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Sunburned Eyes—Ouch!

I regularly use sunscreen to prevent sunburn, but a friend recently told me her eyes became sunburned. What is this and how do I protect my eyes?

It may be surprising to learn that it’s not just skin that can get sunburned. Sunburned eyes are a very real—and painful—condition. And it...

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