UV rays not only attack the skin, but can also damage the retina in the eye. And because children’s eyes are particularly susceptible, your offspring should always wear sunglasses when the sun is shining.
Do not underestimate the dangers of UV rays for children’s eyes
No question, sunlight has many positive effects on us humans. It stimulates cell formation, strengthens the immune system and improves performance. But without sufficient sun protection, UV radiation from the sun can damage our health. Not only the skin is affected, but also the eyes. Glare and UV radiation can cause many eye ailments in the long term. Children are even more at risk than adults because their eyes are not yet fully developed. For example, they have larger pupils and lighter lenses than adults, which can cause more UV rays to enter the eye and damage the retina. Nathalie Gümmer from Apollo-Optik and Kerstin Kruschinski from Kuratorium Gutes Sehen e.V. summarise the most important points on the subject of sun protection for children’s eyes in seven points: