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National Eye Institute

U.S. federal research institute for eye disease, part of the National Institutes of Health.

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NEI: Protecting your eyes from the sun’s UV light Primary record 1
NEI: Protecting your eyes from the sun’s UV light Primary record 1
The NEI says the FDA sets minimum UV protection; the FDA’s 1998 guidance names no required level. The two do not match.

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Protecting your eyes from the sun’s UV light, National Eye Institute, 5 Jul 2022. Primary record
Wearing sunglasses and a hat is the simplest and safest way to protect your eyes from UV rays.
Only buy sunglasses that are clearly marked as providing 99 to 100 percent protection from UVA and UVB or marked as having a UV400 rating.
By law, retailers must indicate level of UV protection.
It requires that manufacturers and retailers meet minimum requirements for UV protection, lens quality, impact resistance, labeling

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