Sun out, shades on, it’s National Sunglasses Day! Here’s your reminder from our eye doctors to protect your eyes from UV exposure and wear your sunglasses that provide 100% UVA/UVB protection. According to the Skin Cancer Foundation, sun damage can be harmful to our eye health and put us at risk for skin cancer on the eyelids, premature aging of our skin, macular degeneration, corneal sunburn, and even cataracts.
Different lens tints can be beneficial for different activities. Polarized sunglasses can also help reduce glare and reflection off of surfaces, like when we are at the beach or pool. Larger lenses and wraparound sunglasses provide more coverage and help protect the delicate skin around the eyes. They can also block irritants like allergens from entering your eyes on a windy day.
Need a new pair? Call Simply Eyes Hawaii to make an appointment this National Sunglasses Day!
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