CHILDREN should wear sunglasses when outdoors to protect their vulnerable eyes from ultra violet (UV) radiation exposure from the sun, according to a formal Australian Medical Association statement.
AMA vice president Dr Tony Bartone said that all people should wear sunglasses when outdoors, even on overcast days.
"Your sunglasses should be more than a fashion statement -- they should meet UV protection standards," Bartone said.
So those childrens' sunnies will do more than just create cool kids.
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