FRIDAY, June 23, 2006 (HealthDay News) -- With summer here, the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) is offering some simple safety tips to protect your eyes.
Each year, more than one million eye injuries occur in the United States, 90 percent of which are preventable with safety precautions, according to the AAO.
According to the academy, "excessive exposure to ultraviolet light reflected off sand [and] pavement can temporarily burn the eye surface. Long-term exposure to ultraviolet radiation may lead to age-related macular degeneration and cataracts, both major causes of visual impairment and blindness."
Here are some of the academy's safety suggestions:
If you or a family member suffers an eye injury, seek medical help immediately.
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For more eye safety tips, visit the American Academy of Ophthalmology.