10 Ways To Preserve Your Eyesight

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7. Don't Forget Your Sunglasses

Long-term exposure to the sun's UV rays can cause serious eye damage, if you're not protecting them properly. You should be wearing sunglasses that block out 100% of UV rays and preferably a pair that stays close to your face, wrapping all the way around. Also, don't make fun of people who wear sunnies even on days when the sky is overcast. UV rays can still penetrate the clouds and damage your eyes, and in some cases have even caused temporary blindness due to ultraviolet keratitis (which is basically sunburn on your eyes).