Though cold, it is sunny and bright today – especially with the sunlight reflecting off the snow.
I never knew there was such a thing as sun blindness or photokeratitis, until I read a recent article. This happens when the eyes are exposed to too much UV light. We typically do not think our eyes are sensitive just like our skin.
What is even more interesting to me, is that you do not need snow to cause snow blindness! That’s right. Snow blindness can be caused when we are at the beach (white sand), when light reflects off the water, or operating a machine or welding. I never realized.
We should always protect our eyes! Depending on what we are doing indoors or outdoors, we should always protect our eyes. One way is to wear a hat or to wear sunglasses with UV lenses. Such a good reminder!!
St. Thomas UCC, Bethlehem worship audio 1/21/24 –
In plain sight 