UV SAFETY TIPS

IT’S TIME TO BECOME SUN SMART

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July is UV Safety Awareness Month and while the sun’s warmth feels great, don’t forget that the sun emits radiation known as Ultraviolet A (UV-A) and Ultraviolet B (UV-B) rays.

UV-B rays have short wavelengths that reach the outer layer of your skin, while UV-A rays have longer wavelengths that can penetrate the skin’s middle layer.

UV SAFETY TIPS FROM THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OPHTHALMOLOGY

1 Don't Focus On Color Or Darkness Of Sunglass Lenses:

Select sunglasses that block UV rays. Don't be deceived by color or cost. The ability to block UV light is not dependent on the price tag or how dark the sunglass lenses are.

2 Check for 100 percent UV protection: