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Summer comes and you reach for sunscreen to protect your skin, remember to protect your eyes from harmful UV rays, as well. Did you know that too much UV light can be harmful to the health of your eyes? The summer in Australia is tough to match. As you know we all prefer to spend time outside during the summer. Because of the warm weather, clean beaches, and outdoor lifestyle, we spend much time soaking up rays and enjoying the sun. Here are some pointers to keep your eyes healthy during summer.

Wear Sunglasses with Ultraviolet Protection

The simplest way to protect your eyes from harmful UV radiation is to always wear sunglasses when you go outside. They are used not only as a fashion accessory but also as the most effective form of UV protection. A good pair of sunglasses can block 100% UV rays while also filtering up to 90% visible light. When it comes to sunglasses, the Australian Cancer Council recommends wearing close-fitting, wraparound style sunglasses.

Prescription Sunglasses

Prescription sunglasses can be used by those who currently use spectacles. If you can't locate a pair of prescription sunglasses that match your face, budget, or personal fashion sense, use contact lenses behind your ordinary sunglasses. AusSpecs is a leading seller of prescription sunglasses, while almost every pair of eyeglasses listed on the AusSpecs website can be converted into sunglasses as required. In addition, we sell photochromic optical lenses, graduated tinted lenses, and normal sunglasses tinting.

Contact Lenses and Goggles

During the summer, we love playing water sports. Contact lenses are the best option if you want to be able to see under the water. The water in the pool or the ocean contains a lot of chlorine, which can irritate your eyes. Your eyes would be protected from contaminated water by wearing contact lenses and protective goggles.

Wear a Hat

Sunglasses may not provide complete eye protection since they have gaps all around them that expose your eyes to harmful UV radiation. Wearing a wide hat may give extra protection while also protecting you against a kind of skin cancer that affects both the lower eyelid and the corners of your eyes.

Lens Quality and Coating

It is highly recommended to buy high-quality lenses; low-cost lenses have so much light distortion that they can give users headaches. The important thing is to use lenses that do not distort the light. Ensure that your prescription glasses have a scratch-resistant UV coating of high quality. Scratches on lenses cause glare, which increases the amount of distorted light entering the eyes.

Importance of Eye care in summer

Repeated exposure to UV radiation can cause both short-term and long-term problems in our eyes, as well as permanent eye damage. Overexposure to UV light has also been linked to a variety of long-term eye problems.

Most of us realize the necessity of eye care after it is too late. When it comes to protecting eyes from the UV rays, starting early is essential. Children's ocular lenses are not as developed as adults, making their eyes more vulnerable to UV light. Instill the habit of wearing sunscreen and sunglasses in them from a young age. Another interesting fact that many people are unaware of is that UV exposure of eyes is highest between 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. and between 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. When the sun is lower in the sky, making these the most important times to wear sunglasses to protect against UV and reduce the glare.

The good news is that the advanced eyeglass technologies today can provide better protection than ever before. This included polarized sunglasses for reduced glare and visual discomfort, as well as the convenience of prescription sunglasses.