Look After Your Eyes

All about your eyes

Your eyes should give you a lifetime's service, but sometimes their usefulness can be affected by conditions with which you were born or which you go on to develop. Your eyes can become diseased at any age, or sight problems can occur, especially as you grow older or due to other factors such as smoking or lifestyle.

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Top Eye Tips

Buying Sunglasses

Buy good quality, dark sunglasses - Sunlight can damage the retina and the lens of the eye. Children are more prone to sun damage to the eyes because their lenses are clearer.

What to look for:

  • CE Mark / British Standard
  • Close-fitting large lenses
  • l00 percent UV protection
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