THESE two sunglasses mistakes that people always make on holiday could prove dangerous for your vision, experts warn.
The sun is one of the biggest threats to your eyes and a lack of proper care could cause serious damage.
It’s particularly easy to burn your eyes when travelling because of their overexposure to UV light, Wanderlust reports.
Experts have warned holiday goers to take precautions to avoid symptoms such as redness, pain and even blurred vision.
These include not mistaking anti-glare lenses for sun protection.
Whilst polarised sunglasses are increasingly popular, they don’t necessarily provide higher levels of UV protection.
It’s advisable too to travel with eye drops such as TheraTears, to provide instant relief for dry, irritated eyes.
This is particularly useful when taking a long-haul flight, where the air lacks humidity because of the pressure-controlled cabin.
Sore eyes are often caused by a lack of moisture, exposure to sunlight, or disrupted sleep.
It’s also important to remember that UV exposure isn’t just limited to the beach, as sunlight reflecting off snow is just as dangerous, they added.
Snow blindness – red eyes, tearing, light sensitivity – tends to develop within 12 hours of sun exposure.
Though symptoms are usually temporary, experts warn it can cause long term damage so it’s vital to wear the right sunglasses.
One in four adults in the UK buy sunglasses based on style, according to a study by Specsavers.
Whilst 37 per cent aren’t aware that sunglasses have different levels of UV protection.
Experts have advised Brits to opt for wraparound glasses because they offer better coverage.
They added lenses should have the CE mark and have a value of UV 400 to ensure they provide full proof protection.
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