Anderson Cooper’s Eyeburn: How Common Is Eye Damage From The Sun?

Anderson Cooper told viewers that he sunburnt his eyes during a recent trip to Portugal and went blind for 36 hours. The injury occurred while he was on the water, without sunglasses, for an extended period of time. It turns out that, even during the winter, it's necessary to protect your eyes from dangerous rays,

Anderson Cooper told viewers that he sunburnt his eyes during a recent trip to Portugal and went blind for 36 hours. The injury occurred while he was on the water, without sunglasses, for an extended period of time. It turns out that, even during the winter, it's necessary to protect your eyes from dangerous rays, particularly when they're reflected off bright surfaces such as snow. To keep your eyes safe, wear sunglasses and a hat with a three inch brim.

TIME Healthland, 12/5/2012

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