Sunlight can damage the retina and the lens of the eye, and we risk causing long term damage to our eyesight, developing conditions such as cataracts and possibly Age-related Macular Degeneration by remaining unprotected. The sun’s UV rays can be present in high enough levels to warrant protection throughout the year, in fact, some people find the glare of the sun more noticeable in winter, particularly when they are driving, as the sun is lower in the sky. Tinted lenses which incorporate a UV absorber can be made up to any prescription: distance, reading, bifocals or varifocals and coatings for sun protection lenses are available in a fantastic range of colours to compliment your frame or your natural colouring.