Posted on 18th May 2016
It is finally here. Yes the sun has been seen for more than one consecutive day and we’re being told to expect the hottest summer on record. A sign of this was my son arriving home with a sun safety leaflet from Cancer Research.
It was good advice; keep out of the sun during particularly hot spells, ensure the whole family is well covered up, with hats on at all times, and ensuring everyone applies high factor, high star rating, sunscreen. The only thing I noted wasn’t covered was the eyes. The image on the leaflet was of a mum with a hat and sunglasses but the children were only in hats, they had no eye protection. Yes, a hat will provide some cover but please parents, don’t forget about sunglasses.
Ultraviolet (UV) light is harmful to the eyes and continued exposure to UV light can lead to long-term damage. The damage caused by UV rays can start from a very young age, yet the damaging effects won’t be felt until after middle age. Now is the time to instill good habits. Think sun protection. Think sunglasses.
I know it can be a challenge. I have seen the long-term damage UV can have on the eyes, so advise that children wear sunglasses from a young age. We all know that children, especially babies and toddlers, sometimes they toss them aside and it turns into a game… That’s why the hat, sunglasses combination gives you the best chance of ensuring some protection remains at all times. There are some good character sunglasses available which should hopefully entice your little ones to wear theirs. That said not all sunglasses are created equal. Here are a few pointers to note before you buy sunglasses:
Cameron Optometry stocks a range of sunglasses for all ages. Please pop in anytime to browse.
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