According to a report published by the WHO called ‘Environmental Health Criteria Monograph Ultraviolet Radiation’ UV radiation is the underlying cause for the harmful effects of on the skin, eye and immune system. Global Eyeglasses, a direct retailer of professionally made certified prescription eyeglasses and sunglasses reports that adequate UV protection and combating the effects of overexposure to sunlight is a lot more important now than ever before.
(PRBuzz) July 16, 2012 — Popular outdoor activities and recreational exposure have contributed to a dramatic increase in the incidence of skin cancer cases. Small amounts of UV radiation are beneficial in the synthesis of Vitamin D and UV based treatment is recommended for rickets, psoriasis, eczema and jaundice and several diseases. However, overexposure to sunlight harms the skin, eyes, and the immune system.
According to WHO estimates, 20 percent of the 12 to 15 million cases of blindness reported annually across the globe due to cataract are triggered by sun exposure. Since the early 80s, the number of skin cancer cases has more than doubled and over 2,000 people die from skin cancer each year. Melanoma and other skin cancers are responsible for 66,000 deaths annually and approximately 130,000 cases of malignant melanomas, a major cause of mortality in fair-skinned populations are reported every year. Research proves that UV damage is responsible for four out of five cases of skin cancer.
A representative of GlobalEyeglasses.com says, “The acute and chronic health effects of prolonged human exposure to solar UV radiation like skin cancer and cataracts are well documented. UV damage is mostly avoidable and wearing UV protection sunglasses is one of the best ways to prevent the long-term effects of UV exposure such as an inflammatory reaction of the eye.”
A popular misconception that dermatologists are working hard to clear up is that dark skinned people are not at risk of UV damage. Though dark skinned people have a higher percentage of the protective pigment melanin, skin cancer has often been detected in them at a later and a more dangerous stage; clearly indicating that harmful effects of UV radiation on the eye, skin and immune system are independent of skin type.
GlobalEyeglasses.com is a global leader in the direct retailing of professionally made certified prescription sunglasses that are stylish and offer clear vision with ultimate sun-protection. They manufacture prescription sunglasses and normal RX glasses with transition/photo chromic lenses and there are several options available such as clip-ons that can be attached to a pair of regular prescription glasses (single vision, bifocal, progressive) or prescription sunglasses.
Customers can create their own sunglasses and protect their eyes from harmful UV rays and there are a number of different frames, shapes, styles, materials, and brands to choose from. To browse their inventory of prescription sunglasses, visit http://www.globaleyeglasses.com or call 1-404-369-1777.
