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Will opening your eyes during a tanning bed session cause damage/ eye cancer?

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Dr. Brian Lawenda answered

Specializes in Radiation Oncology

It can...: Tanning is the result of the damaging effects of ultraviolet light on the skin. If the eyes are exposed to intense uv light, the surface of the eye (cornea), lens and retina can all be damaged. Skin cancer is the most concerning risk from tanning. I would always wear eye protection when exposed to intense uv light.

Answered 6/4/2017

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A member asked:

Will opening your eyes during a tanning bed session cause damage/ eye cancer?

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