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During mountaineering expeditions at high altitude incidents of snow blindness can be quite common. In medical terms the condition is known as photokeratitis. It’s a temporary but painful condition that occurs when exposure to ultraviolet rays creates inflammation on the surface of the eye resulting in blurred vision, watery eyes and other uncomfortable symptoms. It usually results when people don't realise how bright and sunny it is and they’re not wearing sunglasses. Because mountain air is c …

wp:image {"id":67893,"width":512,"height":248,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} /wp:image The 2in1 Sport model is a clever new magnetic concept from Eagle Eyes: a two lens system allowing for daytime protection in any weather & night-time vision enhancement. The two lenses are a base Night-Lite® yellow lens for low, dull & poor light and for driving at night, and a second top TriLenium® polarized dark amber sunglass lens for use in strong sun & bright light; this top l …

As the UK continues to experience sub-zero winter temperatures with regular warnings of ice and snow, motorists are being encouraged to pack essential items in their car. The UK Met Office, consulting the RAC, has suggested keeping these items in your car as part of a winter driving pack: wp:list Ice scraper and de-icerTorchIn-car phone chargerWarm clothes & blanketHi-Viz vest/jacketJump leadsEmpty fuel canFood & drinkShovelWarning TriangleSUNGLASSES /wp:list The RAC pointed out t …