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20 Mar 2007
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UV eye exposure
Hi, I went to a sunbed today.
I forgot to wear the goggles, (wont do that again)
My eyes were closed all the time, only opening them when i checked the control panel inside, about +/- 18sec non continuos.
I tanned for 10min. could this have caused any eye dammage? permanent/temporary? My eyes feel fine though.
I forgot to wear the goggles, (wont do that again)
My eyes were closed all the time, only opening them when i checked the control panel inside, about +/- 18sec non continuos.
I tanned for 10min. could this have caused any eye dammage? permanent/temporary? My eyes feel fine though.
CyberDoc
Dear Johnnyb
It should not have a permanent effect if it was just for a few seconds but yes, please remember to protect your eyes as ultra violet radiation can cause cataracts.
It should not have a permanent effect if it was just for a few seconds but yes, please remember to protect your eyes as ultra violet radiation can cause cataracts.
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