 activities director at benedictine living community crookston bringing you this month's stewardship tip july is the national ultraviolet safety month too much exposure to ultraviolet light raises the risk of eye diseases including cataracts eye growths macular degeneration and cancers these eye diseases take many years to develop each time we are out in the sun without protection we could be causing damage to our eyes to protect your eyes all year long follow these tips when outdoors wear uv blocking sunglasses and broad brimmed hats never look directly at the sun