Polaroid Sunglasses

Is Florida on you calendar? Antigua? Australia? Mexico? Or are you off to sunny spot at the seaside for a bit of winter walking? Wherever you’re headed, don’t forget to pack a pair of sunglasses – or, if you plan on wearing your prescription glasses, our new range of suncovers could be exactly what you need. Not only will they protect your eyes from dangerous ultraviolet rays, they’ll give you the style and comfort you need whether you’re sitting on a beach, driving or just getting out and about. For people who switch between contacts and prescription glasses, a pair of Polaroid Suncovers will ensure you never have to squint because you’ve decided to wear your glasses.

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Buy fabulous Polaroid polarized sunglasses in our end of season sale, 20% discount on selected styles

We’ve written before about protecting children’s eyes from the damaging effects of UV rays. Their pupils are more vulnerable because the cornea, lens and fluids are clearer and allow more light to enter the retina. Parents need to ensure kids’ sunglasses have the European Standard CE mark or the British Standard BSEN 1836:2005. To help spread the message, Linda Willet and Winnie Turner from Polaroid’s manufacturing site in the Vale of Leven visited a local nursery. The children learned some valuable lessons about how to protect their eyes. (more…)

Here at Polaroid sunglasses, we’re always looking for products and ideas our customers will appreciate and enjoy. After all, with the right eyewear, a trip to the beach, a car journey and a day at the races is even more fun. Sometimes we talk about fashion, other times its sports or even UV protection. But today, we’d like to share something a little different. Today, we’re inviting you to get involved with The Prostate Cancer Charity, a charity that promotes awareness, offers support and encourages research into a cancer that kills one man every hour. (more…)

Go to any park in spring or summer, and you’ll witness what’s become a great British tradition: slathering young children with sun cream. We’re very aware of the impact UV light can have on unprotected skin – and the link between over exposure to the sun and skin cancer. UV light can also damage eyes and cause discomfort. For children, these concerns are even more important. Young eyes are more vulnerable to light because the cornea, lens and fluids are clearer and allow more light to enter the retina. According to the Eyecare Trust  a Charity dedicated to raising awareness of eye health across the UK, up to 70% more UV light reaches the retina than would reach an adult eye. And, 80% of a lifetime’s UV is absorbed before a child hits his or her 18^th birthday. (more…)

UV is short for ultraviolet. Ultraviolet radiation is found in sunlight and is also produced by welding machines, tanning beds and lasers. While a welder shouldn’t be without safety goggles, just being outdoors has its own UV risks.

There’s plenty of evidence that exposure to UV from the sun can have both long and short term effects on the eye, and on your vision. (more…)

These days most moisturisers come with an SPF of 15. And, most of us won’t let our kids leave the house without slathering them with factor 20 cream. When we go on holiday, sun cream is the first thing we pack. The risk of skin cancer seems to be a topic we’re all very aware of. And rightly so. Skin cancer is common, often spreads quickly and, unfortunately, can be lethal. (more…)