{"622232":{"#nid":"622232","#data":{"type":"news","title":"4 Reasons Why You Should Wear Sunglasses","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EYour eyes are an important part of your overall health and sunglasses are a great tool to prevent future damage. The most important benefit of wearing sunglasses is that they protect your eyes from ultraviolet (UV) light. The UV light can have harmful effects on the eyelid, cornea, lens, and retina. No matter the weather or temperature your eyes are always subject to UV exposure. June 6\u003Csup\u003Eth\u003C\/sup\u003E is national eyewear day and a great reminder to wear your sunglasses. Check out this list of four reasons why sunglasses are imperative to maintaining healthy eyes:\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPrevent harmful sun damage: \u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe UV rays that come from the sun are even stronger in the summer, so while you may love being outside, you need to protect your eyes! Increased exposure to ultraviolet light exposure (\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.aao.org\/eye-health\/tips-prevention\/sun\u0022\u003EUV)\u003C\/a\u003E can result in:\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003ESkin cancer- the area around the eyes is incredibly sensitive and oftentimes neglected when choosing eyewear.\u0026nbsp; Nearly 10% of skin cancers are found near the eyes, so doctors recommend wearing sunglasses with large lenses to cover more of the contact area.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.aao.org\/eye-health\/diseases\/pinguecula-pterygium\u0022\u003EPterygium\u003C\/a\u003E- a tissue growth over the white part of the surface of the eye that can alter the curve of the eyeball, causing astigmatism.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EGlaucoma and cataracts- both of these result in worsening vision.\u0026nbsp; Cataracts, a clouding of the eye\u0026rsquo;s lens that can blur vision. An estimated 20% of cases are caused by extended UV exposure.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\u0026nbsp;The UV exposure that results in glaucoma may result in blindness.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMay prevent migraines and headaches:\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EExtreme brightness can cause \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/americanmigrainefoundation.org\/resource-library\/tips-for-avoiding-summer-migraines-and-headaches\/\u0022\u003Emigraines\u003C\/a\u003E and headaches. This can be easily subdued by wearing sunglasses!\u0026nbsp; They can also reduce eye fatigue and eye strain, so even if you don\u0026rsquo;t get migraines, eyewear protects you day to day.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EProtection from debris:\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAlthough you may not see it, there is dust all around you.\u0026nbsp; This can get in your eyes and scratch your corneas.\u0026nbsp; This is especially true on the beach where sand and wind can cause permanent damage, but wearing sunglasses can help shield your eyes from debris.\u0026nbsp; Snow is also a large offender; it reflects about 80% of the UV rays from the sun and can actually burn your corneas.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESafer driving:\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIn\u0026nbsp;light rain during the daytime, wearing sunglasses may improve vision and reduce glares from the sun.\u0026nbsp;They can also help during sunny days when the light is very bright making it harder to see the road!\u0026nbsp; Sunglasses not only protect\u0026nbsp;your eyes, but they also keep you safe on the roads.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWhen purchasing sunglasses, look for ones that block out 99 to 100% of both UVA and UVB radiation and offer polarization, which reduces glare. In addition to sunglasses, it is important to see your doctor of optometry every year for a comprehensive eye examination. This is a good way to monitor your eye health and maintain good vision.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EYou can find more tips on ways to stay healthy at\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/health.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003Ehealth.gatech.edu\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EYour eyes are an important part of your overall health and sunglasses are a great tool to prevent future damage.\u0026nbsp;Check out this list of four reasons why sunglasses are imperative to maintaining healthy eyes.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Your eyes are an important part of your overall health and sunglasses are a great tool to prevent future damage.\u00a0Check out this list of four reasons why sunglasses are imperative to maintaining healthy eyes.\u00a0"}],"uid":"27649","created_gmt":"2019-06-04 20:59:22","changed_gmt":"2019-06-04 20:59:22","author":"Christine Kapurch","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2019-06-04T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2019-06-04T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"622231":{"id":"622231","type":"image","title":"Sunglasses","body":null,"created":"1559681776","gmt_created":"2019-06-04 20:56:16","changed":"1559681776","gmt_changed":"2019-06-04 20:56:16","alt":"","file":{"fid":"237006","name":"joshua-forbes-550906-unsplash.jpg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/joshua-forbes-550906-unsplash.jpg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/joshua-forbes-550906-unsplash.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":201550,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/images\/joshua-forbes-550906-unsplash.jpg?itok=s8LUh4fv"}}},"media_ids":["622231"],"groups":[{"id":"111091","name":"Health Services"}],"categories":[],"keywords":[{"id":"166906","name":"Stamps"},{"id":"168792","name":"health and well-being"}],"core_research_areas":[],"news_room_topics":[],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003ELibby Bocko\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EMarketing Intern | Health and Wellbeing\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"email":[],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}}}