Hammer Medical wants to keep you and your eyes safe this summer, so we’re talking about photokeratitis or sunburn of the eyes. Last time we talked about how it happens and what it does to your eyes, this time our focus is prevention.
The simplest solution for protecting your eyes is sunglasses. But how do you find the right ones and what do you look for? Here are some tips:
- It’s not about price. High priced designer sunglasses are not better than cheap ones. They may actually be worse if all they have to offer is a name and not the right protection.
- It’s not about how they look, style or color. Just because they may technically be sunglasses, they may be more about style than substance. See also point number one.
- It’s really all about the UV protection. Look for 100% UV protection. They will be labeled, and if they are not, keep looking. You need to make sure they block both UV-A and UV-B rays.
- Get them and wear them. Even the best glasses won’t do you any good left in the case. Wear them anytime you are outside or driving during the day.
- Sunglasses are not just summer accessories. If you live in or visit a snowy climate, wear them. The reflective glare of the snow is very hard on your eyes too.
- Speaking of reflective glare, remember that UV light reflected off sand, water or pavement can also damage the eye. Be extra careful when you’re at the beach or on or in the water.
- Even if you wear contact lenses that have UV protection, don’t rely on them to be enough. Wear your sunglasses too.
- Protect the sides of your eyes by choosing sunglasses that wrap all the way around to your temples.
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