Understanding Eye Protection - We are Strict Because We Care! The importance of wearing protective eyewear can never be stressed enough. Federal regulations (CFR 21 1040.20 (c) (4)) require that tanners wear protective eyewear that block 99.9% of the UVB light and 99% of the UVA light. In Canada, the government enforces identical requirements. It is the operators responsibility that the clients use compliant eyewear. Acceptable eyewear must state the products compliance with Federal regulations on the package. The eyelid is too thin to be able to protect the eye from ultraviolet light penetration. Too much UVB damages the cornea, while too much UVA damages the retina. UVB has such a short wavelength that is completely absorbed by the lens (cornea of the eye. When these rays are absorbed by the cornea, they can cause corneal burns. People who have had UVB overexposure to the eyes will experience swelling of the eye tissues, redness, soreness, and a feeling as though a handful of sand has been thrown in their eyes. Because UVA has a longer wavelength, it penetrates the cornea and focuses on the retina, where it does considerable damage at high dosage levels. Color perception is the first thing to fail with overexposure to UVA. Retinal burns caused by UVA can produce scarring in the rods and cones of the eye which will reduce both visual acuity and sensitivity to color. Unprotected overexposure of the eyes to UVR can also lead to brunescent cataracts which cannot be removed by surgery. Clients must always have their eye protection with them. Towels, sunglasses, cotton balls, and their eyelids do not adequately protect their eyes from damage. Eyewear must fit properly to be effective. UV light must not be able to seep in around the corners of the eyewear. The elastic strap that comes with goggles is provided to insure a tight fit. We refuse to let clients risk damaging their eyes to eliminate tan lines. There are types of protective eyewear which fit on each eye in order to eliminate lines from the glasses bridge or elastic strap, however these should not be used in vertical booths. Your eyes are too valuable to risk damaging and you only get two of them to last a lifetime. We do take this seriously and want the best for our clients!
Posted on: Thu, 31 Oct 2013 18:15:45 +0000
Trending Topics
Recently Viewed Topics
© 2015