How to protect your eyes from sun damage | Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Wisconsin Academy of Ophthalmology
July 20, 2016
Clouds can block the sun, but not UV rays. Be sure to use sunglasses that have UV protection.
Summer revelers looking forward to fun in the sun should not overlook their eyes. Ultraviolet rays can be damaging to vision.
In support of UV Safety Month in July, the Wisconsin Academy of Ophthalmology explains how to keep eyes safe from sun damage. Excess sun exposure can put people at risk of serious short- and long-term eye problems. If eyes are exposed to strong sunlight for too long without protection, UV rays can  and cause temporary blindness in a matter of hours. Long-term sun exposure has also been linked to an increased risk of , cancer and  on or near the eye.
Here are five things you can do to cut your risk of eye damage from the sun:
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