NATIONAL SUNGLASS DAY!

Today is National Sunglass Day 2015! A great day for Dr. Annie to get the message out to the country:

Sunglasses are important!

 

Sun damage accumulates in our eyes and is a major contributing factor in several eye conditions :

Sunburned eyes AKA “photokeratitis” – A short term problem but painful!

Early cataracts

Macular degeneration (#1 cause of blindness in the U.S.)

Melanoma of the eye (Yes! Our eyes have pigment cells just like our skin)

Wrinkles around the eye – they come from sun damage not just aging!!

 

Check out the Today Show segment with Dr. Annie explaining below!