Protect Your Eyes from the Sun

All about Sun and Vision Health with Our Clarksville & Elkton Eye Doctor Team

At Sites Vision Clinic, our Clarksville and Elkton eye doctor team wants all our patients to understand the relationship between your vision and the sun. After all, most of us know how important it is to wear sunscreen, but we don't often consider just how important it is to protect our eyes, too.

How UV Radiation from the Sun Can Affect Your Eyes

A safe amount of exposure to natural sunlight is vital for your health, including the health of your eyes. However, too much exposure to sunlight can be harmful, primarily due to an increased exposure to UV radiation. This is a specific wavelength of light that is invisible to us but can affect with the delicate tissues within our eyes on a cellular level. This can lead to an increased risk of common eye diseases including cataracts, cancer, and eye growths. 

Top Tips To Protect Your Eyes against UV Radiation & Other Sun Safety Issues

• Sunglasses are effective, simple, and stylish ways to protect your eyes against harmful UV radiation, however, not all are created equal. For full protection, be sure to wear a pair designed to specifically block out UV rays. At Sites Vision Clinic, we provide a wonderful selection of UV-blocking and prescription Elkton and Clarksville sunglasses to meet both your vision correcting and vision-protecting needs! Don't need corrective eyewear? Don't worry about it! Our wide variety of sunglass brands are also available without prescription and in whatever brand that meets your style and budget.
• Have your sunglasses with you no matter the weather forecast! UV radiation can travel through clouds, so even on gray days you still should wear your sunglasses. It's especially important to wear sunglasses on winter days because sunlight reflecting off the snow can be extremely bright.
• Invest in a wide brimmed hat that you'd be comfortable wearing for extra eye protection on sunny days, and remember that your kids need these, too.
• Wear sunscreen on your face and around your eyes to protect your skin and help reduce your risk of skin cancer. 
• Remember: never look directly at the sun! 

Are Your Eyes Sun Safe? Consult With an Elkton & Clarksville Optometrist at Sites Vision Clinic

To schedule an eye exam with an optometrist in Clarksville, TN call (931) 647-5237, or to visit with an optometrist in Elkton, KY call (270) 265-9036. Our optometry team is happy to help you maximize your vision and protect your eyes from the sun. Call us today!