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In outdoor activities like riding, skiing and [[flying]], the eye can receive more light than usual. It has been recommended to wear these kind of glasses whenever outside to protect the eyes from [[ultraviolet radiation]], which can lead to the development of a [[cataract]]. Sunglasses have also been associated with [[celebrities]] and film actors primarily due to the desire to mask identity, but in part due to the [[film lighting|lighting]] involved in production being typically stronger than natural light and uncomfortable to the naked eye. | In outdoor activities like riding, skiing and [[flying]], the eye can receive more light than usual. It has been recommended to wear these kind of glasses whenever outside to protect the eyes from [[ultraviolet radiation]], which can lead to the development of a [[cataract]]. Sunglasses have also been associated with [[celebrities]] and film actors primarily due to the desire to mask identity, but in part due to the [[film lighting|lighting]] involved in production being typically stronger than natural light and uncomfortable to the naked eye. | ||
Since the 1950s sunglasses have been popular as a fashion statement, especially on the | Since the 1950s sunglasses have been popular as a fashion statement, especially on the beach. | ||
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In the early 1900's, the use of sunglasses started to become more widespread, especially among the pioneering stars of silent movies. But early movie stars did not wear sunglasses as much to avoid being recognized than to protect their eyes from the harshly bright lighting of some early film studios, often taking their sunglasses off only when stepping in front of the camera to shoot a scene. | In the early 1900's, the use of sunglasses started to become more widespread, especially among the pioneering stars of silent movies. But early movie stars did not wear sunglasses as much to avoid being recognized than to protect their eyes from the harshly bright lighting of some early film studios, often taking their sunglasses off only when stepping in front of the camera to shoot a scene. | ||
Inexpensive mass-produced sunglasses were introduced to America by [[Sam Foster]] in [[1929]]. Foster found a ready market on the | Inexpensive mass-produced sunglasses were introduced to America by [[Sam Foster]] in [[1929]]. Foster found a ready market on the beaches of [[Atlantic City, New Jersey]], where he began selling sunglasses under the name [[Foster Grant]] from a [[F.W. Woolworth Company|Woolworth]] on the [[Boardwalk (Atlantic City)|Boardwalk]]. | ||
Sunglasses would not become [[polarisation|polarized]], however, until [[1936]], when Edwin | Sunglasses would not become [[polarisation|polarized]], however, until [[1936]], when Edwin | ||
