Written by Kinkini Gupta | Updated : April 19, 2024 11:46 AM IST
Summer season is not only hard on your body but also on your eyes. The scorching heat may affect your eye health and vision. Moreover, as summer season peaks the heat gets stronger along with the UV radiations and both may have detrimental effect on them. Our eyes are one of the most sensitive parts of the body which also gets affected by summer dehydration. Here are some things that you must take note of.
Always wear UV protect sunglasses at all times. Sunglasses not only help block the brightness of the sun's ray but also blocks the heat and the UV radiations. This is even more important if you have very sensitive eyes. Sunglasses can prevent sunburn and other damages to your eyes.
Yes, staying hydrated is not only important for your body to function properly but also for your eyes. Dry eye syndrome is real and dehydration may cause it. Dehydration can make your eyes sensitive and itchy.
Eye drops are very essential for eye protection. If you are experiencing dry eyes or itchiness or even burning in the eyes due to the heat, eye drops may be able to provide instant relief.
Do not rub your eyes too much. Rubbing your eyes can spread any type of infection in your eyes, it can escalate the painful or itchy symptoms and it may also lead to injuries. Instead, splash some cold water in your eyes and apply cold compress.
It is advised to not wear contact lenses in extreme temperatures. You must avoid wearing them especially if you have an infection in your eyes or if you have experienced sunburn.
Regular doctors appointments are very important in order to ascertain that your eyes are 100 percent healthy. This is even more important if you have an infection or eye sunburn or abnormal symptoms due to summer heat.
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