2023-05-31 18:30:57
Solar radiation has many negative effects, not only on the skin but also on the eyes. Children can protect their skin from the sun by applying cream, but are sunglasses necessary for children? Next we are going to solve this doubt that may arise.
What effects does solar radiation have on the eyes?
Sunlight can be divided according to its wavelength and the one that matters most is ultraviolet radiation (UV), which can be further divided into ultraviolet B (UVB) and ultraviolet A (UVA). In addition, there is also ultraviolet C radiation (UVC), although it does not reach the earth as it is trapped
It is UVB radiation that, upon reaching the eye, is mainly absorbed by the cornea and the effects are detrimental. So intense exposure to UVB radiation can cause photokeratitis, something that is very typical when we go to the snow or the mountains and we don’t wear sunglasses. For its part, UVA radiation is capable of crossing the cornea and reaching the retina.
Sunglasses for children yes or no
If they are going to be exposed to sunlight for a long time, you should protect the eyes of the little ones with children’s sunglasses. It is best to use models with protective filters against solar radiation. Although before analyzing the different filters, what you need is to have common sense.
That is why, to children’s sunglasses, you can add a hat. This supplement helps reduce eye exposure to solar radiation. In addition, it must be taken into account that solar radiation is not the same in the different seasons of the year and that it varies greatly depending on the area in which you live.
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