August 12th, 2007 by statuseyecare
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Some of the summer’s hottest styled chunky glares might be dangerous for women while driving, a survey has found.
The survey estimated that or one in eight women in Scotland drive with wide-armed sunglasses, ultra-dark or tinted lenses, popularised by the likes of Kylie Minogue, Paris Hilton and Victoria Beckham, which can limit peripheral vision.
The survey found that less than two in five women wore driving-specific sunglasses while nearly three in four did not wear sunglasses at all while driving in bright light.
Nearly one in four women had driven while wearing sunglasses with dirty lenses, while one in five had driven with scratched lenses.
The Eyecare Trust charity, which took part in the research, also warned against sunglasses with pink or blue lenses, which could distort vision. Instead they are asking women to choose neutral lens colours that provide true colour definition, such as grey or brown.
The charity also advised against the use of very dark lenses, which the survey said were used by one in ten of the women in Scotland who were polled.
Niki Bolton, a spokeswoman for insurer Sheilas’ Wheels, which commissioned the survey of 766 women in the UK, insisted that wearing insensible sunglasses was a safety hazard, which fashion-conscious women should realize when in control of a car.
“Wearing unsuitable sunglasses is just as dangerous as wearing none when driving in bright conditions,” the Scotsman quoted Bolton, as saying.
The Department for Transport (DfT) is however helpless as it cannot stop drivers from wearing a sunglass as long as it does not hamper their field of vision.
Source : Times Of News
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August 12th, 2007 by statuseyecare
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Would the idea of wearing sunglasses to school appeal to you? Probably not for parents and administrators but for eye specialists, it is a good idea. Some schools in Australia have made it mandatory to wear sunglasses in schools to protect young eyes from the sun’s dangerous ultraviolet rays. Education authorities say they are considering adopting the plan at all state schools in that country.
“Young eyes are particularly susceptible to glare and UV rays which can damage eyes. My daughter was brought up in the UAE and as a parent I did not encourage her to wear sunglasses or even a hat in her teens and she developed cancer in the eye, which had to be surgically removed. I insist that the rule at school is ‘No hat, no play,’” said Elizabeth Loadwick, Principal of Uptown School.
Dr K.R. Sathish, Ophthalmology Specialist at Welcare Hospital, says UV rays are the invisible light rays that are potentially hazardous to the human eyes.
“The common blinding conditions that are linked to UV are cataract and macular degeneration. The UAE is rich in sun and sand and direct as well as reflected UV rays are very strong here. Since the effects of UV rays could be cumulative in nature, its ideal for children to wear sunglasses even to school,” he said.
Awareness campaigns
The issue is not addressed seriously in schools or elsewhere, said Shilpa Radhakrishnan, a parent, who advocates the implementation of awareness campaigns in schools.
“If it is proven that the sun’s ultraviolet rays are dangerous to the kids then I definitely agree it should be mandatory for pupils to wear sunglasses,” she said while doubting it is that dangerous in the UAE.
“Students love the idea of wearing sunglasses to school but I don’t recommend it to the little ones, since it could lead to serious accidents,” said ninth grader, Amal Mohammad.
“I believe more students and parents should be made aware of the dangers of sun damage through campaigns initiated by the Ministry of Education,” she added.
Nasser Al Rahma, Director of Sport and Health Programmes Department at the Ministry of Education (MOE) said, “We only focus on physical activities, such issues falls under the responsibility of the Ministry of Health.”
Source: gulfnews.com
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August 12th, 2007 by statuseyecare
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Nicole Richie has helped set
what might be a dangerous trend.
WOMEN have been warned to stop wearing oversized sunglasses while driving, because of an increased risk of accidents.
A British study has revealed safety concerns surrounding women wearing fashionably large sunglasses in their cars, based on trends sparked by celebrities including Nicole Richie, Victoria Beckham and Paris Hilton.
Certain features of the sunglasses are alleged to limit visibility.
“Wide arms and dark lens tints may be the must-haves of the moment, but fashion-conscious women should put safety ahead of style when in control of a car,” Niki Bolton, a British car insurance spokeswoman, said.
“Too many women drivers are unaware of the dangers of wearing some of this summer’s hottest sunglasses styles while driving.”
Her comments were based on a major study in Britain, where more than 12million women drivers are believed to wear sunglasses.
Oversized sunglasses are popular among women in Australia. But a number of female drivers admitted they were in the dark about sunglasses posing a problem on the road.
Beth Matthews, 24, of Coogee, said yesterday she was unaware of the risks.
“I haven’t really thought of them affecting my driving, but maybe there’s something subconscious there - I often take them off and put my reading glasses on when I drive.”
“I just like big sunglasses; they make my nose look smaller. Because they cover up my face so much, it makes people think I’m a celebrity.”
Catherine Stratton-Jones, 41, of Alexandria said she preferred the large-frame thick-sided “Gucci-style” sunglasses while driving. “They are of the moment, but I do wonder sometimes whether they obscure my vision,” she said. “While I am aware of the risk, I love the style and I’m not willing to make a change.”
Leading Australian motoring organisations encourage people to wear sunglasses (particularly over summer) but they are yet to issue official guidelines regarding types of sunglasses.
Source: The Sun-Herald
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