--- title: "Sun Protection: Healthy Eyes and Healthy Skin" description: Protect your family's eyes and skin from harmful UV rays this summer. 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Did you know your eyes also need protection from the sun year-round but especially during the summertime? Just like the sun can cause skin damage, it can also cause eye damage in the short and long run. Over time, chronic or long-term exposure to sun rays can increase your chance of getting cataracts (when the lens becomes opaque). While this may not be visible, pterygiums (fleshy growths on the outer eye) can be visible and indicate long-term sun exposure. Broad-brimmed hats can help protect both your skin and eyes from those harmful UV rays. Also, don’t forget to use your sun protecting glasses! Sunglasses can be an affordable way to help protect your eyes. Something to keep in mind is that sunglasses with side shields or thick sides/rims may offer more protection and sun blocking power than glasses with thin rims. Make sure the sunglasses state they block 100% of harmful UV rays. Both adults and kids can benefit from sun protection. Just like a child’s skin is more sensitive, a child’s eyes may also be more sensitive and prone to sun damage. Just because it’s cloudy does not mean it’s ok to *not* wear sunscreen or wear good eye protection. When going outdoors, try to avoid the peak sun hours of 10 am to 4 pm. If you are going outside, be sure to wear protective clothing, hats, broad spectrum sunscreen, and sunglasses. It’s never recommended to use indoor tanning beds! Sunscreen is one of the easiest and more affordable ways to protect your skin from the sun. Ideally, SPF of 30 or higher is recommended. Make sure it says broad spectrum somewhere on the label and don't forget to reapply every 2 hours! Staying in the shade and wearing protective clothing (often labeled as having UPF protection) is also a good way to protect both your skin and eyes. Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the U.S. About 20% of Americans will develop it by the age of 70 and having more than 5 burns doubles your risk for melanoma! It’s important to keep these points in mind for adults and children, regardless of skin tone, race, or ethnicity. If you have any questions, be sure to ask your doctor about it at your next visit! *Dr. Adonai Paz is a resident physician who sees patients of all ages and provides obstetrical services at Lone Star Family Health Center, a non-profit 501(c)(3) Federally Qualified Health Center operating facilities in Conroe, Spring, Willis, Grangerland, Huntsville and Magnolia and serving as home to a fully integrated Family Medicine Residency Program to increase the number of Family Medicine physicians for Texas and our community.* ## Related Articles [![Headshot of Adonai Paz, M.D.](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Adonai%20Paz%2c%20M.D..jpg?width=500&name=Adonai%20Paz%2c%20M.D..jpg)](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/childrens-eye-health-and-safety-month) [Eyes](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/tag/eyes) --- ### [Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/childrens-eye-health-and-safety-month) Keeping children's eyes healthy starts early! 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