UK heatwave: Expert issues warning on UV damage to eyes – main symptoms to spot
Much emphasis is often put on the dangers of UV rays on a person’s skin, but little is thought of when it comes to the damage it can possess on one’s eyes. The condition known as photokeratitis can cause uncomfortable symptoms. An expert appeared on GB News to warn of UV damage on a person’s eyes.
Appearing on GB News, Ophthalmologist Samer Hamada discussed the UV rays damage on the eyes and said: “There is actually 10 times more damage done on the eye than the skin.
He continued: “People often are more interested in protecting their skin but when it comes to the eye protection, there is very little about that.
“UVA and UVB rays which damage our eyes from the eyelids to the cornea and to the lens itself.
“So, there is a lot of damage to the eye from exposing ourselves to the sun.”
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