Post by @drjulianprosia

Please don’t throw away your sunglasses because of something you saw on Instagram. Yes, light plays an important role in circadian rhythm. But visible light and UV radiation are NOT the same thing, and sunglasses are not a blindfold. 😎 There’s no good evidence that wearing sunglasses disrupts your hormones or circadian rhythm. There is plenty of evidence that UV exposure damages the eyes and contributes to cataracts, cancers, and other degenerative eye conditions. Your eyes don’t need unprotected UV exposure to “receive information” from the sun. ☀️ Keep the sunglasses. Protect your eyes. And don’t let viral wellness claims overshadow actual science. 🕶️ #EyeHealth #sunglasses #vision #sun #optometrist 🎥: @Cameron & Elijah