Summer Safety Tips: Protect Children’s Eyes In Sun, Sports Activities

Summer vacation for school-age children means outdoor play and long hours at the beach. The increased sports activity and exposure to ultraviolet rays also means an increased risk to children’s eyes, according to experts at The Vision Center at Childrens Hospital Los Angeles. New research shows that children’s eyes can be damaged from sun exposure, just like their skin.

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Filed under: Eye Health on April 16th, 2009