We don’t often think about wearing sunglasses in Minnesota in the winter because many of us spend as little time outside as possible.
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Some of the ways we can control our exposure of free radicals – and reduce the risk for macular degeneration and other eye diseases – is to avoid any exposure, wear UV and blue light blocking sunglasses, and include dark green leafy vegetables and anti-inflammatory foods in your diet.
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We can control some of our environmental exposures, but it is almost impossible to avoid all the ways we eat and breathe chemicals. Free radicals are constantly forming in the body and are the normal byproduct of aging as well as environmental exposure. Over time, too much unprotected exposure to the sun’s UV-A and UV-B rays make your eyes vulnerable to chronic conditions such as premature cataracts, and early macular degeneration. Long-term Exposure to UV Rays Cause Chronic Eye Conditions The symptoms rarely cause permanent damage if exposure to UV rays was limited to the front part of the eye – the cornea. It can cause dryness and irritation, a gritty feeling in the eyes, and extra sensitivity to light. Depending on the severity of the sunburn, it is usually temporary but can be painful. Artificial sources such as a welding arc, tanning bed, or laser can also cause photokeratitis.
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If your unprotected eyes are exposed to excessive amounts of UV rays over a short period of time, you could experience a sunburn of the eye, called photokeratitis, or ultraviolet keratitis. Short-term Effects of Excessive UV Rays on Unprotected Eyes
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The amount of pigment in our skin and eyes determine the amount of natural protection we have. Everyone is different, so there is no magic time limit. Sunlight is made up of two types of harmful rays, long wave ultraviolet A (UV-A) and short wave ultraviolet B (UV-B). Your eyes can handle some time in the sun without sunglasses, yet too much of the sun’s UV exposure has negative effects on your eyes and vision, potentially causing short-term and long-term damage.
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Sunlight provides an excellent source of vitamin D, but too much sun can cause your skin to burn. The sun – we love it and look forward to seeing it in the spring and after a string of cloudy days.