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What are the short and long term effects of UV?
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What are harmful effects of UV rays?
Sun burns are short-term effects. Cancer of the skin could be long-term effects.
What long term effects can uv exposure have?
Well some long term effects are damaged eyes and of course skin cancer which can be fatal if you don't take care of your skin.
When did the aging effects of the sun and UV exposure become a hot topic in the US?
The aging effects of UV were not a hot topic earlier. With the ozone hole, it came into focus.
What type of light is most dangerous to the back of the eye?
The sun's primary danger to us comes in the form of UV light or radiation. UV radiation is a component of solar radiation. Artificial sources like welding machines, tanning beds, and lasers can also give off UV radiation. There are three types of UV radiation. UV-C is absorbed by the ozone layer and does not present any threat. UV-A and UV-B radiation can have adverse long- and short-term effects on the eyes and vision. Both long- and short-term exposure to UV radiation can harm the eyes, affect vision, and compromise overall eye health. There are several eye diseases and conditions caused or aggravated by exposure to UV radiation: Macular Degeneration. Cataracts.. Pterygium. Often called "surfer's eye." Skin Cancer. Skin cancer in and around the eyelids is also linked to prolonged UV exposure. Photokeratitis. Also known as corneal sunburn or "snow blindness."
What are sources of exposure to uv radiation?
The sources of exposure to UV radiations are many. Skin is the main entrance for UV.
Can a single short time exposure to UV light cause any harm to human body?
That would depend on its intensity during the brief exposure.
What is the medical term meaning clouding of the lens of the eye due to UV exposure or aging is?
Cataract.
What are effects of high levels of Uv light?
Too much exposure can cause skin burns and skin cancer
What is the effect of longer exposure to ultraviolet light?
Prolonged exposure to ultraviolet light can have a number of effects on bacteria. For example, the exposure can lead to mutations in the bacteria's DNA or complete eradication of the bacteria, giving UV light antibacterial properties.
What does ozone provide for people on earth?
Ozone in the high atmosphere absorbs light in the UV wavelengths - thus protecting plants and animals (and people) down on the surface of the earth from the effects of excessive UV exposure.
What is the health effects of prolonged UV exposure?
dry skin, burnt painful skin, leathery premature wrinkled skin, the possibility of the formation of melanoma.
