Facts About The Sun And The Eyes.

UV Protection Keeps Your Eyes Healthy.

We care for our skin a lot. A lot of man and woman would definitely apply a sunscreen before going out. But they forget the fact that sun not only damages the skin but the eyes too. Sunglasses are the only way through which one can protect their eyes. Though there are wavelengths of light that human eyes need to keep the eye at best health. Wavelengths like UVB/ UVA cause harm to the eyes. Here are five sun facts that will affect the eyes:

Conjunctiva:

It is a thin membrane covering the white part of the eyes. Exposure to sun can damage this layer. It causes thickening of the membrane, irritation and inflammation to the eyes. If the conjunctiva thickens, a pink, fleshy tissue will grow over the cornea of the eyes. This condition is also known as surfer’s eye. Though they are non-cancerous they grow slowly throughout life and eventually interfere with the vision.  Studies have shown that people living near the equatorial reason or warm climates are largely affected by this condition. So, for people living in India it is definitely a word of caution. This condition can be prevented by using sunglasses. You can wear them often or if you are not comfortable at least wear them when the sun is at peak.

Retina:

Exposure to UV lights can damage the retina. Macular degeneration, the leading the cause of blindness across the globe, is cause due to the deterioration of the macula in the retina. There are medicines to treat it but why to cure when the damage is done? Even before the damage is done why not use a UV protected sunglasses when venturing outside. A little precaution will save you your vision.

Iris:

Light coloured eyes are more susceptible to UV lights. So, if you have been earning that compliments all this time, here is a word of caution. Protect it even more now. UV protection is the only way to earn those compliments as long as you want.

Lens: 

The lens can become cloudy with exposure to UV lights. This condition is called cataract. Though they can be remove easily through surgery. They affect the vision and sometimes cause permanent blindness. Again, use of a UV protected sunglasses can keep the eye in healthy condition.

Cornea:

It’s not only the skin that can get sunburned. The cornea too gets sunburned. Sun exposure can lead to serious pain to the cornea and sometime leads to temporary blindness. For more details visit - https://www.eyedo.in/sunglasses.html