UV Safety
June is UV Safety Month , and we are reminding patients of the importance of protecting eyes from the sun’s harmful rays. Sunglasses and a brimmed hat can help protect eyes from UVA and UVB rays. Long-term exposure to ultraviolet radiation can lead to long term damage and vision loss. All patients are at risk, even children. A number of studies show that exposure to bright sunlight may increase the risk of developing cataracts, macular degeneration, and benign or malignant growths on or inside the eye. Like skin, eyes never recover from UV exposure. Sunwear is available to help protect patients from UV exposure. Polarized lenses, which block sun glare, non prescription and prescription sunglasses, and baby banz protection collection are all available in our optical shop. We recommend sunglasses that block 100 percent of UVA and UVB rays to be worn anytime you are outside. Sunglasses should also wrap all the way around the temples, so the sun’s rays cannot ent