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Many people believe that winter sunglasses are completely unnecessary. As we prepare for a new season, we typically get our wardrobe ready for the change in weather. Very often we associate sunglasses with a sunny beach in the heat of summer. In fact, many of us think it is weird to wear sunglasses in winter. However, this is a complete misconception because your eyes are still vulnerable to damage from UV rays. Regardless of the time of year, sunglasses are still absolutely essential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Protect your eyes from UV rays<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019re probably already aware that ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun can result in damage to the skin. Overexposure to UV rays can also put your eyes at risk of several health conditions<\/span><\/strong><\/a>. Did you know that during the winter months, the sun is lower in the sky and therefore UV rays are more prominent? Well, it\u2019s true. UV protection<\/span><\/strong><\/a> is still just as important (if not more so) in winter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All of our sunglasses options<\/span><\/strong><\/a> provide reliable 100% UV protection and will help keep your eyes safe. We have the choice of either dark, gradient, or polarised tints. There is also the option of Transitions\u00ae lenses<\/span><\/strong><\/a> which seamlessly adapt to the light around you. Different sunglasses are suited to particular activities, so depending on what you use them for most, you can decide what works best for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To discover more about the importance of UV protection, watch our Ask the Optician video below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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