Why sunglasses are crucial for everyday eye care

Being proactive about our eye health is crucial to help us ward off eye diseases and maintain our vision. And one of the best things we can do for our everyday eye care is also one of the simplest.

Wearing quality sunglasses will help protect your eyes now – and in the future. While many of us slip on a pair to avoid the sun’s glare while walking or driving, both non-prescription and prescription sunglass lenses may also help prevent the onset of several eye issues.

At Ian Donald Optometrist, we care about providing expert optometry and eye health services for every customer. To help you understand why sunglasses matter, here’s our guide to sunglasses for everyday eye care.

Sun-related eye issues

Just as the sun can prematurely age your skin, it can ‘burn’ and damage your eyes, which may lead to a number of eye health conditions.

The most common is cataracts, which results in cloudy areas in the lens inside the eye. Cataracts often lead to blurred vision, difficulty seeing in dim light and increased glare sensitivity. Excessive or long-term exposure to UV rays may lead to cataracts and, research suggests, perhaps also to glaucoma, a serious eye disease resulting in sight loss. While cataracts may be detected and treated early, glaucoma develops slowly with minimal symptoms until quite advanced… which is why regular eye examinations are a must.

Another potential issue is pterygium, also known as surfer’s eye. It’s a growth on the eyeball, and while it’s usually not serious, it can be painful.

Expertise for eye health

Ian Donald Optometrist has been looking after the Manly community for decades, and we love helping you keep your eyes in great shape.

Our team of optometrists and optical dispensers can provide you with prescription sunglasses and a range of frames from leading brands including Ray Ban, Tom Ford, Oakley and Maui Jim.

Or if you need an eye test or would like to discuss any of our specialist lenses, please contact us for an appointment.