Wear sunglasses to avoid eye damage

To mitigate the risks of UV-related eye damage, people should make UV protection a crucial consideration when buying sunglasses and look for lenses and frames that are designed for specific activities and lifestyles.People should purchase sunglasses only from a reputable source and look for a label on the lens or frame indicating UVA and UVB protection.The Vision Council commissioned the VisionWatch Survey in December 2015, surveying 10,279 adults -- 18 and older about their sunglass use and habits, and knowledge about the dangers of UV radiation through an online survey tool."By highlighting the cumulative and irreversible damage UV overexposure can cause, we hope to encourage Americans to make UV-eye protection an everyday habit to preserve their eyesight," the researchers suggested.