/oss/taxonomy/term/645/all en /oss/article/quirky-science-you-asked/sunglass-savvy <p>Should we be spending hundreds of hard-earned dollars on expensive sunglasses or do we get the same protection from cheaper models available off of racks at the pharmacy? It seems that dishing out the extra cash might be bad for our wallets but good for our eyes. Ultra violet (UV) radiation isn’t just bad for skin – it is also damaging to eyes. UV radiation has been found to contribute to such varied conditions as cataracts (clouding of the natural lens that can blur vision) and corneal sunburn (snow blindness).</p> Tue, 06 Nov 2012 17:05:48 +0000 Joe Schwarcz PhD 1740 at /oss