Macular degeneration is one of the worst eye diseases. It affects the macula. Central vision is lost.
Depending on the type of macular degeneration, surgery can restore some vision.
Unfortunately, in some cases, vision can be lost forever.
To help prevent this disease, quit smoking and wear sunglasses to protect your eyes from the sun’s harmful ultraviolet rays.
Anti-oxidants [...]
For prescription sunglasses, choose a frame with flat lenses (not wrap-around). Curved lenses would add distortion to your prescription.
If your eyes are very sensitive to light, wear polarized sunglasses every time you go outside.
Kids should also protect their eyes from ultraviolet rays.
Read this eHow article for more info about the negative effects of ultraviolet rays [...]
Since Transitions need UV to darken, and that windows block a good portion of UV, these lenses do not get very dark when inside a car.
When driving, wear a good pair of sunglasses instead.
Read this eHow article for guidelines on how to select a pair that will best protect your eyes from the harmful effects [...]
