MICHAEL SMITH: Some protection
isn't just for skin.
Your eyes should be shielded
from harmful for UVA rays, too.
Too much sun can damage
your eyes
and the skin around them,
and lead to: Wrinkles
around the eyes,
vision loss, cataracts, eye
and eyelid cancer.
So, what can you do?
It's pretty simple.
Wear sunglasses that:
Have dark lenses,
completely cover your eyes
and eyelids,
and block 99% of UVB and UVA
rays.
Other ways you can outsmart
the sun?
Consider contact lenses with UV
protection.
Wear a wide brimmed hat
or tinted visor.
Use sunscreen.
Seek shade especially between 10
a.m. and 4 p.m.
when the sun is strongest.
For WebMD, I'm Dr. Michael
Smith.
