Take Care of Your Eyes by Following These Vision Safety Tips ; Don't Forget Your Shades! Protect Your Vision This Spring Break

U.S. Newswire › March 01, 2011

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NASHVILLE, Tenn., March 1, 2011/PRNewswire/ -- By this time of year, many adults are eager to lie on the beach and read a book while the kids swim in the pool and build sandcastles on the beach. These spring break activities are fun, but they can also be harmful if the necessary precautions aren't taken.

"Many people are aware of the risks of the sun's ultraviolet radiation on the skin, but often, they do not realize the dangerous effects on the eyes," said Dr. Mark Lynn, owner and/or operator of 45 Dr. Bizer's VisionWorld, Doctor's ValuVision and Doctor's VisionWorks in Kentucky, Indiana, Tennessee and Georgia. "UV-A and UV-B radiation can have long- and short-term effects on a person's vision."

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Take Care of Your Eyes by Following These Vision Safety Tips ; Don't Forget Your Shades! Protect Your Vision This Spring Break

Excessive exposure to ultraviolet radiation over a short period of time can cause photokeratitis, which is like sunburn of the eyes. Symptoms ...

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