Tips to take care of your eyes in summer

EYE PROTECTION TIPS FOR SUMMER

SUMMER EYE PROTECTION TIPS 

In summer, eye problems increase, and in the same way that the skin is protected from solar radiation, special precautions must be taken with the eyes.

Among the main factors that can damage our eyes we highlight: the high environmental luminosity, exposure to sun and chlorine from swimming pools, high temperatures, the dryness of the environment and poor protection when practicing certain sports. Here is a series of basic tips so that you do not lose sight of your wellbeing during the summer:

Protect your eyes from ultraviolet rays 

save your eyes from rays of the summer sun

Have you ever had a red and painful sunburn? Well imagine that burn in your corneas. This is what happens if you do not protect your eyes against the strong rays of the summer sun with a good pair of sunglasses. They do not have to be very dark or too expensive. Just make sure that they are approved to block both UVB and UVA rays. UV-blocking contact lenses can also help protect against dangerous UV rays. Although they do not replace sunglasses, they offer complementary protection

Sunglasses

It should be noted that the use of glasses that only have colored crystals, but do not protect against ultraviolet radiation, is more harmful than not wearing sunglasses. This is due to the fact that, when the luminosity decreases, the pupil dilates, being therefore unprotected against ultraviolet radiation and its consequent negative effects on vision.

Use Sunglasses in summer

 Sport activities

Many of the ophthalmological emergencies in summer are derived from sports without proper eye protection. Such is the case of sports that use small balls such as tennis or paddle, where there is a likelihood of receiving an impact. In the practice of cycling or swimming, the protection of the glasses can prevent the entry of foreign bodies and eye irritation by the chlorination of water, respectively.

Infections

Summer Eye infection tips 

Summer is a favorable period for the transmission of eye diseases, whether bacterial or viral, such as conjunctivitis and keratoconjunctivitis. If symptoms such as itching appear, stinging should never rub the eyes as it will cause an increase in inflammation and discomfort, it is best to go to the ophthalmologist. Contact lenses should never be used in the sea or in the pool, as they can be contaminated by water and cause very serious infections in the eye.

Dryness of the environment

It is produced, above all, by heat in areas far from the sea and by prolonged exposure to air conditioning. The dryness causes a greater evaporation of the tear, giving rise to the sensation of dry eye, of foreign body, stinging, heaviness and desire to have the eyes closed. If you suffer these symptoms for a long time, you should see a specialist to prescribe the most appropriate treatment.

Allergies

The decrease in rainfall that occurs in summer increases the number of particles suspended in the air and generates a charged environment capable of causing ocular allergies. It is convenient to use sunglasses to reduce the contact of allergens, put a special filter in the air conditioner, reduce outdoor activities until midmorning and use swimming goggles, since chlorine worsens allergic conjunctivitis.

If you feel irritation, wash your eyes

Tips to take care of  eyes

There are few creams, sprays and chemicals that can get in your eyes during the summer. Sunscreens are great for the skin but not for the eyes; therefore, choose those that are resistant to water so they do not run with sweat or swimming. Do not forget to wash your hands after applying sunscreen and before touching contact lenses. Poison ivy, oak and sumac produce oils that are very irritating to the eyes and require them to be washed immediately with clean water. Also wash your eyes if they come in contact with chemicals for the pool, insect repellents or water from untreated lakes and reservoirs.

Summer is a great time of the year. Follow these tips of eye protection and enjoy the sun safely.