inside a US Military camp in Qatar and dad and his co-workers got a pretty good deal (sure pays to know someone from the inside), way too cheaper compared when buying it here in the Philippines.

Ever since I started commuting to school, I have been faithfully wearing sunglasses during the grueling long drive. I don't see the practice as a way of showing off or just to look fancy good, but wearing sunnies for me is a need especially when you have the Philippine sun that can get pretty intense sometimes. Most of my past sunglasses were either bought from Hawaiian Sun or Fly Shades, they're dirt cheap compared to any authentic Ray-Ban products but they're nice and comfortable to wear plus they're stylish too. If anything goes wrong while wearing those sunglasses and they end up breaking, I would be like "Uh oh..." but I wouldn't really be bothered much. But the thought of getting some possible scratches on my new Ray-Ban would be like "Oh No!!!"

What a Good Sunglasses Should Provide:

• protection from ultraviolet rays in sunlight
• protection from intense light
• protection from glare
• eliminate specific frequencies of light

It's not about the style nor the popularity of a branded sunglasses that one should consider when getting a good quality pair of shades. Consumers spend over $30 billion each year on sunglasses alone so being the best selling brand of shades on the market today, I know Ray-Ban sunglasses wouldn't have become a global phenomenon if not for their high performance and rock-glam sunglasses.

You see I'm not really into ridiculously expensive stuff (see world's most expensive sunglasses), but since it's here anyway, this poorly visioned blogger deserves the best possible eye care once in a while. I guess I just have to be thankful for the gift and pray that this expensive Ray-Ban shades which thankfully fits my face would serve me long enough I could bring it along with me on my never ending quest for outdoor travels.

Cheapest Eye Massager

It's the cheapest eye massager I've seen so far, and yes it's China-made. I bought this eye massager from the nearest Handyman store and found it to be the cheapest for only, guess what - Php26! That is after slashing the unbelievable 70% discount. I know it's way far to even compare with real deal sophisticated electronic eye massagers but I was just too curious if it could really help as I'm always working in front of computer. I wanted to do some good massaging for my poorly visioned eyes.

cheap eye massager

Made of plastic, this one's used by manually pressing the massager into the eyebone under the eyebrows. The packaging states that it can relieve the tiredness of your eyes caused by shortage of sleep and excessive usage. Well it's not like giving the total comfort but some good old pressure points do provide a small sense of relief. I find their website http://gdjls.com/ pretty intersting (though still under construction)

Precision UV from Ciba Vision Lenses

Precision UV contact lenses

And so a year has passed since I bought boxes of Precision UV containing 6 pairs of contact lenses. The optometrist recommended that I use a pair for 2 months but I've been using one pair for 3 months since it's not everyday that I really get to wear those contact lenses. The Php2,490 price tag (that includes the Aeosept solution) may look steep at first glance but then I get to use it for maximum of 18 months without getting any eye complications, not bad.