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Getting Ready For Summer

	1. Summer Check Up
	2. Allergies
	3. Skin Health - Skin Cancer
	4. Skin Health - Protection from the Sun
	5. Skin Health - Sun and Drugs
	6. Skin Health - Sunscreen
	7. Skin Health - Treatment for Sunburn
	8. Sunglasses
	9. Insects
	10. West Nile Virus
	11. Insect Repellants
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Sunglasses

UV rays may harm the eyes. Good, though not necessarily expensive sunglasses that reduce both UVB and UVA can reduce the risk of long-term damage, as well as making your eyes more comfortable. Check the label on the sunglasses you plan to purchase to make sure they block both UVA and UVB. Also check that your sunglasses comply with American National Standards Institute standards that have been adopted by Canadian Standards Institute.

Sunglass Care:

To protect your sunglasses carry your sunglasses in a case
Don’t leave your sunglasses out in the hot sun, such as on the car dashboard, as heat can damage the lenses
Sunglass lens coatings are delicate. Keep a lens tissue or soft cloth handy for cleaning lenses. Sunscreen stains can be removed with cleaning solution (mild dish detergent and water) and gently polished with a soft cloth
Some types of polarized lenses are made of laminated plastic and can be damaged by water, especially salt water. Keep them dry, rinse salt water off with fresh water. Don’t let glasses stay wet for long periods of time.

Reference:

Health Canada. Air and Sun. Sunglasses. (http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca)
Mountain Equipment Co-op. Caring for sunglasses. 2006. (http://www.mec.ca)

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