If you are heading to the slopes anytime soon this winter, remember to properly protect your eyes. Although clear skies and deep powder provide perfect skiing conditions; snow is reflective, so the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) rays are much more powerful on the slopes than elsewhere – posing a risk to your eye health. Whether you...

The UV Index used by our national weather service has made us more aware about the risk of sunburn and skin cancer from the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) rays.  But, did you know UV and other radiation from the sun can also harm your eyes? Extended exposure to the sun’s UV rays has been linked to...

Most people know about and understand the link between ultraviolet (UV) radiation and skin cancer but many people are less aware of the connection between UV radiation and eye damage. With increasing levels of UV radiation reaching the earth’s surface, largely due to ozone layer depletion, it’s important to take precautions to protect your eyes....