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The Wabaunsee County Signal-Enterprise, Thursday, June 13, 2002
[Health T'ps -
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Protect Your
(NAPS)--Setting your sights
on fun in the sun this summer?
Don't forget eye protection, health
experts advise•
The same ultraviolet (UV) sun
rays that age and damage your
skin can also hurt your eyes. UV
radiation is especially intense in
the summertime. Here are some
of the ways LrV rays can damage
your eyes:
• Burns: Overexposure to UV
light--as little as one day at the
beach without proper eye protec-
tion-can cause a temporary but
painful burn to the cornea, the
surface of the eye•
• Pterygium: This abnormal
but usually non-cancerous growth
on the corner of the eye appears
near the nose. It can grow over
the cornea, partially blocking
vision, and sometimes requires
surgery to remove.
• Cancer:. Repeated overexpo-
sure to UV rays can cause cancer
of the eyelids and surrounding
skin.
• Cataracts: Exposure to UV
radiation over several years may
lead to a clouding of the eye's lens,
requiring surgery to correct.
• Macular degeneration:
Some studies suggest that repeated
exposure to UV radiation can con-
tribute to the development of this
Eyes From The Summer Sun
Keep your eye on summer safety: A few minutes of careful shop-
ping for sunglases can ensure a safer vacation and help prevent seri-
ous eye problems,
eye disease, which a{fects the cen- • Melanoma: Next to the skin,
tral part of the retina. It is the the eyes are where melanoma
major cause of blindness among most often develops.
Americans over the age of 55. Fortunately, these health con-
I
ditions are avoidable. Before
heading to the beach or the ball-
field this summer, heed these
hints from Ron Tiarks, who over-
sees 1,300 Vision Centers at Wal-
Mart stores and SAM'S CLUBS
nationwide:
• Wear sunglasses that block at
least 99 percent of the sun's UV
rays. "Check the label before you
buy," says Tiarks. "All sunglasses
are not the same. A good pair is
one of the best ways to protect
your eyes in the summer sun." All
sunglasses sold at Wal-Mart pro-
vide 99 percent UV protection and
exceed UV blocking requirements
set by the American National
Standards Institute.
• Don't be fooled by tint or
price. Darkly colored lenses don't
necessarily provide the best UV
protection--and the most expen-
sive sunglasses are not always the
best. It's the chemical coating
applied to the lens, not how
darkly the lens is tinted, that
makes the difference. You can get
a great look and great eye protec-
tion at a very reasonable price.
• Minimize midday sun expo-
sure (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.).
• Wear a hat to shade direct
sunlight from your eyes.
• Consider wrap-around sun-
glasses, which prevent light from
entering the eyes from the sides.
• Check local weather reports
for the UV index, which forecasts
expected risk of sun overexposure.
• Help your kids pick out their
own sunglasses. Fashion designs
and cartoon licensing encourage
them to actually want to wear
sunglasses.
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