Published: 29 July 2022 | Updated: 30 September 2026 | Author: Smart Vision Optometry. TL;DR Summary: Sunglasses should provide suitable UV protection and fit well; dark lenses or polarisation alone do not establish UV protection. Children also need appropriate sun protection. Choose labelled protective eyewear rather than toy glasses, and do not treat sunglasses as a way to prevent every eye disease.
Published: 1 July 2022 | Updated: 30 September 2026 | Author: Smart Vision Optometry. TL;DR Summary: Eye-injury prevention depends on the hazard and the activity. Use appropriate protective eyewear at work, during DIY and in relevant sports; ordinary glasses are not a universal substitute. Chemical splashes or an object embedded in the eye need emergency care.
Published: 19 April 2022 | Updated: 30 September 2026 | Author: Smart Vision Optometry. TL;DR Summary: Supporting vision involves assessment of the cause of any problem, appropriate treatment and suitable protection. Nutrition, sunglasses and protective eyewear have different roles; none is a universal method for restoring eyesight.
