Eye health concerns

April 11, 2012

ONLY 58% of people are protecting their eyes with sunglasses whilst outdoors, according to a new survey conducted by America’s sports sunglasses retailer N3L Optical. The US nationwide survey found that whilst 85% of people feel eye protection is a major component of their overall good health, less than two thirds wear sunglasses consistently whilst outdoors. “Most people would never go out in the sun for an extended period of time without sunscreen," said N3L Optics’ Bobby Dean. "Your eyes need that same kind of UV protection to prevent serious damage,” he added.

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Eye health concerns

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