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Children spend more time Outdoor
On average their annual UV exposure is 3 times higher than for adults.
Children’s Pupil are Larger
Means they let in more UV and Blue Violet Light
Their crystalline lens is more transparent
Means it is less effective at filtering out UV
Children are exposed to Light
Because of their lifestyle, Children are more exposed than adults to light.
Harmful effect of UV Light
Their eyes are not yet fully developed, so they are less protected from harmful effects of UV and Blue Light
UV LIGHT
Upto 80% of all UV exposure occurs before the age of 18. 70% of children do not wear Sunglasses.
Screens, Tablet and Smartphones
Screens emit harmful Blue Light. 46% of 5 to 8 year old use a computer at least once a week. Children spend an average time of 3 hours per day watching TV, playing on a Tablet or a Smartphone.
