[Seniorresources] SENIORNAVIGATOR E-QUICKTIP: July is UV Safety Month

[Kim Tarantino]

SENIORNAVIGATOR E-QUICKTIP: July 2, 2007
July is UV Safety Month


We all know the importance of using sunscreen to protect our skin from the sun's harmful rays, but what about protection for our eyes?   Recent studies have shown that prolonged exposure to the sun's ultraviolet rays without protection may cause serious eye conditions that can lead to vision loss and even blindness.  So, as you slather on sunscreen to protect your skin, don't forget to wear sunglasses to protect your eyes.  Visit the following link for information on what to look for in a pair of sunglasses.

www.seniornavigator.org/vaprovider/consumer/snArticle.do?contentId=336  



Harmful UV rays can increase your risk of developing cataracts—a clouding of the eye's lens that develops over years.  The only way to determine if you have a cataract is to have an eye care professional perform an eye examination.  To locate an eye care professional in your area, click on the link below and type in the topic Eye Care and your ZIP Code.  

www.seniornavigator.org 


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