While
we know how important it is to protect our skin from damaging UV rays, we often
forget about the effect the sun can have on our eyes.
It
is a known fact that excess UV exposure to our eyes can lead to many issues
including cataracts, melanoma cancer, and even bothersome growths. Some of
these problems can show up early in life for those who spend long periods
outdoors in intense UV conditions. Other diseases like cataract and most eye
cancers develop over many years of repeated UV exposure.
The
UV exposure leading to damage of the eye can occur not only in direct sunlight,
but can also occur from reflection from water, sand, and snow. Prevention is
the same in any climate, and should include both eye protection and hat.
The
recommendation from the American Academy of Ophthalmology is to “Wear
sunglasses labeled “100% UV protection": Use only glasses that
block both UV-A and UV-B rays and that are labeled either UV400 or 100% UV
protection. Choose wraparound styles so that the sun's rays can't enter from
the side.”
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