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Just wandering if sunlight can harm your eyes?
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Possibly: I've read that people who wear sun glasses most of their lives have half the risk of cataract formation, and half the risk of developing macular degeneration. I recommend sunglasses when ever you spend extended periods outdoors, especially if you have had cataract surgery.
Answered 9/23/2016
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Yes: Depends on if looking at it directly (solar retinopathy). If outdoor in the sunlight all the time without uv protection, can lead to increased cataract formation possibly pterygium.
Answered 4/23/2012
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