Protecting your eyes from the intense rays of the sun is the most important eye care tip we can give you during the summer. Just as sunscreen is crucial to your skin care routine, sunglasses are equally crucial to your eye care routine.
Sunglasses and Eye Care Tips
UV radiation is harmful to all parts of the body—UV radiation is one of the main causes of skin cancer, but it can also affect your eyes. Contrary to popular belief, the sun isn’t the only source of UV radiation; other sources, such as the light from welding, can also damage eyes. Make sure to cover your eyes with sunglasses or other protective glasses to ensure proper eye care.
Protect your eyes to prevent future eye diseases and conditions—Did you know that wearing sunglasses can help to decrease your chances of developing macular degeneration? Macular degeneration, which is characterized by a blurriness of the eye, can be caused by UV radiation. Protect your eyes by wearing sunglasses, and keep your eyes out of the sun as much as possible, especially during the hot summer months.
Keep your time looking at screens to a minimum—Short-wave UV radiation can come from the blue light of screens that we use every day. According to a recent study, Americans spend about two and a half hours each day on a computer, phone, laptop, or tablet. If you work by a computer or come home from work and watch TV, make sure to give your eyes a break. We recommend the 20-20-20 rule: for every 20 minutes you spend looking at a screen, focus on something that is 20 feet away for 20 seconds.
Protect your eyes from UV radiation. To learn more about our eye care tips, or to schedule an appointment with one of our optometrists at Valley Eyecare Center, call (602) 955-2700, or visit our website.
