Now’s the time to establish some good
habits for healthy eyes.
Wear sunglasses
Not many people will wear sunglasses. However, it’s important to don your sunnies even in the
shade because UV rays reflect off surfaces such as water, sand and snow. Choose
sunglasses with EPF 9 or 10.
Pack a hat
Sun exposure causes most melanomas and the neck and ears are especially
vulnerable. A hat is one of the best forms of protection, however some people rarely wear one. Choose a hat
with a wide brim made from a tightly-woven fabric.
Slap it on
If you’re not up to speed on the difference between UVA and UVB, here are a
couple of pointers. UVA has a longer wavelength, travels through glass and
damages collagen, speeding up the ageing process. On the other hand, UVB is
shorter, penetrates only through to the epidermis, and causes sunburn and
cancerous changes. One in 10 respondents rarely use sunscreen at all. It’s time
to slip, slip, slap on a sunscreen that has broad spectrum protection against
both UVB and UVA rays.
Protect your family
UV damage to the eyes is cumulative and irreversible, and can contribute to
cataracts, macular degeneration and photokeratitis (corneal sunburn). Children
and teenagers can be less aware, so make sure they’re protected.
Know your body
If your vision, the colour or the iris of your eye changes, or your eye is
red and painful, get it checked out. And if a mole grows, itches or changes
shape, see your doctor.
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