ESA president Rod Lane calls for sunglasses to be allowed in schools

The President of the European Sunglass Association Rod Lane has called on the Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF) to develop a national policy to make the use of sunglasses compulsory in schools.

Responding to reports that in some cases UK schools have banned sunglasses from being worn anywhere on their premises, even in playgrounds, Lane commented: 'Before a child turns 18, they will have absorbed half of the UV rays that they'll absorb in their lifetime, which is why children's eyes are even more susceptible to sun damage. Children should be allowed to wear sunglasses in school to preserve the health of the nation's eyes.'