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Indoor Tanning Eye Safety - Eye M.D.-approved information
from EyeSmart
In a recent briefing before the United States Congress, healthcare organizations representing
dermatologists, ophthalmologists, general surgeons and other physicians, spoke about the dangers
of indoor tanning, highlighting that the World Health tanning pills Organization's (WHO)
International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) classification of tanning beds as Group 1 --
carcinogenic to humans, the highest cancer risk category. Nearly 70 percent of tanning salon
patrons are Caucasian girls and women, primarily aged 16 to 29 years.
Studies also have demonstrated that exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation during indoor tanning
can lead to eye damage. Tanning beds can produce UV levels up to 100 times what you would get
from the sun, which can cause serious damage to the external and internal structures of the eye and
eyelids.
"UV damage to the eyes may result in the development of cataracts . . . as well as cancer of the uvea,
which is the middle layer of tissue under the white of the eye," explains Philip R. Rizzuto, MD, an
ophthalmologist and associate clinical professor of surgery at the Warren Alpert Medical School of
Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island. He specializes in ophthalmic plastic reconstructive
and orbital surgery, including skin cancer removal and repair. "UV damage is cumulative. That's why
teens and young adults should be particularly careful to protect their eyes from sun exposure." In
addition to avoiding the harmful UV levels of tanning beds, while outdoors, ophthalmologists (Eye
MDs) recommend that you wear 99 percent and higher UV-absorbent sunglasses and a brimmed hat,
as well as appropriate SPF sun block on the face.
While many teens and young adults -- particularly females -- acknowledge that indoor tanning is
dangerous, they continue to tan indoors. A recent U.S. survey by the American Academy of
Dermatology Association (AADA) shows that the majority of indoor tanners (86 percent) think using
tanning beds can cause skin cancer, yet 87 percent of indoor tanners still think that people look
more attractive with a tan. The partners in this public awareness campaign emphasize that instead
of being a sign of good health, a tan is actually the body's response to damage from ultraviolet light.
Early signs of age-related eye diseases, including cataract, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy and age-
related macular degeneration can begin in midlife but often do not noticeably affect your vision until
later. That's why ophthalmologists say it is so important to get a baseline comprehensive eye exam
by an Eye M.D. at age 40, even for people who have no symptoms or known risk factors.
Partners in this indoor tanning public health awareness initiative include American Academy of
Ophthalmology (AAO), American Academy of Dermatology Association (AADA), American Academy
of Pediatrics (AAP), American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), American
http://www.melanoma.org/understand-melanoma/preventing-melanoma/why-is-tanning-dangerous
College of Physicians (ACP), American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG),
American Medical Association (AMA), American Osteopathic Association (AOA), Melanoma Research
Foundation (MRF), National Council on Skin Cancer Prevention (NCSCP) and The Skin Cancer
Foundation (SCF).
Next Page: Solar Eclipse Eye Safety
Page updated: Apr. 29, 2014

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Indoor Tanning Eye Safety - Eye M.D.-approved information from EyeSmart

  • 1. Indoor Tanning Eye Safety - Eye M.D.-approved information from EyeSmart In a recent briefing before the United States Congress, healthcare organizations representing dermatologists, ophthalmologists, general surgeons and other physicians, spoke about the dangers of indoor tanning, highlighting that the World Health tanning pills Organization's (WHO) International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) classification of tanning beds as Group 1 -- carcinogenic to humans, the highest cancer risk category. Nearly 70 percent of tanning salon patrons are Caucasian girls and women, primarily aged 16 to 29 years. Studies also have demonstrated that exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation during indoor tanning can lead to eye damage. Tanning beds can produce UV levels up to 100 times what you would get from the sun, which can cause serious damage to the external and internal structures of the eye and eyelids. "UV damage to the eyes may result in the development of cataracts . . . as well as cancer of the uvea, which is the middle layer of tissue under the white of the eye," explains Philip R. Rizzuto, MD, an ophthalmologist and associate clinical professor of surgery at the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island. He specializes in ophthalmic plastic reconstructive and orbital surgery, including skin cancer removal and repair. "UV damage is cumulative. That's why teens and young adults should be particularly careful to protect their eyes from sun exposure." In addition to avoiding the harmful UV levels of tanning beds, while outdoors, ophthalmologists (Eye MDs) recommend that you wear 99 percent and higher UV-absorbent sunglasses and a brimmed hat, as well as appropriate SPF sun block on the face. While many teens and young adults -- particularly females -- acknowledge that indoor tanning is dangerous, they continue to tan indoors. A recent U.S. survey by the American Academy of Dermatology Association (AADA) shows that the majority of indoor tanners (86 percent) think using tanning beds can cause skin cancer, yet 87 percent of indoor tanners still think that people look more attractive with a tan. The partners in this public awareness campaign emphasize that instead of being a sign of good health, a tan is actually the body's response to damage from ultraviolet light. Early signs of age-related eye diseases, including cataract, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy and age- related macular degeneration can begin in midlife but often do not noticeably affect your vision until later. That's why ophthalmologists say it is so important to get a baseline comprehensive eye exam by an Eye M.D. at age 40, even for people who have no symptoms or known risk factors. Partners in this indoor tanning public health awareness initiative include American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO), American Academy of Dermatology Association (AADA), American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), American http://www.melanoma.org/understand-melanoma/preventing-melanoma/why-is-tanning-dangerous College of Physicians (ACP), American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), American Medical Association (AMA), American Osteopathic Association (AOA), Melanoma Research Foundation (MRF), National Council on Skin Cancer Prevention (NCSCP) and The Skin Cancer Foundation (SCF). Next Page: Solar Eclipse Eye Safety Page updated: Apr. 29, 2014