UV Protection Campaign
Despite 60 per cent of Australian adults being concerned about ultraviolet (UV) damage to their eyes, nearly half fail to always wear sunglasses or UV protective lenses on sunny days.
Australians are encouraged to do 'whatever it takes' to protect their eyes from UV damage using protection as advised by their optometrist.
UV Radiation
Exposure to UV radiation adds up in the longer term. Accumulated UV exposure to your eyes can lead to-
Even short bursts of unprotected UV exposure can lead to pain, irritation and sensitivity to light.
Protecting your eyes from UV damage
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Stay out of the sun between 10am and 3pm;
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Make UV protection, including sunglasses or Transitions® lenses, part of your everyday routine;
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Ensure your eye protection meets Australian Standards;
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Wear a hat. This can reduce the amount of UV reaching your eyes by 40 per cent;
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Choose sunglasses with side protection and a bridge setting as close to your eyes as possible without touching your eyelashes;
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For sport, consider more durable, glare-reduction sunglasses or UV protective contact lenses.
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Transitions® lenses that automatically adjust to changing light conditions provide convenient UV and glare protection for prescription lens wearers.
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If you have an existing lens prescription, check that your sunglasses prescription is also current.
Order free UV Protection materials
Download UV Leaflet
Read the UV Protection campaign Media Release
UV Protection Campaign
Despite 60 per cent of Australian adults being concerned about ultraviolet (UV) damage to their eyes, nearly half fail to always wear sunglasses or UV protective lenses on sunny days.
Australians are encouraged to do 'whatever it takes' to protect their eyes from UV damage using protection as advised by their optometrist.
UV Radiation
Exposure to UV radiation adds up in the longer term. Accumulated UV exposure to your eyes can lead to-
Even short bursts of unprotected UV exposure can lead to pain, irritation and sensitivity to light.
Protecting your eyes from UV damage
-
Stay out of the sun between 10am and 3pm;
-
Make UV protection, including sunglasses or Transitions® lenses, part of your everyday routine;
-
Ensure your eye protection meets Australian Standards;
-
Wear a hat. This can reduce the amount of UV reaching your eyes by 40 per cent;
-
Choose sunglasses with side protection and a bridge setting as close to your eyes as possible without touching your eyelashes;
-
For sport, consider more durable, glare-reduction sunglasses or UV protective contact lenses.
-
Transitions® lenses that automatically adjust to changing light conditions provide convenient UV and glare protection for prescription lens wearers.
-
If you have an existing lens prescription, check that your sunglasses prescription is also current.
Order free UV Protection materials
Download UV Leaflet
Read the UV Protection campaign Media Release