The sun is always here…

please wear sunglasses

The invisible part of sunlight – the ultraviolet rays (UV) – are damaging to the eyes. It is easy for us to see what these invisible sun rays do to a carpet (fade the color) or to your skin (sun damage). The sun causes similar damage to the eyes, resulting in cataracts, macular degeneration, and in rare cases partially reversing the effects of Lasik. Whether you have had Lasik or not, it is very important to wear sunglasses when you are out in the sun, especially if you will be exposed to the sun for a prolonged period of time. Higher altitudes and reflecting surfaces such as snow, sand, or water increases the amount of UV light that can reach your eyes. Also, you must still be careful on cloudy days – these harmful UV rays are only partially blocked by clouds.