Australian Standard Sunglasses

[bebofpenge]

Following cataract surgery I have been told that it is essential that I wear AS 1067:2003 category 3 or 4 sunglasses. Not a single listing at present on eBay mentions if they are compliant with AS 1067:2003, let alone the category where they belong. Australian Standard compliance is a great selling point so I must assume that none of them is Australian Standard compliant and instead pay inflated prices at a pharmacy.

[bebofpenge]

I have tried the two nearest pharmacies.  One only had sunglasses without any AS rating and the other had only category 2 (Fashion Spectacles).

[willynfantasticals]

Have you tried an actual spectacle shop?  They may be a bit dearer but you really can't mess about with your eyes.

[bebofpenge]

Thanks for the suggestion.  The Vision Australia website led me to the Cancer Council.  They have their own recommended sunglasses which are marketed by Target at very reasonable prices.

[willynfantasticals]

Well done.  You will probably find that you really need sunnies now you have lens implants.  For me, I find that I now am more affected by glare than I ever was.  I do get some funny looks when it's either dull or overcast and I have sunnies on.  But I need them!  😄