Do you wear shades?

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I wear shades even when it's overcast, because it helps me avoid sensory overload. Sadly, others have pointed out that it looks silly.
What about you? Do you wear shades? On what occasion?

I don't really like wearing sunglasses that much, so I don't really wear them too much; however, I do really like wearing hats (even inside etc.). It helps to keep down the glare, and also makes me feel enclosed and safe.

All the time. I don't even care what other people think, if it's hurting my eyes I'll wear sunglasses.

Though I noticed over the years my eyes seemed to adapt to the sensitivity more and more.

Either way I wear these everywhere and I feel fabulous af.

Most of the time outdoors and in brightly lit stores.

Oh my god...I hate sunlight

I have reactive lenses for my glasses...I can't handle the brightness..even the pavement looks bright to me...my eyes start streaming and my head hurts.

Glasses help.

I live on the surface of the sun so I have to, it's so bright here!

I wear them as little as possible, i don't want to risk becoming dependent on them.
I do always wear them while driving (either regulars or those yellow-tinted "nightvision" ones, depending on the time).

I have prescription sunglasses and wear them most of the time I go outside because bright lights give me headaches and make my eyes water. I also wear them in stores with bright lights, especially florescent lighting. I sometimes even wear them at night, I've been called a "douche" a few times because of it.

If I'm indoors wearing my regular (non-sun) glasses, I'll take them off if I start to feel overloaded. Having blurred vision and not being able to see detail calms me down. My parents nag me that I should wear my glasses more often, but seeing detail stresses me out most of the time, especially in new environments. So I only wear them when I need to do something that requires being able to see detail, things like cleaning or driving.

Sunglasses are one of the highlights of spring/summer and warmer weather for me; I love aviators and somehow wearing them slightly reduces my anxiety when outside.

I wear a hat and sunglasses outside when ever the sun is up regardless of weather or in brightly lit stores. I've been asked about it inside of a store and I just tell them that I am sensitive to fluorescents.

I've always needed sunglasses, and always just thought I had sensitive eyes because sunny days to me feel like I'm outside while the sun is going nova or I'm going outside just as the city is getting nuked. I would get the darkest tint I could find, and got razzed about it because a couple of the styles I had unintentionally made me look like either a cyborg or the aliens from an 80s sci fi show, but it makes more sense that it's a sensory issue because indoor lighting is sometimes uncomfortable for me as well.

I've needed shades on when it's overcast as well as clear and sunny, and in fact one of the frustrating things for me about it has been not being able to find prescription sunglasses or a clip on for my glasses that is as dark as what's available off the shelf. Years ago I had a couple of pairs of wrap around shades that were worn over regular glasses, but those made me look like a bigger geek than I already am- unintentionally looking like either the Terminator, Robocop, or a Visitor (alien from the 80s series "V")

Seriously though, at my last eye exam I saw that they had really nice "wear over" sunglasses that look to be a big improvement over the wrap around shades I had a long time ago, so I'm considering those when I can afford it- the tint looks like something that would work for me, better than the clip-on I currently use.

One thing with prescription glasses that worked for me were Transition lenses- special coating that self tints in the sun, but were too expensive for my current prescription.

I wear them outdoors whether it's sunny or overcast. Also, when driving. I also wear them indoors at home when I need them, which is usually when I'm trying to focus on the TV or laptop but can also be when I'm feeling overwhelmed and seem more sensitive to everything as a result.

I don't wear them indoors in public, but anywhere else I'm happy to.

When I discovered that I was autistic, before my diagnosis, I started wearing them. Until then, I hadn't realised that my light sensitivity was different to anyone else's, and hadn't even realised that it was the reason for so many of my struggles. Once I tried them out whilst watching TV and using my computer, I discovered what I'd been missing and how much easier they made things.

They've made it easier to do my work, without my head feeling frazzled. I can now watch multiple TV episodes back-to-back, where I used to have to stop after one. Driving is easier. Just going out for walks is easier.

I wouldn't have worn them outdoors on overcast days before my diagnosis, just because I know it looks a bit weird. Now, I'm happy to because I have my diagnosis and it's given me the confidence to do what I need to do regardless of the reaction of others. The same with all of the accommodations I now allow myself. They make me stand out, but I know that I have a genuine reason for them and I'm not just being odd.

I had laser eye surgery 5 years ago. My prescription wasn't terrible, but I struggled a lot with my vision and I paid a fortune to get it fixed. It was fantastic, but I quickly discovered that it didn't stop all of my issues with focusing, even though I could see so much more clearly. After realising I was autistic, I realised why the laser eye surgery hadn't quite been the miracle cure I'd dreamed of. My sight's actually deteriorated again since, and I may just tip over the line into needing glasses again this year. If I do, I'm making a point of getting prescription glasses with a tint.

I wear my prescription shades when it is overcast or not. Sometimes, I even leave them on in stores. Eyes can get sunburned (scary but true).

I had a pair of prescription Ray Bans, but I lost them… I would wear them all the time, except indoors out of respect for others. I would drive with them at night on dark two lane roads when oncoming traffic would blind me (new cars have bright lights).

Before my diagnosis I struggled on without wearing them because people do say that it looks silly. Since my diagnosis I wear them whenever I feel the need, and to heck with what anyone else thinks about it.

I wear them every day, whether the sun's out or not. Overcast days seem just as bright to me, besides which they form a sort of shield from other people and the dreaded eye contact.