Exposure to sunlight for a long time and can continually cause problems in the eye. What are the symptoms when the eyes have sunburn? Symptoms range from eye redness, irritation, watery, sore and itchy like there is sand or dust in the eye. Sunburn eyes are also usually marked by blurred eye sight and temporary vision loss. Many people mistake these symptoms are caused by too much chlorine or sea water while swimming. But the symptoms are actually quite different.
"Sunburned eyes feel gritty, like there is dust in it. Meanwhile, if your eyes are exposed to much chlorine or sea water, usually feels uncomfortable, but no pain," says Jan Bergmanson, OD, PhD, professor at the University of Houston College of Optometry, Houston, Texas, as quoted from Galtime.
Keep in mind, sun exposure may not cause immediate effects felt in the eye. But the cumulative impact is felt in a long time. If not prevented, the risk of interference with the eye will be higher in the future. The long-term effects can include cataracts, skin cancer and even benign tumors in the eyelids and surrounding skin tissue.
What can be done to prevent sunburn eyes? The American Oprometric Association recommends you always wear sunglasses that have UV coating and a wide-brimmed hat. Choose sunglasses that have a layer of protection against the sun for 75 to 90 percent, and was able to block 95 percent of UV rays A and B. 99 percent of UV sunglasses should be worn every time you leave the house, even during cloudy weather though.
Wearing colored contact lenses can also be the solution, although the effect is not as good as sunglasses. Dr. January advised to wear gray contact lenses, especially when driving. The gray color can reduce the intensity of exposure to UV rays entering the eye than other colors.
So what can be done if it is exposed to sunburn eyes? Avoid outdoor activities and use eye drops coat the surface of the eye that serve to relieve irritation. If the effect is still mild, sunburn symptoms will usually disappear within a few days or weeks. But when it does not go away, the pain increased and the symptoms worsen, immediately see an eye specialist for further treatment was given.
What can be done to prevent sunburn eyes? The American Oprometric Association recommends you always wear sunglasses that have UV coating and a wide-brimmed hat. Choose sunglasses that have a layer of protection against the sun for 75 to 90 percent, and was able to block 95 percent of UV rays A and B. 99 percent of UV sunglasses should be worn every time you leave the house, even during cloudy weather though.
Wearing colored contact lenses can also be the solution, although the effect is not as good as sunglasses. Dr. January advised to wear gray contact lenses, especially when driving. The gray color can reduce the intensity of exposure to UV rays entering the eye than other colors.
So what can be done if it is exposed to sunburn eyes? Avoid outdoor activities and use eye drops coat the surface of the eye that serve to relieve irritation. If the effect is still mild, sunburn symptoms will usually disappear within a few days or weeks. But when it does not go away, the pain increased and the symptoms worsen, immediately see an eye specialist for further treatment was given.