The most commonly transmitted eye disease is pinkeye, which is a highly infectious disease characterized by itching, redness, swelling and increased secretion. Impetigo, viral or bacterial infections, cold sores and various other sores also are on the transferable disease list. If you think these diseases only happen in salons, think again. Try cleaning them with a disinfectant on a regular basis. Eyelids will not tan, they will burn.
Ultraviolet damage is cumulative.
Closing your eyes does not protect them from potential ultraviolet damage. The short-term health risk is a corneal burn, which is a sunburn on the surface of the eye. These burns show up within a few hours of overexposure and are characterized by increased sensitivity, a burning sensation and excessive tearing. The effects apparently are temporary and usually disappear within a day or so. The long-term health risk includes brunescent cataracts, which is a clouding or a pigmentation of the lens within the eye.