While sunshine can certainly brighten the day, it’s not always welcome when you’re driving. Often, glare from sunlight can impede your vision and make it harder to see—and respond to—hazards on the road. At the same time, exposing your eyes to the sun’s UV rays can increase the risk of macular degeneration, cataracts, premature wrinkles, and photokeratitis—a painful sunburn of the eye. To help you steer clear of these dangers, here are a few ways to shield your eyes when you’re behind-the-wheel, and how a window tinting service can help.

3 Solutions to Shield Your Eyes While Driving

1. Visors

Over the past few decades, sun visors in vehicles haven’t changed much at all—and that’s because they work well. When you flip the panel down, you can adjust it to block sunlight from coming directly into your eyes. While these visors can keep the sun out of your eyes, they are designed in a way where they shouldn’t block your view of the road.

2. Sunglasses

Keep a pair of sunglasses in your car that is designed to block both UVA and UVB rays. To keep brightness from hampering your view, choose sunglasses that feature anti-glare lenses. If you have compromised vision and need to wear glasses or contacts while driving, invest in prescription sunglasses that allow you to see clearly and comfortably.

3. Window Tinting  

One of the easiest ways to keep sunlight from sneaking into your vehicle is to get the car windows professionally tinted. While visors can minimize sunshine through the windshield, window tinting can help keep the sun out from all sides of the car, without ever impairing your on-road visibility. In addition to relieving your eyes, tinting will enhance the comfort of your ride by reducing incoming heat from the sun and minimizing glare.

If you’re ready to keep your eyes on the road without having to fear the sun, turn to Bi-State Glass Coatings. Providing auto window tinting services throughout Granite City, IL, this team will upgrade your car to block out nearly 100% of UV rays and 66% of the sun’s heat. Using high-quality tint solutions, these professionals will also match the treatment to your car’s specific details, all while complying with Illinois window tinting laws. To learn more about these and other glass coating capabilities, visit this local business online. If you’d like to schedule a free consultation, call (618) 451-7346.