Sunglasses are basically a form of protective eyewear designed to prevent sunlight and high energy visible light form damaging and discomforting the eyes.
Many people find direct sunlight too bright for comfort during outdoor activies.Healthcare professionals recomend eye protection whenever the sun comes out.
Harmful Effect Of Sunlight On The Eye
1. Cataracts: Cloudiness of the lens which in severe form can lead to blindness,especially the exposure to UV-B radiation
2.Macular Degeneration: Major cause of impaired vision in people older than 55(research confirmed in USA).
3. Photokeratitis: A reversible sunburn of the cornea, also from exessive exposure to UV-B radiation.
4.Pterygium: Growth of pinkish tissue in the white of the eye.
I'll be sharing more on how to protect ur eyes and how to select ur sunglasses.see ya!
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