Millions of Brits put eye health at risk by wearing sunglasses based on looks

Millions of Brits are putting their eye health at risk by opting for style over protection (Image: SWNS) A poll, of 2,000 adults, found one in four (23%) are more likely to purchase a pair of sunglasses based on looks alone. While 19% admit they don't know how effective their shades are in protecting them from UV rays. Don't miss.

.. 'Handsome' William sparks fan frenzy by wearing striking £150 sunglasses [LATEST] Drivers face eye-watering fine for breaking little-known sunglasses rule [LATEST] And 37% are unaware sunglasses had different levels of UV protection, with 66% only caring that they match their outfit.

As well as this, only 18% wear sunglasses all year round, despite the risk of sun damage during any season. Giles Edmonds, clinical services director at Specsavers, which commissioned the research, said: “Long-term sun exposure can cause irreversible damage to your eyesight and can increase the risk of specific eye conditions such as cataracts or age-related macular degeneration, a common cause of blindness. function loadOvpScript(){let el=document.

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