Prepare For Summertime!

Summer is right around the corner. That means vacation, beaches, pools and being out in the sun a lot more. 

Did you know that eyes can get sunburned? 

Yes, just like your skin can get sunburned you can also get sunburned eyes. Sun damage could come back to haunt you later in life so protect yourself.

Sunburned eyes can be caused by unprotected and prolonged exposure to the sun’s ultraviolet light. This is known as photokeratitis resulting in amongst other things like burning sensation and blurred vision. Damaging ultraviolet rays don’t only come from the sun, they can also bounce off reflective surfaces like water. Sunburned eye symptoms include eye pain, grittiness, burning sensations, red eyes, swollen eyes and/or lids, watery eyes, blurred vision, light sensitivity, headaches, glare and halos around lights. Protect your eyes from the sun and wear sunglasses, but make sure they offer a high level of protection against ultraviolet light. Wrap-around sunglasses offer the best level of protection because they block ultraviolet rays from coming from the sides and under the lenses. Wide-brimmed hats could also be considered to provide shade for your face.