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Did you know that when your eyes are exposed to excessive amounts of UV radiation, you may experience "sunburn" of the cornea? Did you also know that you may be exposed to UV rays reflecting off surfaces like SNOW? It is extremely bright these days with all that snow reflection!
UV rays can also damage the skin of the eyelid as well as the cornea, lens, and other parts of the eye! The "sunburn" is a painful condition including symptoms of red eyes, foreign body sensation or gritty feeling in the eyes, extreme sensitivity to light and excessive tearing. It is usually temporary and rarely causes permanent damage.
BUT...over time, continued exposure to UV radiation can cause serious harm to the eyes and AGE them prematurely! There is also research that show this to increase the chance of developing cataracts and eye cancer. Long-term exposure may also lead to macular degeneration, the leading cause of blindness in adults in the United States.
The importance of sun protection should not be overlooked - adults and children alike! Do you have sunglasses that offer appropriate UV protection?
We offer many lines of sunwear, including Maui Jim. We also offer the ability to put sunglass lenses in any frame we have - and we have over 1000 frames to choose from! Transition lenses will also offer protection, too!
Stop in...protect those eyes...and ladies, keep those eyes looking YOUNG by having a gorgeous pair of sunwear!!
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The Sixties.............War, peace, expressing yourself, the Civil Rights movement, and the Beatles. One of the biggest hits of the era was “Here Comes the Sun” by the Beatles.
In the health care world, the sun plays a balancing role in delivering its rays to our bodies to help produce Vitamin D. Many people who work indoors are directed to take Vitamin D supplements because of lack of exposure to the sunshine, Conversely, people who are outside a lot have a risk of overexposure causing skin cancer.
The eyes are at risk as well. If sunglasses are not worn, there is a greater risk for cataracts or skin cancers of the eyelids. It is important to know that not all sunglasses are made alike. UV A, B, and C rays are the harmful rays that sunglasses need to protect us from.
However, many over the counter sunglasses do not have UV protection built into the lenses, which can actually cause more damage especially in children. 80% of sun exposure in our lives comes in childhood. Without UV protection in sunglasses, the pupil which dilates more behind a sun lens, allows more of the harmful rays of the sun in.
The whole point is for the consumer to be aware that it is vital to buy sunwear that has UV protection built into the lenses. Polarized lenses protect the eyes from the sun as well as from glare from the road and water.
Fisherman love polarized lenses because you can see the fish right through the water. People who boat also claim their vision is better because glare off the water is reduced.
So next time you hear the famous Beatles hit, remember to be educated on the best products for your eyes, to keep you healthy and prevent cataracts and cancer. Remember, UV protection in sunglasses is the way to go.
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