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Shade Eyes To Safeguard Vision
It may be eye-opening news to many to learn that prolonged sun exposure without the proper UV pro- tection may cause severe eye condi- tions that can lead to a variety of vi- sion disorders-but you can protect yourself and your
family.
The Problem
To protect your precious vision, wear sunglasses that block harmful UV rays.
If eyes are exposed to excessive amounts of UV radiation within a short time frame, such as a day at the beach, a temporary “sunburn” of the cornea, called photokeratitis, can oc- cur. This painful con- dition can be serious and includes symptoms such as red eyes, for- eign-body sensation or
gritty feeling in the eyes, extreme sen- sitivity to light and
Unfortunately, when it comes to protecting eyesight, only 28 percent of consumers said UV protection is the most important factor when purchasing sunglasses, placing a higher prior- ity on glare reduction and comfortable vision, according to a new survey from the American Optometric Association (AOA).
excessive tearing.
Additionally, research has shown that long-
term exposure to UV radiation increases the chance of developing cataracts, pterygium (an ab- normal growth of the covering of the white of the eye onto the cornea) and eye cancer. It can also damage the retina, which may lead to macular
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