Sunglasses: Why are they important

☀️ Living in Florida means sunshine all year long—and that comes with real risks to eye health. Dr. Kendall Donaldson, #cornea specialist at Bascom Palmer Eye Institute in Miami, shares an important reminder: don’t skip the #sunglasses—especially if you or your kids are active outdoors. UV exposure builds up over time and can lead to serious complications like pre-cancerous or cancerous lesions on the conjunctiva (the white of the eye) or eyelids. In some cases, treatment may require surgery or even chemotherapy. 🕶️ Dr. Donaldson recommends choosing sunglasses with UVA + UVB protection, and mentions lightweight, performance brands like @Nike, @Oakley, @UnderArmour, @BolleEyewear, and RIA that can also enhance visual performance—perfect for sports like tennis. #UVProtection #EyeHealth #SunSafety #TennisTips #Ophthalmology #PreventBlindness #EyeCareTips #FloridaLiving #WearSunglasses