Sunglasses - Wear Them or Start Worrying
Sunglasses - Wear Them or Start Worrying
By Iain Loveman
Prevent Snowblindness, Great For Ice Fishing
Potential Effects of UV Radiation on Eyes
The following is not meant to scare you but provide information to make a smart decision on your eye protection.
"UV radiation, whether from natural sunlight or artificial UV rays, can damage the eye, affecting surface tissues and internal
structures, such as the cornea and lens.
Long-term exposure to UV radiation can lead to cataracts, skin cancer around the eyelids, and other eye disorders.
In the short-term, excessive exposure to UV radiation from daily activities, including reflections off of snow, pavement, and other
surfaces, can burn the front surface of the eye, similar to a sunburn on the skin.
The cumulative effects of spending long hours in the sun without adequate eye protection can increase the likelihood of developing the
following eye disorders:
* Cataracts:
A clouding of the eye"s lens that can blur vision.
* Snow Blindness (Photokeratitis):
A day at the beach without sunglasses; reflections off of snow,
water, or concrete; or exposure to artificial light sources such as tanning beds, can cause a
temporary but painful burn to the cornea of the eye
* Pterygium:
An abnormal, but usually non-cancerous, growth in the corner of the eye. It can grow
over the cornea, partially blocking vision, and may require surgery to be removed.
* Skin Cancer around the Eyelids:
Basal cell carcinoma is the most common type of skin cancer to
affect the eyelids. In most cases, lesions occur on the lower lid, but they can occur anywhere on
the eyelids, in the corners of the eye, under the eyebrows, and on adjacent areas of the face.
The above is a quote from the United States Environmental Protection Agency. The complete article can be found at www.epa.gov/sunwise/doc/eyedamage.pdf
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