As the region basks in a prolonged period of good weather, here at Alex Gage we’re alerting people to the danger that the sun’s rays pose to eye health.
Alex says: “The eyes are 10 times more sensitive to UV damage than our skin and there are a number of conditions associated with extended exposure to UV rays including cataracts, macular degeneration and some forms of eye cancer. Because up to 80 per cent of the eyes’ UV exposure happens before the age of 18, it’s particularly important to protect children’s eyes with a hat and wrap-around sunglasses or UV-blocking contact lenses when they are outside in the sun.”
Children's Eyecare
Woodseats
Crosspool
