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Lasik Vision Eyecare And UV Ray Protection
Another important benefit of having Lasik Vision is the use of
sunglasses. Anyone who has had eyeglasses for more than a day
realizes the inconvenience of having to carry 2 sets of glasses
if protection from the suns UV radiation is a consideration.
Laser Eye surgery can correct your vision to the point where
eyeglasses aren't needed any longer. This opens up the whole
world of off the shelf sunglasses for personal use. With Lasik
Vision, no more are you required to just select a second set of
spectacles from the optometrist but can now go into any sunglass
store and pick any of the latest sunglass fashion designs.
This is important because everyday no matter if it's cloudy or
sunny outside we are exposed to UV radiation. UV radiation is
invisible so we don't even realize that it is there. Just as
these rays can damage the skin they can also damage the eye. The
most common condition is photokeratitis, which is similar to a
sunburn. Your eyes will hurt, be red, be sensitive to light and
tear up a lot. These symptoms usually pass with no permanent
damage to the eye. However, long and prolonged unprotected
exposure can harm your eyes. This type of damage can raise your
risk for cataracts, which is a clouding of the lens of your eye
or damage your retina. Both of these conditions are serious to
your eyes and often can't be reversed.
UV radiation is the low frequency light waves that are produced
by the sun. There are three forms of UV: UVA, UVB, and UVC. Our
earth's atmosphere filters UVC so it is not a real concern. UVB
causes sunburns, cataracts and in the carcinogenic segment these
rays can penetrate the thin cloud layers even in up to three
feet of water. These are the rays of most concern to us. UVA is
the cause of sun related drug reactions. Adults and children
alike are subjected to the effects of the UV radiation. Over
time UV radiation can cause severe damage to the eyes.
Fortunately, this damage can be prevented by wearing sunglasses
with at least 99% UV protection. If you wear prescription eye
glasses, an optician can also use your prescription for
sunglasses. Hence the problem with not having Lasik surgery to
correct your vision.
To give us enough protection from the suns damaging rays we need
sunglasses that absorb at least 99% of UV radiation. You can
purchase sunglasses with UV protection just about anywhere as
long as they aren't a special prescription. If you need to
read or if you need your glasses all the time you can purchase
prescription glasses with ample sun protection at a much higher
cost. Once you have Lasik surgery this cost can be greatly
decreased when you purchase sunglasses.Your lenses should be
gray, green or brown and the larger the lenses the better. The
wrap around lens provides even better protection. You can even
get contact lenses that filter out UV rays. These should not
replace sunglasses altogether but they do help screen out light
that comes in around your sunglasses. Also available from your
eye doctor are photocromic lenses which change color when
exposed to light. These lenses offer a lot of protection on an
everyday level. However not all of these lenses block out 100%
of UV so it is important to discuss this option with your
optometrist.
The benefit though is not having to carry 2 sets of glasses or
deal with the daily contact lens cleaning and maintenance
routine. Lasik Vision surgery, is a solid alternative with many
benefits. Find out today what your options are concerning Lasik
Vision surgery. Talk with your eyedoctor and they can recommend
a good Lasik surgeon and discuss your options. Don't be left out
of the loop and start enjoying the benefits to having Lasik
Laser Eye Surgery today. And you can say good bye to contact
lenses and eyeglasses forever.