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Most people underestimate how much light a pair of sunglasses blocks out. A typical dark pair removes around 80% to 90% of the visible light reaching the eye.

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  • 01Most people underestimate how much light a pair of sunglasses blocks out.
  • 02A typical dark pair removes around 80% to 90% of the visible light reaching the eye.
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