| Adil Adatia
Protection Against Eye Damage From UV Rays
| Division: | Health Sciences | | Category: | Junior | | Region: | Lethbridge | | City: | Lethbridge, AB | | School: | G.S. Lakie Middle School | | Abstract: | Ultraviolet radiation (UVR) causes eye damage. This experiment investigates the UVR absorption of different lens materials and coatings for sunglasses. It also compares tinted versus clear, and mirrored versus non-mirrored sunglasses. Polycarbonate lenses were most absorbent. Tinted sunglasses absorbed more than clear. Mirrored sunglasses absorbed as much UVR as non-mirrored. |
| Awards | Value | Honourable Mention - Health Sciences
Junior
Sponsor: Canadian Institutes of Health Research | $100.00 | | Total | $100.00 | |
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