Visakhapatnam: Cheap sunglasses available on the roadside may seem tempting but ophthalmologists warn that they do more harm than good. Besides not offering optimum protection from UV rays, the imitation glasses put additional strain on the eyes, which again induces eye itching and other problems. Doctors advise that not wearing sunglasses is much better than opting for those cheap, tinted glasses.
Dr Srinivasa Rao asked people to go for branded ones that promise to block both UV-A and UV-B rays, which are more dangerous than UV-C rays. “It is important to wear sunglasses whenever you go out. But wearing the fake glasses actually backfires rather than doing any good to the wearer. They may al-so cause additional dryness and itching,” Dr Srinivasa Rao added.
Dr Seshu Babu sa-id, “Don’t fall into the trap of cheap sunglasses, which can harm your vision.”
