![]() Those with light colored eyes are more susceptible to damage from UV. Apart from genetics, macular degeneration risk increases with UV damage throughout the years. This would require a course of eye injections to reduce the bleeding and prevent further vision loss. ![]() The RPE layer with Bruch’s membrane below the macula deteriorates over time slowly decreasing vision over many years but if bleeding develops from advanced disease, it can result in rapid vision loss within days to weeks. Macular Degeneration Deposits in the center of the image on the macula Light yellow area sign of advanced tissue lossĪge related macular degeneration results in debilitating central vision loss by damaging the layer responsible for your straight ahead vision. It could also be caused by drugs such as cannibas. The risk from in developing this condition from staring directly at the sun does increase with use of tetracycline medications. This is the reason Amazon blitzed a rapid return of solar eclipse glasses for fear of lawsuits from this condition since a lot of the ones they initially sold were actually not authentic. That is when optometrist across America went to social media to educated the masses on the importance of making sure they were ISO certified. With all the craze, non-effective solar glasses filled the shortages. Similar to what we say during COVID-10 Pandemic with alcohol based hand sanitizer. Prices went form $1 to $10 to some paying $200. During the big craze over the last major solar eclipse that brought millions of tourists down south to witness the phenomena, supply chains for the solar glasses buckled. The main symptoms are mildly to moderately reduced vision and distortion in the central vision. This condition tends to worsen for months after exposure before improving on its own. Solar retinopathy is caused from exposure to high intensity light. Dark images show the retinal layers from a different angle with the cyst, dark opening, worsening after 2 months. Solar Retinopathy Colored image showing white cyst at the center. Once the cataracts become advanced they can easily be removed with surgery and do not return after the surgery. They are also worsened with further persistent exposure to UV. Cataracts cause slow reduction in vision over time and can cause worsening glare when driving at night. But having long exposures of UV can result in developing cataracts at a younger age. If you live long enough, you will develop cataracts. PingueculaĬloudy lens visible in the patient’s left eye (right side of image) Below are the 5 most common results of sun damage to the eyes. ![]() Skin cancer is the number one cancer in the world due to UV damage from the sun. Further research showed the vast dangerous and consequences the sun has on our body. When asked, they pointed at the Sun and warned of its dangers to the body. ![]() Scientist were bewildered on why during a hot sunny day the Bedoins chose to be fully clothed rather than half clothed to reduce heat exposure. The modern sun screen was created after scientists visited a Bedoin family in a desert. But it can also penetrate deep to our skin as well as into our eyes. We actually use it to sanitize frames between patients as it is very effective. UV light helps cleanse the environment because of its ability to penetrate into deeper surfaces. Inside the rays of the Sun is the short wavelength of the light called Ultraviolet light or UV light. Our body also benefits by synthesizing Vitamin D from the skin absorbing sun light. The rays from the Sun feeds vegetations which in turn creates oxygen for humans and food for growth as well as keeps the planet at a suitable temperature for survival. The Sun has so many benefits for life to exist in the green, water abundant planet called Earth. Our mornings beam with golden rays of the foundation of life for our great planet.
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