Buying sunglasses? Choose the right type for eye health.

Buying sunglasses? Choose the right type for eye health.

The sunglasses you choose should do more than just reduce glare from the sun. They should also protect your eyes from harm by blocking ultraviolet (UV) light from the sun.  Did you know that too much exposure to UV rays can contribute to cataracts and macular degeneration?

See the best sunglasses for eye protection.

Take a quiz on protecting your vision.

For more, see “Aging and Your Eyes,” an Age Page from the National Institute on Aging (NIA) at NIH.

The information on Healthy Eyes was developed for NIHSeniorHealth by the National Eye Institute (NEI) at NIH.