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Sunglasses can give you instant James Dean cool, Audrey Hepburn glamor, or the rock star hipness of Bono. But they are much more than a fashion accessory. Sunglasses are an essential tool in safeguarding the health of your eyes and the surrounding tissue. Here’s what you need to know about what sunglasses can do for you (apart from style) and how to choose them. Eye on UV Risks Just as the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) rays can damage skin, they can also harm the lens and cornea of the eyes. UV radiation increases your odds of getting cataracts, which cloud the eye’s lens and lead to diminished eyesight. It has also been linked to macular degeneration, a treatable, but an incurable …

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