Summer hazards affecting eye health

“Particularly in the summer months, the sun’s rays coming into direct contact with the eye can cause ultraviolet (UV) burns in the transparent layer in front of the eye and damage to the visual center in the retinal layer. UV rays cloud the lens of the eye and can cause cataracts. It is known to cause cancer in the skin covering the eyelids and conjunctiva layer as well as in other parts of the body. Dr. Emrah Altıparmak stated that this hazard can be prevented from causing harm. Altıparmak stated that the eye has many natural protection systems to protect it from harmful rays: “The fact that the eyes are in the protective bone structure, the eyebrows, nose, cheeks, eyelids and iris layer protect the eye from excessive light. . In times however, and environments in which the amount of these rays entering the eye increases, the protective effect of these layers decreases and both the eye and the nerve layer can be damaged.

Quality glasses are a must: “We should use sunglasses in summer and outdoors to protect our eyes from the harmful rays of the sun,” says Prof. Doctor Emrah Altıparmak said, “Avoid direct contact with the sun between 10am – 4pm when the sun is upright. Those with blue and green eyes, those with a genetic risk of macular degeneration, those who have had surgery on their eyes, and those who have had laser treatment are particularly at risk. prof. Dr. Emrah Altıparmak stated that the sunglasses to be purchased should block UV-A and UV-B rays by 99-100%. Acıbadem Ankara Hospital Eye Health and Diseases Specialist Professor Dr. are preferred, if lesser known brands are purchased they must ensure they meet certain standards. It should be noted that there is a certificate that states Care should be taken that the frame is wide enough and as close to the eye as possible.