Protect Your Child's Eyes From UV Rays

Even more than adults, children need protection from the sun's harmful rays. Young eyes haven't developed an adult's ability to filter ultra-violet or UV rays. Long-term exposure to UV can lead to cataracts, macular degeneration and skin cancer around the eyelids. Your child is even more sensitive if taking meds like tetracycline or sulfa drugs.

By Joan Westlake

August 5, 2009