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Louisville, KY (May 1, 2008) - May is National Healthy Vision month and with summer right around the corner, it’s important to remember how important it is to protect our eyes from the sun. We all know about the damage the sun can cause to our skin but it can be equally harmful to our eyes. Following these helpful tips from Dr. Steven Wilson of the John-Kenyon American Eye Institute will keep your eyes safe and healthy when taking part in any summer activity.
Protect Your Eyes from the Sun – Ultra-violet light produced by the sun can damage the cornea, lens and retina. Wearing sunglasses can protect you from these harmful rays. Make sure your sunglasses have both UVA and UVB protection before going out in the sun. This will help prevent eye diseases like cataracts and macular degeneration – both of which can cause a loss of vision.
What to look for when shopping for sunglasses:
- UVA & UVB Protection
- Wrap around styles – keep debris and wind from reaching the eyes.
- Polarized Lenses - reduce glare from the water or large flat surfaces.
- Brown or amber colored lenses - have been shown to reduce deep blue light that is believed to be a cause of macular degeneration.
Wear Protective Glasses in Your Lawn & Garden – When working in your lawn or garden it is especially important to protect your eyes. Throughout the summer the number of patients with injuries, ranging from people poking themselves in the eyes with plant branches to rocks thrown by lawn mowers and weed eaters, increases. Anytime you are working around power lawn-equipment, whether you are the operator or not, you should wear eye protection. You can purchase protective glasses at hardware stores or home improvement centers.
Wear Protective Eyewear When Playing Sports – Sports related eye injuries increase during the summer months. Small objects traveling at a high rate of speed (like baseballs, golf balls, tennis balls, etc.) can cause severe damage to the eye. Although not mandatory for many sports, protective eyewear is recommended. Most high-quality sunglasses provide enough protection when taking part in summertime sports activities.
Steven M. Wilson, O.D., is an optometrist who specializes in general eye care at the John-Kenyon American Eye Institute, providing post-operative care and expert glaucoma management. Dr. Wilson received his training at the Indiana University School of Optometry, with specialty training in ocular therapeutics at the Pennsylvania College of Optometry. An experienced optometric lecturer and educator, he also holds academic credentials from the Southern College of Optometry, State University of New York School of Optometry and University of Missouri. He is a member of the American Optometric Association and Indiana Optometric Association.
John-Kenyon American Eye Institute has been a trusted provider of eye care and eye surgery in the Louisville area for more than 30 years. With five highly-trained and skilled surgeons, three top-notch optometrists and the latest in surgical technology, John-Kenyon American Eye Institute is committed to the highest in quality patient care. For more information, visit http://www.johnkenyon.com
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