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electromagnetic-spectrum
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Forbesscience52 days ago
Human Eyes Block Ultraviolet Light Through Lens Absorption
Humans detect less than 1 percent of the electromagnetic spectrum because the eye's lens absorbs ultraviolet wavelengths. A 2011 study linked UV exposure to lens damage and cataract risk. Individuals without a natural lens can sometimes perceive near-UV light.