http://ideas.eyeconx.net/story.php?title=what-eye-problems-can-uv-rays-cause- Macular Degeneration: UV rays may lead to macular degeneration, a leading cause of vision loss for older Americans. Cataract: UV rays, especially UV-B rays, may also cause some kinds of cataracts. A cataract is a clouding of the eye’s natural lens, the part of the eye that focuses the light we see. Pterygium: Another UV-related problem is a growth called pterygium. This growth begins o... Wed, 07 Mar 2012 18:12:15 EST en