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Why do we need UV protection for our eyes?

Raj Pathmaraj

Raj Pathmaraj Source: Raj Pathmaraj

Sunglasses eliminate solar ultraviolet radiation (UVR), in particular the more-damaging UVB radiation. UV rays from sunlight can damage the retina and the lens of the eye. Too much exposure is linked to conditions like cataracts and age-related macular degeneration. In our health segment, Ophthalmologist Raj Pathmaraj explains about Sunglasses.



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