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Opticians warn about non-optical stores selling sunglasses, threatening vision safety
3 sourcesFirst reported 21 days agoUpdated 20 days ago
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- Opticians have raised concerns about the sale of sunglasses in non-optical stores, stating it poses a risk to eye health.
- Recent health ministerial decisions allow the sale of sunglasses without the presence of qualified optometrists, which has prompted intense backlash from the optical community.
- Professionals warn that purchasing sunglasses without proper guidance could lead to the selection of inappropriate lenses, potentially harming users’ vision.
- The Panhellenic Association of Opticians and Optometrists is calling for the withdrawal of these recent health policies to ensure public safety.
- The issue has sparked discussions about the responsibilities of retailers in providing eye health products.
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All coverage
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Κινδύνους όρασης φέρνουν τα γυαλιά ηλίου εκτός οπτικών καταστημάτων
in.gr· 20 days ago
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Καμπανάκι από τους οπτικούς για γυαλιά ηλίου που διατίθενται από μη οπτικά καταστήματα, «κίνδυνος για την όραση»
Proto Thema· 21 days ago
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Οπτικοί-Οπτομέτρες: «Όχι» στην πώληση γυαλιών ηλίου χωρίς παρουσία επαγγελματία Υγείας –Ζητούν ανάκληση αποφάσεων
iefimerida.gr· 20 days ago