Sunglasses
* Some spending over Rs 7,000 to buy sunglasses
* Not practical for farmers, fishermen to wear sunglasses
Health Ministry doctors yesterday alleyed fears of the public over reports that cataract and skin cancer could result due to exposure to direct sunlight. The doctors were responding to concerns raised by Health Minister Maithripala Sirisena following the publication of such reports. The doctors said that no such patient has been reported in Sri Lanka who was afflicted by cataract or skin cancer due to ultra violet rays of the sun. The Minister pointed out that certain persons purchase sunglasses spending Rs 7,000–8,000 due to fear created by such reports.
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