Some brands of contact lenses include UV-blocking technology to protect your eyes – but they're not a substitute for a good pair of sunglasses. Acuvue contact lenses and some Biomedic lenses offer sun protection, to differing degrees.

Acuvue Oasys and Acuvue True Eye contain some of the highest levels of UV-blocking technology available on the market today. True Eye contact lenses can block 96% of UV-A and 100% of UV-B rays, whilst Acuvue Oasys shields your eyes from 95% of UV-A and 99% of UV-B rays. Speak to your optician if you're unsure as to whether or not your contact lenses offer UV protection.

You should always protect your eyes from the sun. Over-exposure to UV rays can lead to macular degeneration, cataracts, Pterygium and corneal sunburn. It's an added bonus if your contact lenses offer UV protection, but it's not recommended that you use them as your sole protection against the sun's harmful rays – it's always best to wear sunglasses. Studies have demonstrated that contact lenses can block areas of your eye from the sun that your sunglasses can't, and vice versa, so the best protection actually comes from the combination of UV lenses and sunglasses.

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