Stop by the "On the Path to Good Health" display in the Youth Services Department and find out how you can protect your family from eye damage. Children's young eyes are VERY SUSCEPTIBLE to the harmful effects of UV rays from the sun, which can lead to the development of macular degeneration and cataracts in later life. Intense, short-term exposure to bright sunlight, such as snow skiing or spending several hours at the beach, can cause corneal sunburn and temporary loss of vision in children and adults.
Make sure that everyone in the family wears broad-brimmed hats and sunglasses when they are outside in bright sunlight. Wearing a hat can cut the amount of UV rays that reach the eyes in half. Learn more about UV rays and blindness prevention at www.preventblindness.org
The "On the Path to Good Health" exhibits are supported by Kaiser Permanente and the Santa Clara City Library Foundation and Friends.
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