Sunglasses, Sun Safety & Smart Travel: Why Protecting Your Eyes is Just the Beginning
I wear my sunglasses at night…” — Corey Hart
It used to be a catchy lyric I sang without thinking. But after undergoing cataract surgery and experiencing firsthand the power of sun damage, I now take that line more seriously than ever—especially when it comes to travel.
The surgery restored my vision to an eagle-eyed 20/15, but it also left me with intense photophobia. Suddenly, I couldn’t leave the house without sunglasses. Every ray of sunlight felt like a laser. And just like that, sunglasses weren’t a fashion accessory—they were a medical necessity.
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