{"id":65,"date":"2026-06-24T14:59:17","date_gmt":"2026-06-24T13:59:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mceyecare.co.uk\/blog\/?p=65"},"modified":"2026-06-24T15:01:44","modified_gmt":"2026-06-24T14:01:44","slug":"sun-tan-lotion-for-your-eyes-why-sunglasses-arent-just-a-summer-thing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mceyecare.co.uk\/blog\/sun-tan-lotion-for-your-eyes-why-sunglasses-arent-just-a-summer-thing\/","title":{"rendered":"Sun Tan Lotion for Your Eyes: Why Sunglasses Aren\u2019t Just a Summer Thing"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Quick question:\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">how often do you reach for your sunglasses once the clocks go back? If\u00a0you\u2019re\u00a0anything like most of us up here, the answer is \u201cnever,\u201d yet a low winter sun, glare off a wet road, or brightness bouncing off frost and snow can be just as hard on your eyes as a summer\u2019s day.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Here\u2019s\u00a0the thing we want every one of our customers to know: sunglasses\u00a0aren\u2019t\u00a0a fashion accessory for\u00a0July,\u00a0they\u2019re\u00a0protection your eyes need all year round. Think of them as\u00a0sun tan\u00a0lotion for your eyes, something\u00a0you\u2019d\u00a0never skip on a beach holiday, but that matters just as much on a bright, low-sun day at home. UV\u00a0doesn\u2019t\u00a0take the cold months off here in the northeast either, and your eyes are just as exposed in February as they are in August, sometimes more, thanks to glare bouncing off wet roads, frost, and even snow.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Why UV protection matters more than\u00a0you\u2019d\u00a0think<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Over time, unprotected exposure to UV light can contribute to issues like cataracts and other long-term eye damage.\u00a0It\u2019s\u00a0invisible,\u00a0it\u2019s\u00a0cumulative, and\u00a0it\u2019s\u00a0completely preventable with the right pair of glasses.\u00a0That\u2019s\u00a0the bit that gets missed: sunglasses\u00a0aren\u2019t\u00a0just about comfort\u00a0or squinting less,\u00a0they\u2019re\u00a0a genuine piece of healthcare kit for your eyes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">And the good news? Protecting your eyes has never looked this good.<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Our Summer Sunglasses Event<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">To celebrate exactly that,\u00a0we\u2019re\u00a0hosting a Summer Sunglasses Event right on the water, with\u00a0Pimms, canap\u00e9s, and the largest and most exclusive collection of sunglasses in Moray, all in one relaxed afternoon by the marina.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">We\u2019ll\u00a0be\u00a0showcasing\u00a0two brilliant British collections, one with proud Scottish roots, one classically English:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Danielle Rattray, <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">a Scottish collection with real personality, designed with the kind of flair that turns sunglasses into a statement rather than an afterthought.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Booth &amp; Bruce, <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">an English collection bringing timeless, classic styling for anyone who wants something a little more understated.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Whether\u00a0you\u2019re\u00a0after bold and distinctive or refined and effortless,\u00a0we\u2019ve\u00a0got both ends of the spectrum covered, and everything in between.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">For the gents and the ladies<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">This event is for everyone. Whether\u00a0you\u2019re\u00a0after a new everyday pair, holiday sunglasses, or prescription sunglasses, our experienced eyewear stylists will be on hand to help you find the perfect fit,\u00a0shape\u00a0and style, with every frame available in prescription or non-prescription lenses.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Exclusive event offers<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">\ud83d\udd76 \u00a350 towards prescription sunglasses<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">\ud83d\udd76 \u00a320 towards non-prescription sunglasses<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">The details<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">\ud83d\udccd McClintock\u2019s Optical Styling Boutique, Marina Quay, Lossiemouth<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">\ud83d\uddd3 Wednesday 8th July<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u23f0 Drop in any time between 10am and 6pm, no appointment necessary<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Come and see us<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Bring a friend, grab a glass of\u00a0Pimms, enjoy a few canap\u00e9s, and take your time browsing in a relaxed, no-pressure atmosphere.\u00a0It\u2019s\u00a0the perfect chance to get summer ready while protecting your eyes properly, looking fantastic and doing your eyes a genuine favour, whatever the season.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">We\u2019d\u00a0love to see you there.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-66 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mceyecare.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/mceyecare.jpg\" alt=\"mceyecare\" width=\"504\" height=\"901\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mceyecare.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/mceyecare.jpg 504w, https:\/\/www.mceyecare.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/mceyecare-168x300.jpg 168w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 504px) 100vw, 504px\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Quick question:\u00a0how often do you reach for your sunglasses once the clocks go back? If\u00a0you\u2019re\u00a0anything like most of us up here, the answer is \u201cnever,\u201d yet a low winter sun, glare off a wet road, or brightness bouncing off frost and snow can be just as hard on your eyes as a summer\u2019s day. Here\u2019s\u00a0the &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mceyecare.co.uk\/blog\/sun-tan-lotion-for-your-eyes-why-sunglasses-arent-just-a-summer-thing\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Sun Tan Lotion for Your Eyes: Why Sunglasses Aren\u2019t Just a Summer Thing<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":66,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-65","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-blog"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mceyecare.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/65","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mceyecare.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mceyecare.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mceyecare.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mceyecare.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=65"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/www.mceyecare.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/65\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":70,"href":"https:\/\/www.mceyecare.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/65\/revisions\/70"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mceyecare.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/66"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mceyecare.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=65"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mceyecare.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=65"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mceyecare.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=65"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}