Your Health UV Contacts Sunlight and the Eye Sunlight is made up of waves of light known as ultraviolet radiation.
Most people know too much sunlight can leave a nasty sunburn.
The sun s rays can also be damaging to the eyes. The symptoms are usually reversible, lasting only one to two days. It commonly occurs after a long day at the beach without eye protection. The growth can extend to the cornea and block vision. Although the abnormal tissue can be surgically removed, it often grows back.