Preventing UV Light Damage to Your Eyes

It'll take just 60 seconds of your time to watch our Health Watch video to learn about preventing UV light damage to your eyes. Ultraviolet (UV) light can cause damage to all parts of the eye, leading to eye issues including vision impairment, cataracts and retinal degeneration. Most of this dangerous UV light exposure comes from sunlight, but can also come from workplace exposure. Learn from Juan Ding, OD, optometrist at UMass Memorial Eye Center, how UV light hurts your eyes and what you can do to protect your eyes. Related: Your Eyes Need Sun Protection Too