National Sunglasses Day

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2022 DateJune 27, 2022
2023 DateJune 27, 2023

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National Sunglasses Day

National Sunglasses Day History

National Sunglasses Day raises awareness of the importance of wearing sunglasses to protect the eye’s health from the Sun's ultraviolet rays. It was brought by The Vision Council campaign. National Sunglasses Day is celebrated annually on 27th June in the United States.

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  • According to americansunglass, sunglasses were invented about 2,000 years ago. The Inuit (eskimos) created snow goggles from animal bone, leather, and wood. There were small slits that allowed only the tiniest of light through. This effectively shielded the eyes from the blinding glare of sunlight reflected off the snow.
  • UV radiation can increase the chance of developing cataracts which are a form of eye damage. Cataracts harm the eyesight of millions of Americans and cost billions of dollars in medical care each year.
  • According to nationalsunglassesday, children typically receive up to 3 times the amount of annual sun exposure as adults. This exposure increases the likelihood of receiving UV eye damage as children’s eyes do not filter out UV rays as easily.

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National Sunglasses Day References and Related Sites

nationalsunglassesday.com: National Sunglasses Day
www.epa.gov: Health Effects of UV Radiation
www.americansunglass.com: Facts about Sunglasses

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