Summer Alert: Too much sun can damage your eyes
To prevent eye damage, wear sunglasses with Eye-Sun Protection Factor (E-SPF) of 25.
Sand on your feet, warm summer breeze, its
official—summer is finally here! During the hottest season of the year, people
often spend more time outdoors which means prolonged exposure to the rays of
the sun. Harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays may cause serious eye conditions like
cataracts and macular degeneration. If it worsens, it could lead to blindness.
Annually, around 3.2 million people worldwide become blind aggravated by UV
exposure.
To protect our eyes from the long-term
damaging effects of the sun, Essilor, the world leader in vision solutions, has
launched ‘Seeing the World Better’, a public awareness campaign which aims to
promote healthy vision through prevention, protection and correction. Here are
a few eye care tips to keep in mind before hitting the beach this summer:
Use sun lenses with E-SPF The heat of the
midday summer is three times greater than other seasons. Temperature rises from
35 to 37 degrees Celsius, making UV rays more threatening to our eyes. To
prevent eye damage, wear sunglasses with Eye-Sun Protection Factor (E-SPF).
E-SPF indicates the overall UV protection of your lenses. It is an objective
rating system, with values varying from 2 to 25 for clear lenses, and up to 50+
for sun lenses. The higher the E-SPF of your lenses, the higher the UV
protection it brings. Unfortunately, not all lenses, whether clear or tinted, have
equal UV protection levels.
While most people use tinted sunglasses
during summertime, it doesn’t necessarily guarantee the right amount of
protection for our eyes. Sometimes clear lenses have more E-SPF than tinted
ones. One of the best clear lenses for sun protection is Essilor’s Crizal
Forte® UV, with an E-SPF of 25. It blocks both the front and back side of the
lens from harmful UV, thus eyes are protected 25x more than without any
glasses.
Wear swimming goggles. According to the
American Optometric Association’s (AOA) American Eye-Q® survey, 42 percent of
swimmers open their eyes while swimming in chlorinated water. While it helps seeing
underwater, exposing your eyes to the chlorinated pool water can drastically
increase the chance of redness or irritation. To prevent this from happening,
use goggles that will shield your eyes from this strong chemical. Goggles can
also spare your eyes from contracting eye infection that is caused by
improperly chlorinated pools. If you get pool water in your eyes, flush your
eyes with warm water to prevent irritation or chemical conjunctivitis. If warm
water can’t do the trick, consult an eye doctor immediately to effectively wash
out the chemicals by using saline or topical steroids.
See an eye doctor. Before you go on a
summer adventure, it is best to talk to an eye care professional for recommendations
on how to properly care for your eyes. You can also ask your eye doctor for
trusted brands of optical lenses that will give your eyes the right amount of
E-SPF.
Caring for your eyes, especially during
summer season, is truly important. Harmful UV rays are everywhere so our eyes
are always at risk. By following these simple eye care tips, we can protect our
eyes while enjoying the great outdoors. So before you head to the beach, make
sure to apply sunscreen and keep your sunglasses on.
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