Question 1

does the anti-reflective coating on my eyeglasses provide sun protection for my eyes?

Accepted Answer

No: No this does not. This requires treatment using special chemical agents.

Question 2

is there any harm to the eyes if my glasses reflect sun back into my eyes? as around 4 o'clock i come back from my classes and i have high myopia. the sun behind me and i see sun reflecting on my prescription glasses and it irritates my eyes?

Accepted Answer

: You can get prescription sun glasses made.

Question 3

are your eyes sensitive to sun? can they burn?

Accepted Answer

Yes: The surface lining of the front of the eye is a skin, with many biochemical characteristics in common with ordinary skin.  So it can burn from sunlight (wear sunglasses), tanning bed light ( they usually supply an eye cover) and uv light burns such as arc welding and accidental electrical light sparking.  All of these can create a painful "sunburn" of the front of the eye.

Question 4

after lasek surger, after how long can i expose my eyes to sun, ?

Accepted Answer

Sunglasses ok: After any refractive procedure you can go in the sun with sunglasses at anytime depending your comfort level.  You must wear 100% uv protected sun glasses all the time especially after lasek for 6 months not to get any scarring on your cornea.

Question 5

my eyes is most time red after alot of stress or my stay in the sun, pls advice?

Accepted Answer

Probably dry/exposur: Your eyes are probably showing the effects of dryness with redness of the white parts, scratchiness, blurring, tearing, and discomfort. Sun, wind, dust exposure can intensify the redness. Try sunglasses and artificial tears that you can buy over the counter. If no help, see an eye MD. Good luck.

Question 6

can skin damage below my eyes be caused by the sun reflection off my sunglasses?

Accepted Answer

No: You sunglasses protect your eyes from damaging uv rays. The don't cause reflection toward your skin. You should wear sunglasses  whenever you are in the sun.

Question 7

when im in the sun my eyes turn yellow when im in home thy are yellow but not noticeable?

Accepted Answer

Yellow eyes: Yellow eyes can be a sign of jaundice, which is caused by elevated levels of bilirubin in the bloodstream. There are several dangerous conditions which cause jaundice. You need a blood test right away to check your liver enzymes, and also direct and total bilirubin. Imaging of the abdomen with CT or ultrasound may also be needed.

Question 8

hi there iv had big blotchs in my eye vision for 3 days now iv been to dr but they didnt no what the problem was ? its like iv been look at the sun

Accepted Answer

Vision test: It is time for your vision test rand correction as necessary. Go to a licensed ophthalmologist and not necessarily  an optometrist, who can give you glasses if cleared by ophthalmologist. Feel better

Question 9

is it normal for eyes to hurt in bright light i.e sunlight? my eyes hurt in bright sunlight even when iam not looking directly into the sun. is this normal?

Accepted Answer

: Light sensitivity has many possible etiologies. People with light colored eyes usually are more light sensitive than others, this is not progressive. The main cause I have seen is dryness of the eye surface, this is easily treated with over the counter lubricating eye drops. Cataract and inflammation inside the eye are less common causes but need to be evaluated.

Question 10

what causes my eyes to be bloodshot after being in the sun?

Accepted Answer

Sunburn: If you aren't protecting your eyes, the conjunctival can get irradiated by uv radiation.  They get burned.  If this is the case, lifting an eyelid will show no redness because the lid blocked the sunlight.

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A member asked:

Does the anti-reflective coating on my eyeglasses provide sun protection for my eyes?

A member asked:

Is there any harm to the eyes if my glasses reflect sun back into my eyes? as around 4 o'clock i come back from my classes and i have high myopia. the sun behind me and i see sun reflecting on my prescription glasses and it irritates my eyes?

A member asked:

Are your eyes sensitive to sun? can they burn?

A member asked:

After lasek surger, after how long can i expose my eyes to sun, ?

A member asked:

My eyes is most time red after alot of stress or my stay in the sun, pls advice?

A member asked:

Can skin damage below my eyes be caused by the sun reflection off my sunglasses?

A member asked:

When im in the sun my eyes turn yellow when im in home thy are yellow but not noticeable?

A member asked:

Hi there iv had big blotchs in my eye vision for 3 days now iv been to dr but they didnt no what the problem was ? its like iv been look at the sun

A member asked:

Is it normal for eyes to hurt in bright light i.e sunlight? my eyes hurt in bright sunlight even when iam not looking directly into the sun. is this normal?

A member asked:

What causes my eyes to be bloodshot after being in the sun?

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