Photokeratitis describes damage to the eye due to ultraviolet (UV) ray exposure. It can cause pain and blurry vision. Using protective eyewear, such as sunglasses, can help to prevent photokeratitis.
You might be vigilant when it comes to protecting your skin from harmful UV radiation, but are you protecting your eyes, too? It is possible to get a sunburn on your eyes. It's a condition known as ...
Ultraviolet (UV) radiation used for outdoor recreational purposes can be associated with photokeratitis, according to a brief report published online May 2 in JAMA Ophthalmology. Julia Y.Y. Chan, ...
You might be vigilant when it comes to protecting your skin from harmful UV radiation, but are you protecting your eyes, too? "Sunburned eyes" is a condition called photokeratitis. Here's what causes ...
The next time you get ready to head to the beach or ski slopes, take a moment to remember that eyes can get sunburned the same way skin can. When your eyes get too much exposure to UV light, temporary ...
According to the Cleveland Clinic, snow blindness is a form of photokeratitis, which is a temporary, painful eye damage from exposure to ultraviolet (UV) light such as sunlight or reflected sunlight ...