Ultraviolet (UV) Safety Awareness Month
Ultraviolet (UV) Safety Awareness Month Summer is in full swing and I would bet most of you are soaking up (or in!) the warmer weather. Most of us will apply sunscreen to protect our skin before heading outside, but are you grabbing protection for your eyes too? Increased exposure to sunlight can increase your risk of eye damage from ultraviolet radiation. In the short-term, one might experience bloodshot eyes, a gritty sensation, extra light sensitivity and blurry vision. Accumulated UV exposure over time can lead to cancer of the eye or eyelid, growths on the surface of the eye, accelerated development of cataracts, and irreversible vision loss in the form of age-related macular degeneration. Protect your eyes from sun damage with these reminders: 1. Wear proper sunglasses - Always check the UV rating on your sunnies. Select one that provides at least 99% UV protection or blocks both UV-A and UV-B rays. - Don’t be deceived by cost or darkness of the lens. Sunglasses don’t hav