PSA: Summer Can Be The Most Dangerous Time Of Year For Your Eyes

And it's not just because of the sun. Here's why.

Summer is time for peak relaxation mode. But you might not want to get too relaxed ― at least when it comes to eye safety.

Some of the most enjoyable aspects of the sunny season ― the breeze, the waves, the intoxicating blend of sunscreen and frozen cocktails, the sun itself ― all have the potential to wreak havoc on our eyes if we don’t take protective measures.

Here are the biggest risk factors and mistakes eye experts see people experiencing in the summer:

Focusing on fashionable rather than protective sunglasses.

Sun damage is the most pressing and obvious culprit of the bunch. Leaving eyes unprotected can lead to such eye issues as cataracts, retinal disease and even eye cancers.