07/16/2026
☀️ For all of us here at Texas MedClinic Corporate Offices, there's nothing like sunny skies to brighten the mood. But when you head outside, don't forget: your eyes need protection from the sun's rays just as much as your skin does! 👀
That's why the American Academy of Ophthalmology made July UV Safety Month! ⚠️ UV exposure can damage the surface of your eyes as well as your corneas and lenses. Cataracts, eye cancers, growths and even blindness can happen as a result.
Don't worry, you don't have to stay in the dark to protect yourself. Just pop on some sunglasses before you head outside! 😎 Here are some other tips to keep those peepers safe:
✅ Be sure to select sunglasses with a 100% UV rating.
🎩 Wear a wide-brimmed hat with your glasses for extra protection.
☁️ Stay protected even when it's hazy or cloudy, which doesn't block UV rays.
🕐 Stay out of the sun when it's strongest at midday-early afternoon.
🚫 Don't look directly at the sun!
🛑 Skip the tanning bed…it's just as bad as outdoor sunlight.
Of course, the sun can wreak havoc on your health and comfort in other ways, too. 🥵 If sunburn, bug bites, rash, dehydration or heat exhaustion, visit us or find the location nearest to you at 📍https://www.texasmedclinic.com/locations/.