A large number of Aussie kids are suffering from eye damage due to the sun, with doctors saying UV rays can lead to health issues including cataracts and blindness.
A cataract is a clouding in the lens of the eye.Cataracts can affect one or both eyes and can lead to blindness. In fact, cataracts are the leading cause of blindness across the globe.
Eye damage from UV rays is a serious matter. As eye surgeons, we see the devastating impact of the harsh Australian sun on eyes all too often. So today we want to bring you some facts and bust some myths about eye damage from UV rays, so that Australians are equipped with the knowledge they need to protect their eyes from the sun.
It's World Glaucoma Week from March 11–17, 2018. Help promote Glaucoma Awareness Week by hosting a B.I.G. Breakfast to raise funds, using the hashtag #GlaucomaAware on social media, and downloading Glaucoma Australia's free resource pack.