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Corneal Flash Burns (cont.)

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Prevention

To prevent damage to the cornea, wear protective eyeglasses that are coated to protect the cornea from ultraviolet light. Labels on sunglasses indicate the level of ultraviolet A (UVA) and ultraviolet B (UVB) protection.

Protective eyeglasses would include:

  • sunglasses that protect against UVA and UVB radiation,

  • ski goggles or "glacier glasses," particularly at high elevations,

  • totally dark glasses for tanning beds, and

  • a welder's mask when welding.
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