In addition to being very nice to see children with sunglasses, it is very necessary that they use them to prevent damage to their delicate eyes.
It is true that we think of sunscreen and hat but not so much about eye protection. In a pool or on the beach it is common to see the little boys smeared with cream, but almost none or very few wear sunglasses.
Not using them puts the vision of children in danger by ignoring the damage that ultraviolet (UV) rays can cause to their eyes. There are special models for babies and toddlers with anatomical shape and straps so they can play quietly without feeling them.
According to a study by British eye doctors, at age 18, 80 percent of the calculated UV rays have been absorbed in a lifetime. That is, like the skin, the eyes also have memory.
The first three years of life are vital, especially if we take into account that during this stage the eyes are more vulnerable to sun damage than those of adults because the cornea, lens and optical fluids are clearer in children. , making light enter the retina more easily.
As a consequence, exposure to UV rays increases the risk of cataracts and other vision diseases in the long term.
Therefore, they suggest that it is very important that parents become aware that in summer we must protect children from the sun in an integral way. I mean that in addition to the skin, we also have to take into account the protection of other parts of the body such as lips and hair and of course, eyes,.
