There are many types of sunglasses available in the market today. They come in every type and range, from fashionably chic to realistic and from practical to retro or groovy. Apart from looking fashionable, there are other benefits to wearing sunglasses. They are:

1. To protect your eyes from the sun rays. Large lenses should be used to cover up your eyes properly to ensure protection.

2. To reduce glare. You can use polarized sunglasses to reduce the amount of glare to make things clearer.

3. To avoid cataracts. Use a pair of sunglasses which have a high UV protection factor.

4. To disguise yourself. Hollywood stars are often found wearing sunglasses to disguise themselves from paparazzi.

5. To cover up if you had been crying. Dark lenses are a much better choice in this.

6. To match with your clothes. Sunglasses can be used as a fashion accessory to go with your clothes.

7. To protect eyes from wind. Like in some sports and driving motorbikes.

8. To offer complete protection in different kind of sports. Sunglasses which have impact-resistant lenses are used.

9. To emphasize on the looks. Shape of face can determine the shape of sunglasses that are best for you.

10. To generally look nice.