Eyes on the Facts

Did you know that:

(1) Babies do not produce tears until one to three months after birth? 

(2) Each of our eyelashes has a life span of approximately five months?

(3) Of all the muscles in our body, the eye muscles are the most active?

(4) One in four children has an undetected vision problem that can interfere with learning?

(5) The average child today receives three times the annual UV exposure of an adult?

(6) 82% of people know that the sun causes skin cancer, only 9% know it can harm the eyes?

(7) 10% of all skin cancer occurs on the eyelids?

(8) UVB radiation varies over the course of the day, but it is strongest between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.?

(9) 20% of cataract operations could be prvented or delayed by using techniques to protect against UV exposure?