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Lack of Eye Protection From UV Rays May Cause Damage Now and Later in Life
published on Thu, 30 Apr 2009 13:54:19 CDT
One area of the body that sunscreen cannot protect is the eyes. Prolonged exposure to UV rays can cause "sunburns" to the eye, also known as photokeratitis. The painful condition may result in temporary loss of vision for 1-2 days.