Post Laser Eye Surgery Sun Protection

People who have had retinal problems, cataract or laser surgery, or take certain medications (including tetracycline, sulfa drugs, birth-control pills, diuretics and tranquilizers) are at increased risk of UV eye damage.

Generally speaking, the more time you spend outside, the more UV radiation your eyes and skin are exposed to. It’s very likely that environmental changes, particularly the ongoing depletion of the stratospheric ozone layer, make your eyes more vulnerable to damage than in the past. You need to be particularly careful when the sun's rays are the most intense, during the summer and spring, especially between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.

Sunglasses are a must, but some are much better than others. Before you try on a new pair, check to make sure they have 100 percent protection against both types of ultraviolet radiation: UVA and UVB. They age your skin and cause sunburns. Both types can also give you skin cancer, as well as damage your retina, cornea and your eye's clear lens.

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