6 Important Tips
to Keep Eyes Safe
from the Sun
(NC) If you've ever felt the pain
of sunburn on your skin, the feeling of sunburnt eyes is just as
uncomfortable. To avoid discomfort and protect the eyes
from the long term effects of sun
damage, follow these six tips
suggested by doctors of optometry:
1. SPF. SPF. SPF. Always wear
sunscreen with a minimum SPF
of 25 on your face, and pay special attention to the area around
your eyes.
2. Wear sunglasses yearround. More than 90% of ultraviolet rays penetrate through the
clouds. Even when it's overcast,
your eyes are heavily exposed
to UV rays. Plus, they reflect off
of surfaces like snow and water.
tor of optometry to make sure
the lenses are both UVA and
UVB blocking—after all, not all
sunglasses are created equal.
4. Wear a wide-brimmed hat. It
will cover your face from the
sun.
5. Choose UV-blocking contact lenses. In combination with
sunglasses and a hat, UVblocking contact lenses can protect your eyes from up to 90 per
cent of UVA rays and 99 per cent
of UVB rays. Ensure that your
brand has the appropriate level
of protection.
6. Avoid man-made light
sources. Tanning lamps or welding sources, for example, emit
harmful UV rays. Whether it's
with tinted goggles or simply by
3. Channel your inner movie closing your eyes, be proactive
star. Bigger sunglass frames and protect your eyes from harmwill provide more protection ful light sources.
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