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I'm wondering why are uva&uvb sunglasses suggested as a way to maintain the health of your eyes?
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Damage to tissue: The ultraviolet light causes damage to all tissues that it interacts with. The most important damage are macular degeneration, cataract formation, and conjunctival growth such as ptrygium, and basal and squamous cell cancers of the lids!
Answered 6/1/2019
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