By Suzanne Dixon, MPH, RD. Updated June 27, 2016. Learn how to prepare for colon cancer screening during the day before your scheduled examination. The day before a colonoscopy, you will begin having only clear liquids, starting with either lunch or dinner.
In addition, UV light stimulates melanin cells in skin, causing them to darken; when this happens, you have a tan. Unfortunately, there is no such thing as a safe tan. The UV light that burns or tans you damages skin cells in ways that can accelerate skin aging, and even increase your risk of developing skin cancer. There are two kinds of UV light: Ultraviolet A (UVA) and ultraviolet B (UVB).
When the vitreous gel inside your eye rubs or pulls on the retina, you may see what looks like flashing lights or lightening streaks. You may have experienced this sensation if you have ever been hit in the eye and see stars.. These flashes of light can appear off and on for several weeks or months.