UV exposure to the eyes
Did you know?
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The eyes are the only internal tissues of the body directly exposed to UV light
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40% of annual UV exposure occurs when we are not in full Sunlight
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90% of visible premature ageing is caused by UV damages
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3.2 million people go blind very year due to prolonged UV exposure
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UV accelerates the appearance of cataracts: 20 million surgeries are performed every year worldwide
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Children’s annual UV exposure is 3 times higher than that of an adult’s.