Summertime presents a great opportunity for outdoor sports, cookouts, and sunbathing. Â Despite the warmth of the sun, the sun can cause damage to skin and eyes. Â In the past 30 years, the incidence of skin cancer exceeds all other cancers.1 Â Eyelids are particular susceptible to skin cancer. Excessive sun exposure can also lead to damage in the macula.
Wearing sunscreen is a necessity in today’s environment. Â Remember it needs to be reapplied throughout the day. Â Additionally, sunglasses that protect for UVA and UVB rays should be worn when in the sun. They should also be large enough to cover your eyelids. Wearing a hat will give added protection to the upper eyelids and scalp.
Stop by Keamy Eye & Laser Centre and let us help you become sun protected.
Reference 1: The Skin Cancer Foundation. Skin cancer facts. Skin Cancer Foundation Web site. http://www.skincancer.org/skin-cancer-information/skin-cancer-facts. Accessed June 22, 2012.