Prevent Blindness Declares May as UV Awareness Month to Educate Public About Harmful Effects of UV on Eyes Ultraviolet rays pose a danger to more than just your skin. In fact, cumulative UV damage has been linked to the development of macular degeneration, cataract and cancer. It can also cause immediate injury, such as a
May is Ultraviolet (UV) Awareness Month Prevent Blindness has declared May as Ultraviolet (UV) Awareness Month to help educate the public on the dangers that UV exposure may have on vision. UV damage may cause immediate effects, such as a corneal sunburn (photokeratitis). Long hours on the water, for example, without proper eye protection can cause
Prevent Blindness Declares May as Ultraviolet (UV) Awareness Month to Educate Public on Dangers of Extended UV Exposure Many people know about the damage that ultraviolet (UV) rays can have on the skin, from sunburns to skin cancers. But many may not know about the damage it may cause to the eyes. That is why
Prevent Blindness Educates Public on Ultraviolet Dangers as Part of Ultraviolet Awareness Month in May Prevent Blindness, the nation’s oldest eye health and safety organization, has declared May as UV (ultraviolet) Awareness Month to help educate the public on the dangers of UV and steps to take to protect vision today and in the future.
Protecting Eyes from Damaging UV Rays Can Help Save Sight Today and In the Future CHICAGO (April 28, 2015) – Exposure to ultraviolet (UV) rays has long been linked to skin cancer. According to the United States Environmental Protection Agency (UV) radiation from the sun and from tanning beds is classified as a human
Protecting Eyes from Ultraviolet Rays May Help Save Vision Today and in the Future CHICAGO (April 24, 2014) – Exposure to ultraviolet (UV) rays can be very harmful to the body. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States. Yet
Ultra Violet Rays May Cause Damage to the Eyes Today and Tomorrow Prevent Blindness America Educates Public as Part of May’s UV Awareness Month CHICAGO (April 24, 2013) – As the weather continues to warm, more Americans will be heading outdoors to enjoy the sunshine. The public should know, however, that Ultra Violet (UV)-blocking sunglasses
Prevent Blindness Mid-Atlantic Urges Parents to Encourage Their Children to Wear Proper Eye Protection When Playing Outdoors As children begin to head out to enjoy the warmer weather, many parents remember to apply sunscreen to protect their children’s skin from damaging ultraviolet (UV) rays. However, many parents may not be aware of the damage
Prevent Blindness offers free informational resources to help protect eyes, vision from potentially damaging ultraviolet rays Prevent Blindness has declared May as Ultraviolet (UV) Awareness Month. As many Americans begin to prepare for Memorial Day weekend and spending time outdoors in the warmer weather, the group provides educational materials on the possible negative effects of
Prevent Blindness provides free, dedicated resources to encourage proper eye protection from UV damage to eyes and vision As the warmer weather begins to encourage more outdoor activities, Prevent Blindness has declared May as Ultraviolet (UV) Awareness Month. The nonprofit group is seeking to educate the public on the negative effects of UV exposure to
