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The article discusses the considerations in the prescription of contact lenses for visually impaired patients who will participate in sports in Great Britain. It emphasizes the importance of full and stable vision correction together with ultraviolet protection. It states that the contact lenses are not recommended in boxing and swimming to avoid complications. It highlights several sports in which contact lenses are recommended including tennis, archery and golf.

The article reports on a study which found that people across Europe lack knowledge about the impact that ultraviolet (UV) rays have on the eyes and the benefits of ocular UV protection.

The article discusses the harmful effects of ultraviolet (UV) radiation and how eyes can be protected from UV rays. Optometrist Simon Donne from Bedfordshire said that long term exposure to UV radiation from the sun can cause harm to the eyes and surrounding tissues, such as cataract, pingueculae and pterygia. He said that the best protection is to wear wrap-around glasses, a wide brimmed had and UV-blocking contact lenses for those who need vision correction.

This article focuses on a Healthy Sight survey which found that majority of the public are not aware of the need to protect their eyes from ultraviolet (UV) rays.

The article discusses the highlights of the UV and Eye Health Conference in Westminster in London, England in October 2008. The latest research and clinical breakthroughs in ultraviolet (UV) protection and ocular health was the focus of the conference. Peter Charlesworth of Replay Learning gave a talk on the patient's view of UV while Elaine Grisdale spoke on glare and visual comfort.