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Vision Care Alert for Ultraviolet Radiation

October 24, 2009 By: medicmagic Category: Health

The sun is a large body which emits harmful short-wavelength ultraviolet radiation. This, in turn, is absorbed by the ozone layer in the stratosphere. Unfortunately, the protection afforded by the ozone layer is being reduced by the use of chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) which break down the ozone molecules. (more…)