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MEXICOWANDERER
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Apr 17, 2017

Often Overlooked. A Tip

Being a multi victim I notice. Folks coming south in the winter have little need of sunscreen. But a day or two's drive south of Guaymas has left arm and face beet red with sunburn. Sunscreen may be a priority item. So are polarized sunglasses. I am getting a pair of corrective clear eyeglasses for the road that are blended bi-focal for ease of monitoring dash info.

This is just a thought...
  • Floridastorm's avatar
    Floridastorm
    Explorer
    Apr 17, 2017
    Very True. According to the medical specialists for sunglasses,especially in Florida, good Polarized sun glasses (not cheap ones), 100% protection from UVA/UVB rays, Grey Colored Lenses if possible, and wrap around style. I just had double cataract surgery and this is exactly what my Ophthalmologist recommended. You only have one pair of eyes so protect them.
  • theoldwizard1's avatar
    theoldwizard1
    Explorer II
    Apr 17, 2017
    When I stopped being cheap, I bought a pair of prescription polarized sunglasses. What a godsend !
  • MEXICOWANDERER's avatar
    MEXICOWANDERER
    Explorer
    Apr 17, 2017
    Tangent: I have been using Mexican sunscreen: Sold in Farmacias Similares for a just price (some private farmacias want fifteen bucks for Gucci Guck). Works good for me. I do not quite understand why private label sunscreen is so expensive down here.

    Another yak: Check with your pharmacist at home about cumulative effects of your photoreactive Rx. Seems like doctors are as dumb as a stick when it comes to this. Your personal pharmacist can evaluate best. For instance AMIODARONE is bad juju with intense sun. Long-sleeve shirt time. The need seems to get camouflaged when driving. But left arm, head and neck (and ear) pay a stiff price.

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