Private Batıgöz Health Group Ophthalmology and Diseases Specialist Op. Dr. Hüseyin Dundar drew attention to the effects of harmful UV rays emitted by the sun on eye health.
Underlining that it is important to protect the eyes from the harmful rays of the sun, Op. Dr. Hüseyin Dundar conveyed the precautions that can be taken to protect the eyes from the sun.
Dundar listed the main eye diseases caused by harmful UV rays emitted by the sun as follows:
“Although pterygium, familial predisposition is important, the most important reason for its formation is UV rays. In addition to complaints of redness, stinging, watering in the eye, it can also cause decreased vision. Allergic Conjunctivitis, more commonly known as eye allergy, is a recurrent disease that occurs with symptoms such as eye burning, stinging, itching, and watering, and is seen in the spring and summer months. When the patient's body is allergic, asthma and allergic rhinitis may accompany. Corneal burn is an eye disease that occurs as a result of damage to the cornea, which is caused by the harmful rays of the sun and is accompanied by burning in the eye, redness, watering in the eye and pain.
Referring to the measures that can be taken to protect the eyes from the sun, Op. Dr. Hüseyin Dundar said, “Macular degeneration is also known as yellow spot disease among the people. Although it is a disease that can be caused by UV rays and causes permanent vision damage, it is underlined that patients with familial predisposition should definitely be protected from the sun. Cataract is a disease that occurs as a result of opacity of the lens inside the eye and reduces vision. Besides age, environmental factors are important in its formation, and it is known that UV exposure increases the frequency of cataracts. The use of glasses and a cap with a visor is an important factor to protect the eyes from the harmful effects of the sun, and while choosing sunglasses, care should be taken to ensure that they are CE certified and 100% UV protected. . ” he used the phrase.