Sunburn and Eye Pain

Eye pain or vision problems after being in the sun can be serious.  Symptoms of vision problems from sun exposure may include:

·      Partial or complete vision loss.

·      Burning pain.

·      A feeling that something is in your eye (foreign body sensation).

·      Decreased vision.

·      Photophobia.

The eyes are very sensitive to sunlight. Sun burning your eyes can cause damage to the light-sensitive membrane that covers the inside of the eyeball (retina) or damage to the lens (which can eventually cause cataracts).

You might also have pain, more tearing, and a gritty feeling in your eyes if they have been sunburned. These symptoms usually begin several hours after being in the sun. If these symptoms do not go away, an evaluation by a doctor is needed.

Sunglasses that block 99% or 100% of ultraviolet rays can protect you from eye problems related to sun exposure. Sunglass labels that say UV absorption up to 400 nanometers (nm) provide 100% UV protection.

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