The weather is turning colder and the holiday season is approaching—but that doesn’t mean the sun’s UV rays are any less strong! If you’ve got your sunglasses tucked away for the winter, you need to think about pulling them out again.
The reality is that regardless of the season, the sun’s UV rays are still just as harmful to your vision. If you partake in outdoor winter activities such as skiing and snowboarding, you are especially susceptible to UV damage in the winter.
UV damage can cause photokeratitis (a painful “sunburn” on your cornea that can lead to temporary vision loss), as well as increase your risk for skin cancer on the eyelids and other conditions such as macular degeneration.
Here are a few precautions to take to protect your eyes from UV damage—year-round:
- Wear polarized sunglasses or goggles, especially when doing outdoor activities like skiing, fishing, or boating.
- Be sure your children’s eyes are also protected by polarized sunglasses.
- Remember that the highest levels of UV rays occur from the hours of about 10 AM – 3 PM.
Are you still wearing your shades even though the summer months have passed? Let me know in the comments below!
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