WINTER SPORTS EYEWEAR
EYE HEALTHCARE – WINTER SPORTS
Most Ski goggles cover the upper portion of the face for optimum protection (being made of non brittle materials e.g. nylon and rubber) and ensure a wide field of view (achieving up to 180° of peripheral vision). When choosing, insist on polycarbonate lenses offering 100% UVA, B and C protection, as well as ‘Anti-fogging’ protection, be it through air vents built into the frame, ‘double layered’ lenses or indeed ‘Anti fog’ coatings.
The lack of good eye protection causes a sunburn effect (photokeratitis) where the eyes become gritty, red and sore, or indeed longer term effects such as cataracts and pterygium. Your optician will advise you on the ideal solution before you go on holiday.
Noel McCrystal
BSc.(Hons.)MCOptom.Dip.Sc.V MASv.P