The Vision Council’s Special Report Educates Consumers on UV Exposure, Dangers of Sun’s Ultraviolet Rays

ALEXANDRIA, Va.—Many Americans are unaware of the vision damage caused by prolonged exposure to the sun's ultraviolet (UV) rays, according to The Vision Council's 2014 Sun Protection Survey. The Vision Council is working to educate consumers on the long and short-term eye benefits provided by the frequent use of UV-protective sunglasses— a habit that less than half of Americans (46 percent) are practicing, the survey said.   The Vision Council's latest report titled "Picture This: A Lifetime of UV Eye Protection" provides a detailed, easy-to-understand look at the damage sun exposure can inflict on the eyes at every age—from childhood into the senior years, and features information about eye protection habits, how to better protect the eyes, and which sunglasses to choose.   See more