The sun may well be hidden behind clouds but during Winter, UV rays come not only from direct sunlight, but are also reflected by snow, ice and even rain on the roads.
It is vitally important to protect our eyes, because the eye lens, unlike the skin, doesn't re grow or repair itself.
By neglecting to protect our eyes from the glare in winter we are putting ourselves at risk.
The damage caused by the sun can lead to sunburn, eye disorders and cataracts.
Sunburnt eyes are not usually dangerous but they are itchy, sore and generally unpleasant.
The only way to keep our eyes well protected is to wear a pair of 100% UV blocking sunglasses.
Although most people tend to wear sunglasses during the summer months only, sunglasses are just as important in Winter.
UV blocking sunglasses are available for purchase in many different styles to suit your liking, including wraparounds.
Wraparound glasses are an excellent way to ensure complete protection of the eyes.
Not only do they give you unlimited vision, but the frame is built to cover all areas of vision, which means it is impossible for the glare of the sun to reach your eyes.
Contact lenses with built in UV protection are also available for purchase.
Wearing sunglasses which do not have UV protection can actually be more dangerous than wearing none at all.
This is because the pupils of the eye dilate, as they are in darkness, which makes the retina and lens of the eye more vulnerable to UV rays.
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