Tag: UV Protection
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Will Somebody Think of the Children!?
With all this lovely sunshine lately there has been fresh concern in the press recently about parents neglecting to protect their children’s eyesight from harmful UV Rays. As many as three out of four parents are guilty of such disregard towards their children’s own health. A poll of 2,000 people for the College of Optometrists…
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9 Great Tips for Protecting your Eyes from the Sun this Summer
As you rub sunscreen on to protect your skin this summer, don’t forget to protect your eyes as well. Summertime means more time spent outdoors, and studies show that exposure to bright sunlight may increase the risk of developing cataracts, age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and growths on the eye, including cancer. For more on this,…
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Public Ignorance to UV damage
We are becoming more conscious than ever of the damaging effects of the sun on our skin; excessive UV radiation can be life threatening, this is the leading cause of skin cancer, however a new survey has shown that only 7 per cent of the UK population are aware that Ultra Violet Rays can damage…