How to identify fake sunglasses

How to avoid being cheated by buying sunglasses?

On several occasions the Spanish Federation of Associations of the Optical Sector (FEDAO) has warned of the high sale of fake glasses that are bought in Spain and that exceeds 50% of the total number of sunglasses. FEDAO warns of the damage caused by using these glasses that are not approved and do not meet any eye protection criteria.

There are some signs that should alert us when we buy sunglasses and one of them is the price. If you buy a pair of glasses for 20€ it is impossible to think that these are the best to protect you from UV rays. Another thing that we also perceive quickly can be the packaging in which they sell them, as it will surely be a blind case and does not include any kind of guarantee or certificate of authenticity.

But read on to find out in detail everything you should consider knowing if you are buying original or fake glasses.

Tricks to identify fake Eyewear

There are 3 signs that are key and very easy to identify when we buy sunglasses, and we want to know if they are fake glasses. Although a priori you may think that it is easier to buy fake glasses online than in physical stores, you are wrong. If you have any questions before buying at Vytria ask us and ask us for the photos you need, as we will provide you with all the certificates of originality.

Check the price

As we have just said, the first warning sign that pops up when we buy fake sunglasses should be the price. Since it happens to us every day that we look for the sunglasses we want to buy on Google and quickly see several results with different prices, but similar and in the middle usually appears one 100 € cheaper (or more). Beware!

When there is such a difference between a result and the rest it is that something happens and unfortunately you are not the smartest and the one who has searched the most to find that bargain, the problem is that those sunglasses are fake glasses. Be very careful because cheap is always expensive and even more so when it comes to health issues.

Quality of the materials

Another proof of the originality of a pair of glasses is the quality of the material. If you have a brand name glasses you will see the quality of the acetate, the weight, the finishes... everything has a certain quality that varies depending on the brand and the price of the glasses.

If you can touch the glasses before you buy them, you will quickly see the quality of these materials, especially at the finish of the temples and gears. And we recommend that you put them on and look at the sun, as there you will also check the quality of the lens.

Fake glasses always use cheap, poor-quality plastics that break easily, are uncomfortable, scratch and often end up causing skin irritation.

Details

Look at the details because it is true that many fakes are very successful and the material can look like, but the key is always in the details so we invite you if you do not appreciate them well in the photos on the web ask for more photos by WhatsApp or Instagram and we will send them to you without problem.

Logos

One of the details that usually give away that we are facing fake sunglasses is the logo that is usually blurred, misaligned or misspelled on many occasions. Remember that original sunglasses have the logo on the temple, one of the lenses and many of them also on the inside of the temple and they will always be well written, clear and consistent.

Engravings

Original sunglasses or eyeglass frames have different engravings, for example, the logo on the outside of the temple or more minuscule details such as plates or a screw.

You should also check the inside of the temples, since all the information about the glasses should be indicated on them: brand, model, measurements, etc. It depends a little on the firm, but there is information that all of them are obliged to comply with the EC regulations.

Packaging

Remember that the original glasses come in high quality packaging, protected in hard cases, some brands of sunglasses even provide them in velvet like Gucci glasses. They all include a chamois, as a minimum, and, of course, the manual with all the information about the glasses and cleaning instructions, for example.

They should also include the manufacturer's warranty and certificate of authenticity. Some suppliers, such as Luxottica, have modernized and you will probably only receive a QR code, but when you scan it, you will see all the information about the model and brand.

Fake sunglasses: check the lenses

The most important thing when buying sunglasses are their lenses, since they are what must be approved to ensure that they meet the minimum requirements of the European Union to take care of our eyes and maintain good visual health.

Absolutely all counterfeit sunglasses lack the CE certificate and do not protect our eyes from damage caused by ultraviolet rays. You might think that nothing happens because you do not wear them 24 hours a day, we assure you that in the long run counterfeit glasses end up causing irreversible damage to eyes and vision.

To check that you are buying original glasses, look for the UV400 protection certification that can come on a label inside the case or engraved on the lens, this varies depending on each brand. This is the international standard that ensures that these lenses block 100% of UVA and UVB rays.

Home tests

If you follow all the above signs and still have doubts about whether the glasses, you have checked are fake or original glasses there are tricks you can do at home.

One of them is the ultraviolet flashlight test which consists of placing a photochromic paper inside the lens and focusing with that flashlight on the lens from close. If the paper becomes very dark, almost black, it means that it does not filter UV rays, and the lens is of low quality.

Another recommendation is to try them for a while. If you notice a headache or eye pain or a little dizziness it means that those glasses do not meet the minimum eye protection standards either.

Risks of using fake glasses. What could happen to your eyes?

The biggest risk of wearing fake glasses is that they are not approved, so they do not protect your eyes from the damage caused by the sun's UV rays. Even if you think it's okay to wear them one day, we must tell you that you're wrong.

These are just some of the conditions that counterfeit sunglasses cause to the health of your eyes and eyesight: bubbles and/or corneal burns, increased myopia and astigmatism, photophobia or cataracts.

Lack of UV protection

We must be aware of how important it is to protect our eyes and our vision from UV radiation and do it from an early age to prevent it before it is too late to cure it. Just as we pay special attention to our skin, we should know that the damage that the sun can cause to our visual health is just as serious.

We know that fake glasses can end up being uncomfortable, breaking easily or irritating our skin, but the most serious thing is the lack of UV protection due to the lack of CE certified lenses.

Tips to shop online for original sunglasses and avoid fakes

Now that you know how to identify if you are facing fake glasses, we remind you that the most important thing is where to buy your next sunglasses and make sure they are a safe place and even ask for proof that they comply with European regulations. We leave you the link to the post we made on the regulations that must meet the sunglasses and so be sure that they are original and are approved.

Authorized shops

Returning to the example we gave before when talking about the price of glasses, we have all come across several websites where we can find that false bargain of glasses at ridiculous prices, but that allows them the luxury of putting the brand name even in the title of the product. We can't force you not to buy there, but we can make it clear to you the damage you are exposing yourself to.

For anyone who wants to avoid it and buy 100% original eyewear: vytria.com

We are an online store specializing in Eyewear and those behind us work people with more than 30 years of experience in the sector and with direct contact with all the brands of glasses that you can see in our catalog, that's why we can have so many models and at the best price. Again, we invite you to contact us to ask for the photos you need before making your purchase and be sure of the glasses you are going to receive.

Detect suspicious offers on the Internet and social networks

The price is the first sign that will tell you if you are buying fake glasses on the internet and our advice is to always compare by entering that website, since in Vytria subscribe to the newsletter you will get a discount, and the glasses will be cheaper than the marked price.

When you see a much lower price than the rest, make sure of the conditions of that website, check people's opinions, return policy, etc.

We also recommend you check the social networks of that online sunglasses store and write a private message to check how they respond to you or that there is no bot behind that profile, if you have comments and respond to them, organic content. Remember that in Vytria we have Instagram and Pinterest!

Our recommendation is that you check the reviews of other customers about that website, their shipping and return policy, make sure where they ship from (to avoid cost overruns) and if you have doubts try to contact them.

Original Eyewear and much more on Vytria.com

Remember that in Vytria.com we only sell original glasses and we can prove it at the moment you contact us with real photographs taken in situ at that moment. You can write to us by email, chat, to our social networks and to our WhatsApp number and we will gladly accompany you throughout the purchase process.