WHY WEAR SUNGLASSES?

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Ultraviolet (UV) light can penetrate the eye, by travelling through the hole at the front, known as the pupil (It's not as scary as it sounds!)

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The UV light can be harmful to the eye, especially for prolonged periods, or as an accumulation over years of exposure

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UV light has been linked to certain eye conditions, such as cataracts and macular degeneration.​

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It is important to note that we are exposed to natural UV light when outdoors, even on cloudy days, and also artificial UV light when using sunbeds

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Sunglasses are a fashion accessory and with a wide range of shapes, colours and materials available, every face has a pair

If you shop for sunglasses at your local optician you can get your prescription glazed into the lenses

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PROTECT YOUR EYES

THIS SUMMER

Sunglasses are worn by both people who require spectacles with prescription lenses to see, and those who already have perfectly good vision.

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Whilst many people may choose to wear sunglasses as a fashion accessory, they do have an important role in protecting our eyes and keeping them healthy

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