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=== Protection === | === Protection === | ||
Excessive exposure to [[ultraviolet radiation]] (UV) can cause short-term and long-term ocular problems such as [[photokeratitis]], | Excessive exposure to [[ultraviolet radiation]] (UV) can cause short-term and long-term ocular problems such as [[photokeratitis]], snow blindness, [[cataract]]s, [[pterygium]], and various [[eye cancer]]s.<ref name="CCA">Cancer Council Australia; Centre for Eye Research Australia.[http://www.cancer.org.au/documents/Pos_St_Eye_Protection_AUG05.pdf "Position Statement: Eye Protection." August 2005.]</ref> Medical experts often advise the public on the importance of wearing sunglasses to protect the eyes from UV<ref name="CCA"/>. In the European Union, a [[CE mark]] identifies glasses fulfilling quality regulations. In the preparation for [[solar eclipse]]s, health authorities often warn against looking at the sun through sunglasses alone. | ||
There is no demonstrated correlation between high prices and increased UV protection. A 1995 study reported that "Expensive brands and polarizing sunglasses do not guarantee optimal UVA protection." | There is no demonstrated correlation between high prices and increased UV protection. A 1995 study reported that "Expensive brands and polarizing sunglasses do not guarantee optimal UVA protection." | ||
