But now my poor, light colored eyeballs aren't protected from the sun's harmful rays and I have to squint
This isn't a problem! It's an excuse to wear sunglasses! Sunglasses are cool! I wish I got to wear sunglasses more often, but during the spring and fall we don't get much sun oftentimes.
Also I may not have the best sense in these things since I'm a dude, but your hair does seem nice.