Vulnerable groups to ultraviolet radiation
The effect of the sun on our lives is crucial, both for our body and for our mood. Especially in a climate like ours, the attention from the sun should always be greater. Solar radiation is divided into ultraviolet, visible, and infrared.
The harmful effects of the sun are mainly due to ultraviolet radiation, so always keep in mind that the hours with the highest ultraviolet radiation are between 10am-4pm.
During spring but even more so in summer, ultraviolet radiation during the morning hours is twice as high as during peak hours.
- UVC which is absorbed by the stratosphere and atmosphere.
- UVB which is most intense between 10am-2pm.
- UVA which is associated with aging and biological tissue damage and can penetrate deep into the eyes and skin.
But who are the groups vulnerable to ultraviolet radiation?
- Children, because they have a larger pupil diameter and a clearer lens.
- Those who have had refractive surgery.
- Those who have cataracts or are planning to have cataracts.
- Those who have glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, aniridia, albinism, retinitis pigmentosa, akathisia and photophobia.
Don’t forget to get sunglasses for your child!
Never forget to take sunglasses with you for your children when you go to the beach! It is certainly difficult to convince our children to wear them for as many hours as they will be exposed to the sun, especially the younger ones, but we should try hard to succeed since they are very important for protecting their eyes.
There are many beautiful and unique sunglasses for children so try to find a pair that they will like, so you will improve the likelihood that they will wear them on their own every time they go out in the sun.
If you are having trouble choosing the ideal glasses for your children, come to a Nikolaidis store and our staff will be happy to help you find durable sunglasses that are especially for children with elegant shapes and many fun colors.
Don’t forget that until the end of July you can get the sunglasses and frames you have been dreaming of with a discount of up to 50%!
We are at your disposal to serve you regarding urgent issues regarding lenses or any other of our products by calling us at the following numbers:
☎ 96700800
☎ 70001222
