7 Common Sun Myths for Holidaymakers

Travel is a wonderful experience, but after booking your flights and packing your bags, there is something that people overlook; the health of your eyes. It’s important to protect your eyes from harmful Ultraviolet (UV) ray.

Here are a few misconceptions when it comes to the health of your eyes.

Myth #1 – Any pair of Sunglasses Will Offer UV Protection

You may believe packing a pair of sunglasses will protect your eyes, but this isn’t always the case. Not all sunglasses provide UV protection.

Check to see if your sunglasses have the European Union CE mark to show the sunglasses offer UV protection.

Myth #2 – Dark Tinted Sunglasses Equals UV Protection

Many people believe darker tinted sunglasses equals better UV protection than lighter tinted sunglasses. That’s not necessarily so.

A pair of dark tinted sunglasses might not have any UV protection.

A darker tinted sunglasses will let through less light compared to a lighter tinted sunglasses, but this doesn’t equal…