Most of us understand the link between ultraviolet (UV) radiation and skin cancer, but many are less aware of the connection between UV radiation and eye damage.  UV radiation, whether from natural sunlight or artificial UV rays, can damage surface tissues and internal structures of the eye, such as the cornea and lens.  Long-term exposure to this radiation can lead to cataracts, skin cancer around the eyelids, and other eye disorders, so we thought we’d share this article about protecting yourself from UV Radiation.

Dr. Randy Burks
Dr. Ray Gailitis