UV Protection

We stress the use of UV resistant sunglasses because even one day in powerful sun can result in a burned cornea (the outermost, clear "window" of the eye), and long-term exposure over the years can lead to cataracts (clouding of the eye lens that results in blindness), possible night blindness and macular retina damage. People who spend a great deal of time in the sun are especially susceptible. Two types of UV rays, UV-A and UV-B, have been linked to cataracts and cancer of the skin around the eyes.
Doctors recommend that everyone wear sunglasses that block 99 to 100 percent of UV radiation. It is important to note that UV protection comes from a compound applied to the lenses of sunglasses and not from the color or how dark a pair of lenses might be. If you are unsure about the protection your sunglasses provide, you can ask some vision experts and they can inspect you sunglasses to determine if they are UV resistant.
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