The sun supports all life on our planet, but its life-giving rays also pose dangers. The American Optometric Association reminds us about ultraviolet (UV) radiation, the sun’s primary dangerous rays.

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UV rays harm your eyes more than you think. Here's how to keep your eyes safe when you're having fun in the sun. Jessica was a writer on the Wellness team, with a focus on health technology, eye care, ...

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KATV) — Dr. Byron Wilkes with McFarland Eye Care explains how we should be protecting our eyes from UV light. Too much sun can damage the eyes. As with skin damage, it is the ...

The radiant warmth of the sun, while comforting, conceals a potential threat to our eye health. Many are aware of the necessity of shielding their skin from the sun’s harmful ultraviolet (UV) ...

While category 4 sunglasses are ideal for high-glare conditions like snow or water, they shouldn't be worn while driving at any time. Those with a lens category of 0 or 1 are generally considered ...

Cumulative lifetime exposure to intermediate levels of total ultraviolet (UV) radiation, UVA, and UVB was associated with an increased risk of early age-related macular degeneration (AMD). There were ...

Doctors presented multiple cases of ultraviolet-photokeratitis caused by the increasingly popular germicidal lamps used during the COVID-19 pandemic. Bascom Palmer Eye Institute People trying to kill ...

The FDA is reminding people not to use certain brands of ultraviolet wands because they may produce unsafe levels of radiation. Ultraviolet wands are used to disinfect items and kill germs. The FDA ...

WASHINGTON (WUSA9) -- Summer is finally upon us. As we spend more time outside soaking up the sun, we are always reminded to protect our skin from ultraviolet rays. Dr. Andrea Morris of GW Medical ...

The agency recommended that consumers avoid using the disinfection products because of high levels of radiation that could damage skin or eyes. By McKenna Oxenden The U.S. Food and Drug Administration ...