U.S. Army Medicine: Ultraviolet Rays Dangerous to Unprotected Eyes
July 19, 2019
July 19, 2019
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, July 19 -- The U.S. Army Medicine issued the following news:
By Elena Llewellyn
The optometry team at Kenner's Eagle Eye Clinic has seen many types of ocular injuries resulting from over-exposure to sunlight.
Typical damage includes lumps from scarring, reddening of the white part of the eye -- not much different than sunburn to the skin -- and the onset of cataracts or other vision issues that may only be correctable through surgery.
By Elena Llewellyn
The optometry team at Kenner's Eagle Eye Clinic has seen many types of ocular injuries resulting from over-exposure to sunlight.
Typical damage includes lumps from scarring, reddening of the white part of the eye -- not much different than sunburn to the skin -- and the onset of cataracts or other vision issues that may only be correctable through surgery.