Do sunglasses provide protection against certain eye diseases?
There is evidence that sunlight exposure plays a role in certain eye diseases, such as cataract, macular degeneration, pterygium, and eyelid cancer. It is a good idea to wear sunglasses with protection against ultraviolet light. Patients with or at risk for macular degeneration may also benefit from lenses which block blue wavelengths, such as yellow or amber lenses.
