Vision Tips And Facts – When To Protect Your Eyes

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VisionTip: Protect your eyes
‘Snow blindness’ (photokeratitis) is sunburn damage to the cornea of the eye caused by UV radiation.
This painful condition can be associated with temporary vision loss for up to 48 hours. It is thought that UV exposure may contribute to other eye conditions including cataracts, pterygium and age-related macular degeneration. Suggestions on protecting your eyes include:
- Always wear wraparound sunglasses or goggles. Aim for a snug fit, so that sunlight can’t shine over the top or sides of your eyewear.
- Choose eyewear that meets the Australian Standard AS1067. This means that the glasses will block 95 per cent of UV radiation.
- Yellow or brown tinted lenses are more effective at counteracting the ‘blue’ glare on snow.
- Sunglasses and goggles can be fitted with prescription lenses, if necessary. See your optometrist for more information.
- Brimmed hats can block at least half of UV radiation from reaching the eyes.



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