There is no more surprising find in this year's fashion sunglasses line up than that of protective eyewear. Sunglasses this year are taking into account the effect of the sun on vision, and your eyes, and offering protective sunblocking glasses within their fashion lines. Remarkable indeed!

The market this year is pricey, however many smaller designers, or let's say the lesser known designers, are selling their products at reasonable prices. This is quite possibly the trendiest of all the fashion statements to be made this year.

There is a vast array of styles this year, from kids styles, rimless, aviator, golf glasses, water sport sunglasses and goggles to motorcycle glasses. The selection is huge. Sleek and fashionable yes, but many of the styles this year take your eyes, and your eyesight, into account and offer protection from the blazing sun.

Never have sunglasses been a more sought after fashion item. As if time has stood still, you can have styles that will date you back in time. Don't take that as all the styles are old fashioned, far from that! Designers this year have gone past the mark and there is am ample variety of designer sunglasses available that anyone will find something to suit their needs. Since this year offers many styles with protective lenses, to help screen out the suns rays and protect your eyesight, you can shop with confidence that you will be protecting your eye health while taking on a fashionable point of view (no pun intended!).

Fitovers are popular this year. Much like the old "clip ons" from yesteryear, fitovers fit right over your every day prescription glasses.