KEY TAKEAWAY POINTS
- UV light comes into contact with multiple tissues in and around the eyes including the ocular surface (cornea and conjunctiva), crystalline lens, retina, skin around the eyes and lids and can cause permanent damage
- It is important to block UV light rays from reaching the eye, using protective measures such as UV- blocking contact lenses, UV-blocking intraocular lenses, wrap-around sunglasses and hats