2024年5月29日 · Ultraviolet (UV) light can harm your eyes and raise your risk of cataracts, growths on the eye and cancer. Follow these tips to protect your eyes from sun damage all year long.

2023年11月7日 · Photokeratitis refers to temporary, painful eye damage from exposure to ultraviolet (UV) light, such as the sun and its reflection, welding arcs and lights used for medicine. Treatments include home remedies like cold compresses and …

2024年7月11日 · Light-Colored Eyes Are at Higher Risk of UV Damage. Have blue or green eyes? Some studies show that UV exposure and light irises may increase the risk of rare eye cancers, such as melanoma of the iris or uveal melanoma. However, not …

2024年2月15日 · UV exposure increases the risk of potentially blinding eye diseases if eye protection is not used. Overexposure to UV radiation can lead to serious health issues, including cancer. Protect yourself and others from the sun with shade, a wide hat, or sunscreen (SPF 15+) all year long. Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States.

2022年7月5日 · Wearing sunglasses and a hat is the simplest and safest way to protect your eyes from UV rays. Choose sunglasses that that fit well and that block light from coming in around the lenses. Choose a hat with a broad, dark brim that shades your eyes and reduces glare.

2022年6月21日 · Acute effects of UVR include photokeratitis and photoconjunctivitis (inflammation of the cornea and conjunctiva, respectively). These effects are reversible, easily prevented by protective eyewear and are not usually associated with any long-term damage but are painful and might require therapeutic intervention. Chronic effects of UVR include:

2019年7月24日 · Did you know wearing sun glasses is just as important as wearing a hat to protect against UV rays? July is UV Safety Awareness Month and Irene Kuo, associate professor of ophthalmology with the Wilmer Eye Institute, shares some helpful tips to prevent UV light exposure and how to protect your eyes from damage. 1.

Block out 100% of both UV-A and UV-B radiation. Screen out 75 to 90% of visible light. Have lenses that are perfectly matched in color and free of distortion and imperfection.

2024年5月30日 · Ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun poses significant risks to eye health. It can potentially lead to various conditions, such as cataracts, macular degeneration, and even eye cancer. One way to safeguard your eyes from these harmful effects is by wearing sunglasses with proper UV protection.

2022年12月10日 · Protecting your eyes from strong UV light reduces your risk of cataracts, retinal damage, and eye cancer. Finding the right sunglasses and learning how to protect your eyes from other wavelengths of light will help you keep your vision healthy for a long time.