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Proper Sun Protection for the Eyes
So summer is on the way and you are ready to be outdoors and having fun. Everything is ready for you to have a great time at the beach, the lake, the golf course or wherever your leisure time is spent. You're even going to wear sunscreen this time! Just make sure you don't forget another important part of your anatomy that is affected by the sun's damaging rays. Your eyes can be permanently damaged by the sun and you must take measures to protect them.
Sun damage to the eyes is very serious and can happen in a short amount of time with exposure to the sun. Symptoms of sun damaged eyes include:
- Cataract formation: Clouding of the eyes which causes blurring or dimming of vision.
- Skin Cancer: Eyelids can form a cancerous melanoma.
- Pteryguim: This symptom is a growth on the whites of the eyes and it can block certain amounts of vision.
- Macular degeneration: This process can be sped up greatly with the eyes exposure to UV, it is the deterioration of the sensitive center of the retina.
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The good news is that protecting your eyes is easy. Sunglasses will protect your eyes, but you much choose the right pair. A pair with 100% UV protection is the only type of sunglasses that will ensure the best protection from the harmful rays of the sun. Whether they are designer glasses or Wal-Mart specials, cost is not an accurate description of protection. UV protection is the only thing that matters when it comes to protecting your eyes.
There are several different types of sunglasses on the market today, but here are a few explained:
- Regular lenses: They reduce the overall brightness of light.
- Polarizing Lenses: They cut the glare of reflection which is perfect for driving or outdoor activities.
- Photochromic lenses: They turn up or down the intensity of light as you need it. For example, the lenses are lighter indoors, but turn darker when outside.
- Mirror lesnses: Rather than absorb the light, mirror lenses actually reflect the light.
There are three major types of sunglasses categories:
- Cosmetic sunglasses: They normally block only 0-60 percent of visible light and UV rays between 87-95 percent. Because the lens tint is so low, they aren't recommended for driving.
- General purpose sunglasses: They block between 60-90 percent of light and between 95-99 percent of UV rays. They are great for driving and harsh sunlight.
- Special purpose sunglasses: They block up to 97 percent of light and at least 99 percent of UV rays which make them great for the days you will be outside for long periods of time. Because they block so much light, they are not recommended for driving.
