As the summer months approach, it is important to make sure that your vision stays at its healthiest form. Since we live in the “Valley of the Sun”, protecting our eyes from the damaging rays of the sun is crucial. This is especially urgent as the weather gets warmer! Protect your eyes this summer with sunglasses from Valley Eyecare Center!
Sunglasses Keep Your Eyes Safe
Just as wearing sunscreen every day is beneficial for your skin, wearing sunglasses every day is helpful for your eyes! It may seem like common sense to wear sunglasses in the summer, but even just a few moments out in the sun can affect your eyes.
Did you know that sunglasses can even prevent cancer? Up to 10 percent of all skin cancers are found directly on the eyelid, and simply wearing sunglasses can prevent these skin cancers. Do your peepers a favor and make sure to always have a quality pair of sunglasses with you!
Sunglasses can also prevent some eye problems and/or eye diseases. Cataracts, which are categorized as the clouding of the lens of the eye, are caused by UV damages. The damaging rays of the sun may also lead to macular degeneration, in which the eye suffers from blurred vision and even vision loss altogether.
Everyone, regardless of age, should wear sunglasses, especially in a state as sunny as Arizona! Don’t forget to make sure that your children wear sunglasses as well. Many children go outside without sunglasses, but the UV rays damage their eyes in the same way in which they damage an adult’s eyes. As the summer comes closer, it is especially important that children wear sunglasses, as the sun’s rays are more intense during the hottest months.
Sunglasses aren’t just great fashion accessories—they protect your eyes, too! To learn more information about the importance of sunglasses, especially in summer months, or to schedule an appointment with one of our Phoenix optometrists at Valley Eyecare Center, call (602) 955-2700, or visit our website.
