The Importance of UV Protection
June 30, 2022
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Summer is well underway, which means you’re probably spending a lot of time outdoors in the sun. But have you stopped to think about how
Summer is well underway, which means you’re probably spending a lot of time outdoors in the sun. But have you stopped to think about how
July is a great time to get outside and enjoy the sun.
You may know that it is important to wear sunglasses in the summer to protect your eyes, but do you know why? The answer has to do with exposure to the ultraviolet (UV) rays in sunlight.
Sun protection is needed all year round, which is why you need to protect your eyes from the sun’s harmful UV rays, even in the snow!
Sunglasses protect your eyes from the damaging rays of the sun. The Optical Boutiques at Illinois Eye Center offer sun protection for all ages.
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Dr. Edward Hu, comprehensive ophthalmologist, discusses the importance of sunglasses to protect your eyes from ultraviolet radiation. Read more.
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