UV radiation from the sun can damage the lens of your eye, making it difficult to see. It can also cause cataracts and other eye conditions, as well as contribute to macular degeneration. Additionally, UV exposure over time can lead to vision loss.
Long-term effects of UV exposure on the eyes
The most common long-term effects of UV exposure on the eyes are cataracts and macular degeneration. Cataracts are a common form of eye disease that causes the lens of your eye to become cloudy and clouded over, impairing your ability to see. Macular degeneration is a condition in which the area at the back of your eye that becomes damaged and starts to die off. This can cause vision loss and even require surgery to replace lost parts of your retina.
Short-term effects of UV exposure on the eyes
In addition to causing long-term damage to the eyes, short-term exposure to UV radiation