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Protection from the Sun
Most people are now aware of the importance of protecting our skin from the sun. But are you protecting your eyes? UV rays are divided into three groups: UV A, UV B and UV C. UV A and B are harmful to our eyes, and prolonged exposure over the years will lead to earlier formation of cataracts, a yellowing of the white part of the eye (called the sclera), the formation of several types of growth on the white part of the eye and on the skin around the eyes, wrinkles around the eyes from squinting, and so on.
Cheap sun glasses are simply dark; they don’t necessarily block UV A and B and only alleviate glare by blocking all light from getting into your eyes. The best type of sunglass will not only block UV A and B but will have Polarized lenses and maybe even an anti-reflective coating. This allows the sunglasses to not be as dark, preserving your natural view while eliminating glare and protecting your eyes. We view this topic as one of the most important yet overlooked aspects of eye care, especially here in Arizona. To try to help this, we stock many brands of sunglasses to help our patients find what is best for them and educate them in the office on how to preserve their eyes.
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