Watch Out for the Winter Sun

While many feel as though their eyes are only in danger during the summer months when the sun is burning bright, this is a myth that needs to be debunked. Because, in reality, the winter sun’s ultraviolet (UV) rays are just as strong.

Protect Your Eyes

When the cooler weather set in, did you put away your sunglasses? Well, it’s time to bring them back out, as your eyes need just as much protection now as they did from the summer’s UV rays.

When headed outside on a winter day, make sure to pack appropriately.

First and foremost, sunglasses. If needed, keep one pair at home and another in your car so that you never have to worry about being without your shades.

If taking a trip this winter to snow ski or participate in another winter sport, reflective sports goggles are the first thing you should pack in your suitcase.

When attending an outdoor sporting event, pack a hat in addition to your sunglasses in order to have extra protection against the winter sun. Sunscreen is also a must when outdoors. Just because the temperature has decreased doesn’t mean you can’t suffer from a burn this time of year. In fact, 80 percent of the sun’s harmful UV rays can pass through even on a cloudy day.

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