We’re certain you know by now how damaging sun exposure can be, not just for the skin, but also for the eyes. If you are unaware, the eye balls, too, can get sunburned (also known as photokeratitis) and too much UV light exposure can bump up the risk of developing cataracts, eye cancers and so on.
The problem? It’s not always that we have our sunglasses on hand to protect our eyes. Being human, we occasionally forget things, you know? With all that said, a new solution is now being made available – contact lenses that act like sunglasses to shield your eyes from harmful UV rays.
These light-adaptive contact lenses darken automatically when exposed to bright light and they keep the light entering the eyes continually balanced throughout the day. The technology used here is called photochromatic technology which acts like a filter. Aside from sunlight, it also blocks out blue light emitted from screens, which is a plus.
These revolutionary Acuvue Oasys Contact Lenses with Transitions Light Intelligent Technology contact lenses are the brainchild of Johnson & Johnson, but we’re pretty sure other companies will soon catch on. However, that’s not to say you should forgo your sunglasses once and for all! Consider the contact lenses as secondary protection.
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