What is the relationship between tanning beds and sunburned eyes?

Answer by  lovelizzy (170)

Tanning beds can cause burns on any part of the body. Though these burns are not tecnically "sunburns", they are just as harmful to the skin. In a tanning bed burns may occur on sensitive areas like the eyelids. Using tanning oil or lotion can help prevent these types of burns.

Answer by  angiem1981 (1059)

Goggles are given to those that utilize the tanning bed to protect their eyes. Even with eyes closed, UV rays can penetrate the eyelids to an extent. Sunburn on the eyelids is common for those that don't protect themselves, and the eyes themselves can be damaged after repeat exposure without protection.

Answer by  tschu (417)

You are soposed to wear those special goggles so you don't damage your eyes. If you don't follow the instructions you can damage your retnia's.

Answer by  rachelwitt (26)

UV radiation produced by tanning beds can lead to damage to the internal structure of the eye and can potentially cause cataracts, snow blindness, pterygium, and skin cancer of the eye lids, as well as several infections such as corneal infections and conjunctivitis.