UV are ultraviolet light rays from the sun that are damaging to the skin and eyes over time. There are different types of UV rays, including UVB rays which make up 5% of the sun’s rays. The best UV protection is a rating of UV 400, which blocks 99% to 100% of UVB rays. Then, there are UVA rays that make up 95% of the sun’s rays. These are more damaging and penetrate deep into the skin. UV protected lenses block wavelengths up to 400 nanometers and block 75% to 90% of visible light from the sun. UV protection is important because it reduces the risks of macular degeneration – which affects central vision, cataracts – cloudiness in the clear lens of the eye, and photokeratitis – exposure to ultraviolet rays that damage the cornea. Sunlight exposure throughout your lifetime is inevitable, so it’s important to know how polarized and UV differ in protecting your vision.
Sometimes it’s easy to tell what’s causing the burning sensation in your eyes. However, burning eyes can have simple to complex causes. For example, your eyes might burn if you get chemicals in them, such as shampoo ingredients, chlorine from a swimming pool, or sunscreen. Other common irritants that can make your eyes burn include makeup, skin moisturizers, soap and cleaning products.
We have a somewhat unique stance when it comes to being a local business: serving your community should go beyond the products and services you provide. Every year, one of the things we focus on is giving back in ways that will directly impact the people that live in the Central Valley. To EYE-Q doctors […]
There are so many reasons to celebrate this season, but we have another to share: EYE-Q recently reached the Visionary level of giving for Community Medical Centers! We are honored to support CMC, and are eager to continue to be partners and leaders of healthcare in the Central Valley. Check out this blog on the […]
During the holidays, it’s easy to be tempted by all of the delicious foods around you. Unfortunately, some of them may be more trouble than they’re worth, full of fat and sugar. If you eat enough of these foods without balancing your diet with healthier meals and plenty of exercise, you could become overweight, putting […]