UV - A Threat To The Eyes

An article by Ana Montoya, Editor - Featured in Sunglasses Magazine:

Most people are aware of the incredible danger the sun poses to exposed skin, with the looming threat of skin cancer hovering over your mind before you hit the beach or let you kids play outside. If you wouldn't dream of hitting the streets without the appropriate sunscreen or sunblock, then think twice before allowing your eyes to suffer the consequences of ultra-violet (UV) radiation. What most people don't know is that sunglasses should be worn everyday, regardless of whether it's sunny or cloudy. UV radiation reaches our eyes in either light condition and its damage to vision is cumulative - it often goes unnoticed until years down the line. The long-term negative effects of UV exposure to the eyes include cataracts, age related macular degeneration, corneal sunburn, and even skin cancer around the eyelids. Most of these effects are often irreversible, too.

20/20 Image Eye Centers carries a large selection of sunglasses that filter light and protect eyes from 99 to 100% of UVA and UVB rays. In addition to protecting your eyes from damaging UV rays, we can also enhance your glasses and sunglasses with protective coating that significantly reduces glare. We have several "wrap-around" sunglasses to protect you from all angles, reducing harmful rays from entering in from the sides. According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), cataracts diminish the eyesight of millions of Americans and cost billions of dollars in medical care each year. Other kinds of eye damage include pterygium (i.e., tissue growth that can block vision), skin cancer around the eyes, and degeneration of the macula (i.e., the part of the retina where visual perception is most acute). All of these problems can be lessened with proper eye protection from UV radiation. Call or make an appointment today at any one of our four convenient locations, and one of highly qualified opticians can help you choose the stylish and protective pair of sunglasses that best suites you!

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