We all know how important it is to protect your skin against over-exposure to the sun. But it is equally important to have sun protection for your eyes.
Prolonged sun exposure can be extremely harmful to the eyes, especially in the summer when we tend to spend more time outdoors. Sun damage is cumulative and over time UV radiation can cause macular degeneration, eyelid cancer, growths on the eye’s surface, and more. Cataracts are the most common eye problem. According to Prevent Blindness America (PBA), more than 22 million Americans are affected by cataracts, which cause cloudy vision, a hard time seeing at night, sensitivity to light, and double vision. And although not as common as cataracts, melanoma can also occur in the eye after prolonged UV exposure.
Unfortunately, lack of awareness of the risks associated with not protecting your eyes is a problem. Some studies show that as little as 1 in 6 people say that eye health is the reason for wearing sunglasses. The majority believe that sunglasses are best for cutting glare. Continue reading “Sun Protection for Your Eyes”
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