July is UV Safety & Healthy Vision Month

July is UV Safety & Healthy Vision Month
Did you know your eyes can get sunburned?
 
Too much UV light can actually burn the surface of your eye — it’s called photokeratitis. And over time, UV exposure can speed up cataracts, increase your risk of eye cancer, and even damage your retina.
 
Here’s how to protect your eyes this summer:
 
  •  Wear sunglasses with 100% UVA & UVB protection (not just dark lenses!)
  • Add a wide-brimmed hat for extra coverage
  •  Stay out of direct sun between 10am–4pm
  •  Children’s eyes are more sensitive — protect them too!
 
Did you know? Snow, sand, and water can reflect up to 80% of UV rays back into your eyes — so even in the shade, there’s still a risk!
 
With another heatwave on the way, now’s the time to be sun-smart.
Contact us today to learn more about protective eyewear and UV-safe sunglasses for all levels of vision.
 
[Pictured: A poster containing all of the information from the above post. There is a cartoon of a woman wearing a wide-brimmed hat and dark sunglasses as well as the PSS logo stamped onto a cartoon image of the sun at the top right of the image.]