Tag: Photokeratitis

  1. Is Sun Damage to the Eyes Reversible?

    Is Sun Damage to the Eyes Reversible? According to the American Optometric Association (AOA), extended exposure to ultraviolet (UV) rays may lead to eye damage. If you spend enough time in front of UV light sources, including the sunshine, you may be at risk for age-related macular degeneration (AMD), cataracts, photokeratitis, pterygiums, and more.  Fortunately, stepping away Read more...
  2. What Are the Symptoms of Sun Damage to the Eyes?

    What Are the Symptoms of Sun Damage to the Eyes? Did you know that you can experience temporary eye damage from the sun’s reflection? A corneal sunburn is one of the first things you may notice. In technical terms, this is called photokeratitis, and you don’t have to be out in the sun all day to get the side effects.  You can get photokeratitis from spending any amount of time outside, Read more...
  3. What Are the Signs and Symptoms of Photokeratitis?

    What Are the Signs and Symptoms of Photokeratitis? Did you know that enough exposure to the sun’s UV rays can impair more than your skin? It can also impact your eyes. According to the American Optometric Association (AOA), UVA and UVB light may have the most repercussions for your eye health and vision.  For instance, being around high levels of these types of UV light without the right Read more...

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