A transparent PVA-based polymer sunscreen protects retinal tissue from ultraviolet damage
Lei Tao
Nature Communications, Published online: 22 May 2026; doi:10.1038/s41467-026-73448-8 Ultraviolet light damages the eye, yet safe and effective sunscreens for the eye are lacking. Here the authors show that a modified PVA-syringaldehyde polymer provides high UV protection with minimal irritation, preserving retinal structure and vision in zebrafish and mouse models.