Everyone knows the drill: slip, slop, slap. However, it seems the devil is in the details, and it’s causing unnecessary damage to our skin.
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Australians are generally quite well-informed when it comes to sun protection. We wear hats, stay in the shade, use sunscreen and often favour fake tan over baking in the harsh sun. However, it can be easy to forget the smaller nuances of sunscreen application.
The eye experts at OPSM report that the biggest mistake we are all making is not applying sunscreen to our eyelids, as the eyelid region accounts for five per cent to 10 per cent of all skin cancers.
Although it may be a difficult place to coat with sunscreen, leaving this delicate area exposed to harmful UV rays can cause serious issues such as melanoma.
“Whilst the eyelid is designed to protect the eye, its skin is exceedingly thin and contains many fragile tissues that may be injured by UV light,” OPSM’s Peter Murphy told 10Daily.
How to protect your eyes this summer
- Wear sunscreen and apply to eyelids
- Wear sunglasses with a minimum Sunglass Standard category of 2
The best places to buy sunglasses in Australia
To help safeguard you from sun damage to your eyelids, we’ve rounded up some of the best places you can buy sunglasses in Australia.
1. The Iconic
Shop now at The Iconic
Stylish and sun-safe options are aplenty at The Iconic with dozens of reliable brands from the Cancer Council to Ray-Ban to Karen Walker on offer.
2. Myer
Shop now at Myer
Myer’s sleek range of sunnies is curated by Sunglass Hut and includes pairs by fashion powerhouses like Prada as well as homegrown brands like the Cancer Council (with many pairs being currently on sale).
3. Specsavers
Shop now at Specsavers
Needing prescription lenses doesn’t mean you can’t snag a stylish pair! Specsavers offers a wide range of protective yet chic sunglasses – and if you’re with a private health fund, some of the cost may be covered.
4. OPSM
Shop now at OPSM
Offering a wide range of designer sunglasses, OPSM is another great place to shop for prescription sunnies (and like Specsavers, your health fund might cover some of your costs).
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