UKHSA warning for anyone who chooses sunglasses based on style

UKHSA warning for anyone who chooses sunglasses based on styleThe UK Health Security Agency shared the alert in a post on social media Share Article Share Article Facebook X LinkedIn Reddit Bluesky Email Copy Link Link copied Bookmark Add us as preferred source Comments By Amber O'Connor 15:08, Wed, May 27, 2026 Updated: 15:10, Wed, May 27, 2026 People have been warned they could harm their health (stock photo) (Image: Getty)Health officials have issued a warning to people who choose sunglasses based on style. The message comes as Britain basks in record-breaking temperatures, with the Met Office confirming a sweltering 35.1°C was recorded at Kew Gardens on Tuesday. window.scriptsToLoad.push({url:'https://live.primis.tech/live/liveView.php?s=118222&vp_content=plembed3a6btjknzwqh&cbuster=%%CACHEBUSTER%%&playerApiId=v118222',triggeredBy:'tcfLoaded',delay:1500,containerId:'ovp-primis',title:"Primis player",beforeLoad:()=>{window.top.addEventListener('primisPlayerInit',e=>{try{if(e.detail&&e.detail.playerApiId==="v118222"){if(window.document.getElementsByClassName('jwplayer')[0]){e.detail.float('disable')}}}catch(e){}})},}) With more sunny spells forecast, shoppers are being urged to check for UV protection before buying sunglasses. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has advised that this check should be carried out whenever purchasing a new pair, cautioning that not every style provides adequate protection against UV sun damage. Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT Get health news, advice and symptoms to watch out for and more Subscribe Invalid emailWe use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. Read our Privacy PolicyIn a recent post on X, UKHSA said: "Looking good shouldn’t come at the expense of your eye health. Some sunglasses are designed purely for style, so if you want real protection,...