[Richard Groves]

Had an eye test yesterday.
Been 2 years since my last but thankfully all good and no need for prescription for driving yet.
One thing the optician made me aware of though.
From photographing  my eyes he could see I had some damage from ultra violet light.
Not serious but greater than that for somebody my age (53).
This he put down to working outside and the job I do.
I'm just emphasising the importance of wearing sunglasses year round and its worthwile getting an eye test every couple of years.

[zesty]

Good advice,

I wear them almost all the time, except for dull days. Even light cloud they are on.

[Richard Groves]

I must admit to forgetting to on cloudy days but I'm going to be more attentive in future for sure. Same with eye tests. Prior to 2 years ago it must have been 20 years since I'd had one.

[colin bird]

Good advice,

I wear them almost all the time, except for dull days. Even light cloud they are on.

Same for me

[dustee]

Roy Orbison even wore them in doors 

[Don Kee]

Does anyone know if you have to declare wearing sunglasses to your public liability insurance provider?

[G Griffin]

Roy Orbison even wore them in doors 

But he drove all night.

The sun does a lot of damage. Roll on winter.

[Pete Thompson]

Wearing sunglasses can actually cause more damage to your eyes.

Why?

Because, the dimmer visible light on your eyes causes the pupils to dilate, just like walking into a darkened room does.

This allows more light to enter the eye. The problem is that most sunglasses only filter out visible light, not ultraviolet light. It’s the UV light that causes the damage.

The solution is to get sunglasses that filter both visible and UV light.

https://www.boots.com/advice-and-inspiration/opticians-advice-hub/uv-protection-myths-busters

[dazmond]

I always wear polarised sunglasses both for work and leisure.the ones i wear for work cost me around £50 but need replacing now as ive dropped them a few times(2 years old)and knocked the lenses out.ive got a pair of Oakleys that I've had for at least 8 years too.still as good as the day I bought them.i got them in a sale for £170.really good sunglasses!👍

Defo need an eye test myself...its 7 years since my last one and I've used  reading glasses for the last 3 years since I turned 48.

[Jay Le Huray]

I wear glasses, have done for over 20 years now but mine are reactor lights so they go dark the minute I step into daylight

[Ched]

I wear glasses, have done for over 20 years now but mine are reactor lights so they go dark the minute I step into daylight

Did you manage to find polarized photo chromatic prescription lenses?
Only ones I could find are Drivewear by Transisions. They are good but never go clear, even without sunlight they have a yellow/brown tint.

I found Asda to be good value for them as they charge an extra £50 for the Drivewear or regular photochromatic lenses.

[Jay Le Huray]

I wear glasses, have done for over 20 years now but mine are reactor lights so they go dark the minute I step into daylight

Did you manage to find polarized photo chromatic prescription lenses?
Only ones I could find are Drivewear by Transisions. They are good but never go clear, even without sunlight they have a yellow/brown tint.

I found Asda to be good value for them as they charge an extra £50 for the Drivewear or regular photochromatic lenses.

I normally go to spec savers and they always do a reasonable deal

[Ched]

I wear glasses, have done for over 20 years now but mine are reactor lights so they go dark the minute I step into daylight

Did you manage to find polarized photo chromatic prescription lenses?
Only ones I could find are Drivewear by Transisions. They are good but never go clear, even without sunlight they have a yellow/brown tint.

I found Asda to be good value for them as they charge an extra £50 for the Drivewear or regular photochromatic lenses.

I normally go to spec savers and they always do a reasonable deal

Just so you are aware Specsavers 'reactions' lenses are not polarizing!

[dustee]

Roy Orbison even wore them in doors 

But he drove all night.

Only if he wasn't
Sweet Dreaming Baby

[Smudger]

Don't forget - if your sunnies have a cord attached to them so they hang around your neck - this is a modification 

Darran

[DJW]

No, because they are strapped on.