Although the face using sunscreen, the eye is certainly still unprotected from ultraviolet light.
Actress Busy Philipps shared through her Instagram that she spent her time in the hospital and unable to sleep because of pain in her eyes after being diagnosed with photokeratitis or sunburn.
What is photokeratitis?
Jessica Lee, ophthalmologist and professor of Optamology at Icahn School of Medicine in Mount Sinai, New York, says photokeratitis is essentially a sun-burning frontal state, precisely at the cornea.
"It feels like sunburn on the skin, photokeratitis gives the same pain and discomfort to the eyes," Lee told Allure.
Ultraviolet rays not only burn the skin but can also cause inflammation of the eye if exposed, especially the cornea.
Director of Cosmetic and Clinical Dermatology Research at Mount Sinai Hospital New York, Joshua Zeichner explained, this condition is common because of exposure to excessive sunlight.
This conditions that cause your eyes to burn not only look directly at the sun. Same effect can be obtained by the reflection of sunlight on objects, such as water or ice clumps.
In addition, not only the sun you should avoid. Halogen light and fluorescent lamps can also provide ultraviolet rays.
In theory, excessive exposure of light from indoor lighting can also cause inflammation of the cornea, as is the case of Philipps.
However, the impact of exposure to sunlight on the eyes is not permanent. Lee says, just as if your skin is on fire, the condition can heal within a few days.
"There is little possibility of a permanent risk of exposure to ultraviolet light if it is only about the cornea of the eye," Lee said.
Even so, if the ultraviolet rays hit directly into the back of the eye like the retina, for example if you look at the eclipse, then the risk will be greater. Did not close the possibility could cause a more severe risk and reduced permanent vision.
Photokeratitis can be treated using eye drops, antibiotics, or ointments recommended by doctors.
Protect your eyes
Before experiencing sunburn, you better protect it so it does not happen.
The important thing is to make sure you have enough eye protection. Lee suggests the use of anti-ultraviolet sunglasses when traveling to open spaces that allow exposure to direct sunlight.
In addition, it can also replace indoor lights with anti-ultraviolet lights.
"Light bulbs or LED lights are much safer than fluorescent or halogen lamps, especially if you are sensitive to sunlight, such as suffering from lupus," Zeichner said.
Another thing, is the use of sunscreen. Many people miss the part around the eyes when using sunscreen. In fact, to avoid burning eyes you can protect it by applying a little sunscreen on the eyelids.
A study says that many people tend to miss 10 percent of the body when applying sunscreen. One part of the eye.
In fact, thin and sensitive skin around the eyes precisely susceptible to skin cancer. So it is very important to make sure the eye is protected from exposure to ultraviolet light.
"The ultraviolet impact on the cornea tends to be cumulative, so prolonged exposure without protection can cause corneal damage," Lee said.
Actress Busy Philipps shared through her Instagram that she spent her time in the hospital and unable to sleep because of pain in her eyes after being diagnosed with photokeratitis or sunburn.
What is photokeratitis?
Jessica Lee, ophthalmologist and professor of Optamology at Icahn School of Medicine in Mount Sinai, New York, says photokeratitis is essentially a sun-burning frontal state, precisely at the cornea.
"It feels like sunburn on the skin, photokeratitis gives the same pain and discomfort to the eyes," Lee told Allure.
Ultraviolet rays not only burn the skin but can also cause inflammation of the eye if exposed, especially the cornea.
Director of Cosmetic and Clinical Dermatology Research at Mount Sinai Hospital New York, Joshua Zeichner explained, this condition is common because of exposure to excessive sunlight.
This conditions that cause your eyes to burn not only look directly at the sun. Same effect can be obtained by the reflection of sunlight on objects, such as water or ice clumps.
In addition, not only the sun you should avoid. Halogen light and fluorescent lamps can also provide ultraviolet rays.
In theory, excessive exposure of light from indoor lighting can also cause inflammation of the cornea, as is the case of Philipps.
However, the impact of exposure to sunlight on the eyes is not permanent. Lee says, just as if your skin is on fire, the condition can heal within a few days.
"There is little possibility of a permanent risk of exposure to ultraviolet light if it is only about the cornea of the eye," Lee said.
Even so, if the ultraviolet rays hit directly into the back of the eye like the retina, for example if you look at the eclipse, then the risk will be greater. Did not close the possibility could cause a more severe risk and reduced permanent vision.
Photokeratitis can be treated using eye drops, antibiotics, or ointments recommended by doctors.
Protect your eyes
Before experiencing sunburn, you better protect it so it does not happen.
The important thing is to make sure you have enough eye protection. Lee suggests the use of anti-ultraviolet sunglasses when traveling to open spaces that allow exposure to direct sunlight.
In addition, it can also replace indoor lights with anti-ultraviolet lights.
"Light bulbs or LED lights are much safer than fluorescent or halogen lamps, especially if you are sensitive to sunlight, such as suffering from lupus," Zeichner said.
Another thing, is the use of sunscreen. Many people miss the part around the eyes when using sunscreen. In fact, to avoid burning eyes you can protect it by applying a little sunscreen on the eyelids.
A study says that many people tend to miss 10 percent of the body when applying sunscreen. One part of the eye.
In fact, thin and sensitive skin around the eyes precisely susceptible to skin cancer. So it is very important to make sure the eye is protected from exposure to ultraviolet light.
"The ultraviolet impact on the cornea tends to be cumulative, so prolonged exposure without protection can cause corneal damage," Lee said.
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