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UV Eye Protection Quiz

June 25th, 2024

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You don't need sunglasses when it's cloudy.

a man and his dog on a dock on a cloudy day
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Polarized sunglasses always provide more UV protection than regular sunglasses.

a woman smiling in her sunglasses outside while her friend looks at something in the distance
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Sunglasses are still needed for UV protection, even when you have a hat on.

a senior woman smiling wearing a very large straw hat
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Children don’t need to wear sunglasses as frequently as adults.

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There are sunglasses that offer full UV protection at a variety of price points.

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Your eye doctor is a great resource for sun protection for your eyes.

a woman examining a pair of sunglasses in a eyewear shop
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UV Eye Protection Quiz
You know a lot about UV eye protection.

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Great job! See if there’s anything else about UV protection you didn’t know here.
You know a bit about UV eye protection

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Nice work. You’re almost a UV pro. Check out more info on UV protection and sunglasses here.
You could learn more about UV eye protection

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Still a little work to do. Learn more about UV protection for your eyes here.
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From high-tech visors to the effects of zero gravity, vision science is taking a giant leap! 🚀✨

With the Artemis II mission making history this month, we're diving into the fascinating world of Eyes in Space. Did you know that 70% of astronauts experience changes in their vision while in orbit? Whether it's the development of gold-coated visors for the lunar surface or the specific frames being worn by the Artemis crew, the optical industry is essential to the future of space exploration.

Read more with the link in our bio to learn how we're protecting vision beyond the atmosphere.
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