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Glaucoma Causes & Risk Factors

Exposure to UV Light

Exposing your eyes to the sun too much would cause damage to this organ. In the long run, this might possibly result in vision loss related to glaucoma. To reduce the risk, you should always put on sunglasses when going out to protect your eyes from harmful ultraviolet light. When buying sunglasses, you should choose a product that can block UV rays completely. Those with big lenses tend to protect your eyes better. If necessary, go for those that are both UV protected and polarized.[4]