SURFER’S EYE – WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW!

You’ve heard of Surfer’s Ear, but what about Surfer’s Eye? In this column, Jessie addresses what you need to know about potential long-term damage from the sun and UV rays to your eyes.

By Dr. Jessie Stone

Undoubtedly, over-exposure to the sun can harm your skin, but the same applies to your eyes too! Ultra-violet radiation from the sun’s rays over time can cause adaptations by your body. These can be thought of as a protective reaction by the body initially, but they can ultimately lead to problems down the line. Surfer’s Eye occurs as a result of overexposure to the sun (just as Surfer’s Ear develops as a result of overexposure to cold water). WHAT ARE THESE GROWTHS ON MY EYEBALL, AND WHAT CAUSES THEM? Overexposure to the sun and UV radiation can cause the growth of yellowish bumps on your eye. These normally occur between the iris of your eye and its inner edge, near your nose, or on the outer edge, near the corner of your…

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Kayak Session (Digital) - 1 Issue, Winter 2019

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