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Norville Opticians issues warning about the danger of the sunlight to childrens' eyes A leading firm of opticians has warned parents about the dangers of strong sunlight to children’s unprotected eyes. Norville Opticians which has practices across South Gloucestershire and Gloucestershire, issued the warning as it is obvious that we are actually having weather that resembles a summer. Norville Opticians Managing Director Adrian Street said: “When the sun is out many parents have become used to applying sun screen to their children but forget about the danger from the sun’s radiation to their children’s eyes. It is probably because you can’t see it or the damage it causes but it is a fact that young eyes can receive up to 70% more UV than adults’ eyes and are far more susceptible. “ He continued by explaining that Ultra Violet (UV) radiation which causes sunburn and is linked with skin cancer is also linked with damage to eyes. Studies have shown that exposure to UV can cause considerable discomfort and over the long term can damage the central part of the retina and contribute to the development of cataracts and age-related macular degeneration. Children’s eyes are more vulnerable to this radiation because they still have clear corneas, lenses and fluids thereby allowing more radiation to enter and pass through to the retina. According to the Eyecare Trust, by the time a child is 18 years old they could have absorbed as much as 80% of a lifetime’s exposure to UV. He added that ordinary sunglasses with darkened lenses and which do not have UV protection are probably more dangerous than nothing at all. He said: “All they do is cause the pupils to become larger so that even more UV light enters the eye. Then there are the children who are already wearing spectacles. Ideally they should be wearing prescription sunglasses. Parents need to look for the European Standard CE mark or the British BSEN1836:2005 if they are to remain safe. We have a large stock of suitable glasses in a wide variety of shapes and sizes and can ensure that they are fitted to provide maximum protection. “ Did you know that you can contribute stories, articles, photographs, pictures, drawings, and poetry to this website? Send us an email for more information. We'd love to hear from you! |
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