Do you know what damage is caused to your eyes by UV rays

The UV risk that Brits miss
93% of Brits unaware of the irreversible damage UV rays can cause to their eyes...
Chat date: Monday 16th June
Chat time: 3.30pm

When it comes to staying safe in the sun, most of us know how to look after our skin. The thing we're not so hot on is protecting our eyes as only 7% of us realise the potential damage to them from UV rays.

Once the damage is done it can be irreversible and given that our eyes are exposed to high amounts of UV even on cloudy days, it's worrying that so few people are aware of the risks. According to eye care specialists Transitions Optical, children are especially vulnerable to the effects as their eyes receive three times more UV light than adults.

To offer advice and information on keeping your peepers and those of your family in tip top condition over the summer, we're hosting a live webchat with Rosie Gavzey from the Eyecare Trust and '10 Years Younger' presenter Nicky Hambleton-Jones.

Rosie will be offering up expert eye care advice and explaining what happens to our eyes when exposed to harmful UV rays. Nicky is going to be telling us what eye care options will look the best and will be giving us a sneaky peek of her 'Specs Appeal' guide for summer 2008.

So to make sure you and your family stay safe and look great this summer - log-on to our webchat and submit your questions to our special guests.

Rosie Gavzey from the Eyecare Trust and '10 Years Younger Presenter' Nicky Hambleton-Jones join us live online at http://www.webchats.tv/chats/Lifestyle/uvriskthatbritsmiss/ on Monday 16th June at 3.30pm to discuss eye care for the summer.

Click here to submit questions before the chat

For more information visit www.transitions.com