Photoprotection by window glass, automobile glass, and sunglasses

In daily activity, much time is spent indoors and in vehicles. Although the adverse effect of ultraviolet (UV) radiation is now well recognized and active public education programs on photoprotection have been undertaken, the role of window glass in photoprotection has been rarely addressed. It has...

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Published in:Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology 2006-05, Vol.54 (5), p.845-854
Main Authors: Tuchinda, Chanisada, Srivannaboon, Sabong, Lim, Henry W.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Activities of Daily Living
Automobiles
Biological and medical sciences
Dermatology
Eye Protective Devices
Filtration
Glass
Humans
Materials Testing
Medical sciences
Ultraviolet Rays - adverse effects
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Summary:In daily activity, much time is spent indoors and in vehicles. Although the adverse effect of ultraviolet (UV) radiation is now well recognized and active public education programs on photoprotection have been undertaken, the role of window glass in photoprotection has been rarely addressed. It has been known for some time that window glass filters out UVB and transmits UVA and visible light. Recent developments in the glass industry have resulted in glass that provides broad UV protection without the historically associated loss of visible light transmission. Factors affecting UV-protective properties of glass are glass type, glass color, interleave between glass, and glass coating. In this article, photoprotection by window glass, automobile glass, and sunglasses is reviewed.
ISSN:0190-9622
1097-6787
DOI:10.1016/j.jaad.2005.11.1082