After reading this article, you will learn how to spot fake Ray Ban Sunglasses from that of original ones in few easy steps.

Imitation is the best form of flattery. And therefore, you will find a lot of fake and imitation Ray Ban sunglasses due to the iconic and legendary status they have achieved over the 80 years of its existence partly due to its popularity among celebrities and movie stars.

Ray Ban has gone to great lengths to make the imitation of Ray Ban Sunglasses really difficult by using unique patented technology markers on Ray Ban Aviators and Ray Ban Wayfarers. Below are the certain markers to find fake Ray Ban sunglasses from that of original ones.

Ray Ban Aviator Sunglasses Markers

1) Patented unique Ray Ban signature on the top right of the right lens of Ray Ban sunglasses

2) Patented unique Ray Ban signature printed in white color on right temple of the sunglasses

3) An impression of the letters ‘RAY BAN’ and the ‘SIZE’ of the sunglasses underneath the bridge solder

4) A translucent white patented RB letter engraved on the left lens of the sunglasses

5) Details of the sunglasses printed in white on the inside of left temple in the following order – Ray Ban model (RB3025),  model name (Aviator), model number (L0205) and the size of the sunglasses (58[]14).

Ray Ban Wayfarers Sunglasses Markers

1) Patented Ray Ban signature on the right lens of Ray Ban sunglasses

2) WAYFARER, Hand Made in Italy and CE mark printed in white on right temple of the sunglasses.

3) Translucent white patented RB letters engraved on left lens of the Sunglasses

4) Wayfarer model (RB2140), model number (901), size of the sunglasses (50[]22) and brightness/lens type (3N – 3 for high brightness & N for Normal Lens) printed in white on left temple of the sunglasses.

If you are looking to buy sunglasses this summer, there are a wide variety of Sunglasses at different price ranges are available offering different styles, shapes, colours and functionality. The price range of sunglasses available in India varies from Rs 400 for decent Sunglasses and going up to Rs 40,000 for high-end sunglasses.

Majority of Indian consumers are price sensitive and therefore look for cheap sunglasses and fall in the trap of buying sunglasses of shady make which neither offer a quality style nor protection from harmful UV rays of sunlight. As a result, the purpose of wearing sunglasses is defeated and your eyes are no longer protected from continuous exposure to harmful UV rays of sunlight.

Several studies have shown that prolonged exposure of eyes to the sunlight can lead to early age cataract formation and partial blindness and will need a surgical intervention to remove the cataract to restore the vision. Therefore, it is important that you choose sunglasses of good quality, which offers you complete protection from UV-A & UV-B rays of sunlight and helps maintain a good eye health.

Most eye health reports recommend the buyers to look out for CE mark (or UV-A, UV-B protection marks) that indicates 100% UV protection by sunglasses. Ideal choice of sunglasses that can be worn in an Indian summer are polarized sunglasses of any brand as they not only provide UV protection but also protect eyes from glare/reflections from building, roads, water etc.

Following brands are some of the Sunglasses brands (some offer polarized sunglasses as well) that offer 100% UV protection and available at reasonable prices in India for the protection and the style that they offer. Here are Sunglasses Prices in India

Ray Ban Sunglasses – Rs 3500 – Rs 8000

Killer Loop Sunglasses – Rs 2000 – Rs 3000

Vogue Sunglasses – Rs 4000 – Rs 6000

Polaroid Sunglasses – Rs 3000 – Rs 4000

Fast Track Sunglasses – Rs 700 – Rs 4000

IDEE Sunglasses – Rs 1800 – Rs 2000

Vintage Sunglasses – Rs 2000

Miami Blues – Rs 900 – Rs 2400

It is our recommendation that don’t buy cheap sunglasses unless you are 100% sure that they provide 100% UV protection to your eyes. In our experience all decent sunglasses that provide good UV protection are available in price range of Rs 700 or above. If you want to buy sunglasses for less than that, then do it at your own risk. You are fore warned.

At EyeVilla we offer both high and medium price range sunglasses that provides 100% UV protection but also makes a style statement when you wear it.

Eye Safety and Sunlight

Indians live in a tropical climate where they are exposed to a very harsh sunlight (http://www.who.int/ceh/publications/en/map19b.jpg) for longer times in a year compared to people in the temperate and sub-tropical climates of the world. Sunlight consists of harmful and invisible rays called UV radiation. Of three types of UV rays (UV A, B and C), UV A and UV B rays are harmful and cause short-term and long-term damage to your eyes while UV C does not pose a threat as they do not reach your eye (they are absorbed by the earth’s ozone layer). UV A and UV B rays are present in our living environment and can be from direct sunlight or from the reflection of water, glass windows, sand, walls, roads etc.

Short-term damage caused by UV Rays

If your eyes are exposed to the harmful rays of sunlight for shorter periods, you can experience Photokeratitis, a condition in which inflammation of cornea causes painful sensation, red eyes and profuse tearing of the eyes. Mercifully, this phenomenon is temporary and will wear-off in a day or two without causing permanent damage to the eyes.

Long-term damage caused by UV Rays

A large body of research studies suggests that long-term repeated exposure to the sunlight UV rays, even in smaller doses, can cause permanent damage to the eyes causing cataracts in the eyes and in some cases even damage the retina, the most important part of eye required for the vision. Most Indians are at high risk of long-term damage due to inadequate protection of the eyes from the continuous exposure to the harmful UV rays of sunlight.

Protection from UV Radiation

Given the damage the UV rays cause to the eye, it is important that we protect these precious and sensitive organs from harm in a sustained manner underscoring the importance of sunglasses. Sunglasses are the perfect accessories for you to protect your eyes from this damage as the special coating on the sunglasses effectively block the harmful UV A and UV B rays from entering into your eye. As a rule, use sunglasses whenever you are outdoors for working, sporting, driving or other activities to shield your eyes from sunlight.

Please follow these indicators when choosing Sunglasses that provide good protection. Sunglasses should

• Block 99-100% UV A and UV B rays from entering the eye
• Block a major portion (>50%) of the visible blue light (HEV radiation)
• Be free from distortions and imperfections
• Be light, hypo-allergenic and ergonomic for comfort
• Be wide/broad framed for protection of eye and its surrounding tissues

You can buy Sunglasses fitting above criteria on EyeVilla

Sunglasses Tints 

A prevalent assumption among people about sunglasses is – darker the lens, more the protection from UV rays. This is farther from the truth. Colour (or tint) of the lens has nothing do with protection; it is the coating of the lens that is important. But tint of the lens is also important, as sunglasses also need to suit your skin and hair colour that accentuates your appearance and make a style statement. Depending on your style, activities you participate in and surroundings you live in, you can choose from several different kinds of tints for your sunglasses. Below is a handy guide to choose the tints that suit you most.

Here at EyeVilla we have Sunglasses with varied tint colours – Green, Gray, Brown, Purple etc.

Polarized Sunglasses

The most common question that people encounter while buying sunglasses is, “should I buy polarized sunglasses or non-polarized sunglasses?”. Polarized sunglass lens are coated with a filter that counters the horizontal polarized light reflected by horizontal surfaces such as water or road, giving you a better image clarity, a comfortable viewing experience to the eyes and providing you better vision while driving or playing sports.

Polarized sunglasses have been popular for years with boaters and fishermen who needed to reduce the glare reflected from the surrounding water. But nowadays, with the discovery of benefits of polarized lens, people have started using polarized sunglasses for skiing, hiking, biking and other sports activities that required reducing the glare from reflected surface for better viewing comfort and clarity.

Despite its anti-glare properties, polarized sunglasses, however, don’t provide adequate UV ray protection by themselves and therefore need an additional layer of UV protection on the sunglasses.

EyeVilla offers Polarized Ray Ban Aviator Sunglasses, which provides both anti-glaring properties as well as protection of eyes from UV rays.