{"id":8324,"date":"2021-08-07T00:18:55","date_gmt":"2021-08-07T10:18:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/thefilipinochronicle.com\/backup\/?p=8324"},"modified":"2021-08-07T00:32:48","modified_gmt":"2021-08-07T10:32:48","slug":"protecting-your-vision-from-the-sun-and-uv-damage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/thefilipinochronicle.com\/backup\/2021\/08\/07\/protecting-your-vision-from-the-sun-and-uv-damage\/","title":{"rendered":"Protecting Your Vision from The Sun and UV Damage"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>August has been heating up! And while one of the best ways to cool off is by heading to the beach, don\u2019t forget to protect your eyes too!<br><br>The more time we spend in the sun, the more we are exposed to ultraviolet (UV) light. UV light is damaging to both the skin and to our eyes. And sunlight can be even more damaging if it\u2019s also reflecting off of water, so protect your eyes and vision with hats and glasses when you can!<em><br><br><\/em>\u201cExposure to the sun is hazardous anytime during daylight hours- even when it&#8217;s cloudy,\u201d says Steven Rhee, D.O., Medical Director and Cornea Specialist at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.hawaiianeye.com\">Hawaiian Eye Center<\/a>.<br><br>\u201cUV radiation is especially severe from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and can burn the surface of the eyes directly or indirectly from reflections off sand, water and pavement. It is imperative to wear proper eye protection when in the sunlight.\u201d<br><br>The effects of damage from UV light often show up slowly and therefore go unnoticed. Exposure to UV light may lead to cataracts, macular degeneration, skin cancer around the eyes, and pterygium \u2013 an unpleasant, noncancerous growth on the eye\u2019s surface. Because of this slow onset of conditions, it is important to get your eyes checked regularly, especially as you get older.<br><br>The best way to prevent eye damage from the sun is by wearing sunglasses. No matter the style or cost, choose sunglasses labeled \u201c100% protection\u201d or \u201cUV 400.\u201d Wrap-around sunglasses that extend around the temples offer the best protection but always at least choose the UV protection.<br><br>\u201cEverybody, of every age, should wear sunglasses whenever spending any time outside,\u201d says Dr. Rhee.<em><br><br><\/em>Protect your vision by adding these preventative measures to your daily routine and get a comprehensive eye exam once a year. Learn more or schedule an appointment at: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hawaiianeye.com\/\">www.hawaiianeye.com<\/a>. <em><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>August has been heating up! 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