Glastonbury Festival 2019 is almost here Its a time of fun sun sometimes and great music But its important to make sure youre keeping yourself protected while having a great time which is why weve pulled together the best ways you can protect your eyes and ears this festival season UV Protection It should come as second nature to put on a layer of sun cream before spending a day or five out in the sun enjoying your favourite music but often people forget about their eyes Eye care is not something we often consider when enjoying the sun but did you know our eyes are 10 times more sensitive to UV than our skin So keeping them protected with a pair of CE certified sunglasses is essential for our eye health An immediate issue caused by not protecting your eyes from the sun can be temporary vision loss and prolonged exposure to UV can cause even more severe problems with your eyes Macular degeneration cataracts and in severe cases cancer can all be caused by exposure to UV radiation The right pair of sunglasses not only act as the perfect festival accessory but they also play a vital role in protecting our eyes against UV radiation 80 of the suns harmful UV rays can penetrate cloud so even if this festival turns out to be a rainy one it is still important to wear your sunglasses Is it too loud The World Health Organisation states that long-term exposure to any noise above 85 decibels could cause permanent damage to our hearing With 85 decibels being about as loud as a vacuum cleaner Glastonbury definitely exceeds that limit However this doesnt mean we cant enjoy the festival there are ways in which you can keep your hearing protected while listening to all your favourite bands The official Glastonbury website recommends avoiding the PA stacks no matter how big or small while at the festival Being within close proximity to them will expose you to extreme noise levels As well as avoiding the speaker stacks you can also wear ear plugs Ear plugs are relatively inexpensive and help you to safely listen to music without losing clarity Ear plugs are reusable and work by reducing the volume of sound entering your ears They come in a variety of different colours too so you can find the perfect pair to match your festival outfits At Leightons we also offer specialised earplugs that are custom moulded to your ear These are designed to fit more comfortably and to be easier to clean and re-use If you go to music festivals and concerts regularly then this option might be worth considering Book with us today Do you feel you need a new pair of sunglasses or would like to purchase some ear plugs to protect your hearing Book an appointment online or call Leightons on 0800 40 20 20 if you would like more information