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Protect Your Eyes Against UV Rays

Anytime we go outside, especially here in sunny Southern California, we are exposed to UV rays. These UV rays can have certain benefits, but also some harmful effects.
UV rays are a form of electromagnetic radiation emitted by the sun. They have a wavelength slightly lower than that of light. What does that mean? Well, it means that you can’t really see them but they are soaking into your body.
These invisible rays do have some benefits, including:

Improves mood
Strengthens bones and muscles
Strengthens our immune system
Treats certain skin conditions, like psoriasis
Gives us a tan!

Unfortunately, too much of any good thing can have harmful effects, including:

Skin cancer
Wrinkling
Premature aging
Macular Degeneration
Cataracts
Pterygium
Cancers of the eyelids

Are Contacts For You?

The vast majority of people requiring vision correction can wear contact lenses without any problems. New materials and lens care technologies have made today’s contacts more comfortable, safer and easier to wear. Consider the questions and answers below to help assess whether they’re an option you should consider.

Contact lens wear may be difficult if:

Your eyes are severely irritated by allergies
You work in an environment with lots of dust or chemicals
You have an overactive thyroid, uncontrolled diabetes, or severe arthritis in your hands
Your eyes are overly dry due to pregnancy or medications you are taking

After a thorough eye examination, your suitability for contact lenses and the specific contact lens option that best meets your requirements will be determined.

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Protect Your Eyes Against UV Rays

Unfortunately, too much of any good thing can have harmful effects, including:

Are Contacts For You?

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