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The Importance of Looking After Your Eyes

Looking after your eyes; why it’s so important

When it comes to our eyes, we can’t stress how important it is to look after them throughout your life.Some simple ways you can do this are by having checkups at the opticians at least every two years, maintaining a healthy balanced diet (with vitamins A, C and E) and taking regular screen breaks from laptops, phones etc.Sunglasses are also ideal for protecting your eyes, as well as looking good, during the warmer months when the sun is at its hottest.

Here are a few ways that sunglasses can benefit the health of your eyes…

Protection from UV Radiation

Exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun can cause damage to your eyes, including cataracts, macular degeneration, and other eye conditions.Sunglasses with UV protection can block these harmful rays and protect your eyes from long-term damage.

Reduced Glare

Bright sunlight can create glare, which can be uncomfortable and even dangerous. Sunglasses with polarised lenses can reduce the amount of glare that enters your eyes, making it easier and safer to see.

Comfort

Wearing sunglasses can reduce the strain on your eyes when you’re in bright sunlight or on a sunny day. This can help reduce eye fatigue and prevent headaches, especially if you spend a lot of time outdoors.

Protection from Debris & Dust

Sunglasses can also act as a barrier to keep debris and dust out of your eyes, which can be particularly important when you’re doing outdoor activities like biking, hiking, or skiing.

Blue Light

The sun also emits blue light, which can cause damage to the retina and contribute to the development of macular degeneration.

Heat

Prolonged exposure to sunlight can also cause your eyes to become dry, red, and irritated, which can lead to discomfort and vision problems.

What you need to know about ageing

As we get older, our eyes naturally worsen and you may start to notice this as you reach middle age (around your 40s.)

Deterioration can happen because:

Reduced pupil size: Our pupils become smaller and less responsive to changes in light.

Decreased tear production: Tear production can decrease, leading to dry eyes, which can cause discomfort and vision problems.

Changes in lens clarity: The lenses in our eyes can become less clear and less flexible which can lead to presbyopia (difficulty seeing close objects) and cataracts (clouding of the lens).

Changes in colour perception: Some people may experience a decrease in their ability to distinguish between colours.

Increased risk of eye conditions: We are at increased risk of developing certain eye conditions, such as age-related macular degeneration, glaucoma, and diabetic retinopathy.

Other factors: Conditions like diabetes, hypertension, and exposure to ultraviolet radiation can also contribute to age-related changes in the eyes.

When should you wear sunglasses?

You should wear sunglasses when you are exposed to bright sunlight or other sources of UV radiation. Some specific situations when you should wear sunglasses include:
  • During the day: Wear sunglasses when you go outside during the day, especially during peak hours of sunlight when UV radiation is strongest. This is particularly important if you will be spending time in direct sunlight for extended periods of time.
  • While driving: Wear sunglasses while driving to reduce glare and improve visibility.
  • During outdoor activities: Wear sunglasses while participating in outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, or skiing to protect your eyes from UV radiation, glare, and debris.
  • In high altitude or reflective environments: UV radiation is more intense at higher altitudes, and can also reflect off water, snow, or other reflective surfaces, so it is important to wear sunglasses in these environments as well.
If you have any questions about our products and how they can help with eyecare and ageing, we would be happy to help you decide which sunglasses would suit best