Ultraviolet (UV) Protection: What to Know and How to Choose
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Protection from ultraviolet (UV) rays is considered necessary to shield one’s eyes from dangerous radiation rays emitted by the sun. Chronic exposure to these rays endangers vision and eye health.
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