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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]] [[actor]]s 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]] [[actor]]s 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 | Since the 1950s sunglasses have been popular as a fashion statement, especially on the [[beach]]. | ||
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