http://ideas.eyeconx.net/story.php?title=sunglasses-how-ultraviolet-light-harms-your-eyes The health message is clear: Wear sunglasses that offer protection from ultraviolet rays, the invisible radiation from sunlight. But what are the harmful effects on eyes from ultraviolet rays? On a bright day, excessive exposure to sunlight reflected off sand, snow or water can damage the eye’s surface, much like a sunburn to the skin. But doctors are particularly concerned about cumulative effect... Tue, 10 Apr 2012 16:43:18 EDT en