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Study: Variable, less than optimal levels of UVA protection offered by side windows of cars
Low levels of ultraviolet A protection provided by side windows in a high number of cars might expose drivers to the negative effects of cumulative UVA light exposure, increasing the risk of cataract and skin cancer.“We tested 29 automobiles from 15 manufacturers. While the front windshields provide a high and consistent level of UVA protection, most side windows are poorly equipped to do so,” Brian S. Boxer Wachler, MD, said in an interview with Ocular Surgery News.