How does UV exposure affect the eyes continuously?

Question
Hello doctor,
Can you tell me how the continuous ultraviolet rays of the eyes affect the eyes? How does it affect the eyes? Thank you.
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Answer
Answered by Specialist Doctor I Nguyen Thi Bich Nhi - Department of General Surgery, Vinmec Nha Trang International General Hospital.
Hello,
With the question “How does ultraviolet radiation affect the eyes continuously? ", the doctor would like to answer as follows:
The harmful effects of ultraviolet rays on humans also cause eye damage such as cataracts and other lesions such as pterygium (meat pterygium), skin cancer around eyelids, macular degeneration. You need to see a doctor immediately if you see blurred vision, watery eyes.
If you still have questions about continuous ultraviolet rays, you can go to a hospital under Vinmec Health System for further examination and advice. Thank you for trusting and sending questions to Vinmec. Wishing you lots of health.
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