Ultraviolet or UV radiation can cause damage to the eyes. You may not notice it right away. But it is cummulative over the course of your life. Once threshold is reached, major eye problems will set in. These include cataracts and age related macular degeneration or AMD, the top causes of vision loss among adults.

UV can damage the eye lens. The eye lens does not repair themselves when damaged. UV can also speed up the senescence of the lens and the retina. Either way, these can lead to various eye diseases like cataracts or age related macular degeneration, AMD, which are among the top causes of vision loss among adults.

Sunlight is the major source of UV but there are also man-made ultraviolet sources like several types of UV lamps, arc welding, and mercury vapour lamps. The more you are exposed to UV, the more likely you are to suffer permanent damage to your eyes.

Some of us cannot avoid excessive UV exposure for a variety of reasons like we love the outdoors or our occupation involves going outdoors or handling UV- emitting devices.

All things equal, some people are more highly vulnerable to UV than others. These include those who had cataracts surgery whose artificial lenses are not the kind that absorbs UV. Also, some people are taking medications which happen to enhance the effect of UV radiation form sunlight or other sources. These include drugs used in the treatment of high blood pressure, certain antibiotics (tetracyclines, sulfonamides), some cosmetics, birth control pills, diuretics and thiazine tranquilizers

If you are at risk or highly vulnerable from UV radiation, common advice is to reduce exposure through proper eye protection and hats that block UV rays. What if eyes have already been exposed or is constantly exposed? What if it is impossible to avoid UV exposure 100 percent of the time?

Ethos UK suggests a formulation that rejuvenates the eyes and reverses the senescence of the eyes as well. This is Endymion Bright Eyes Drops, 1% N-Acetyl-L-Carnosine, a unique formulation of lubricants, an anti-glycating agent, and antioxidant, which penetrates and protects the lipid tissues of the eyes against light damage. It is also a natural remedy for cataracts and AMD if they happen to be there already.

Put a drop of Bright Eyes before starting your day or in the evening after exposure to damaging UV to avoid major eye problems.

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