exist summerProtecting our skin from the sun and staying hydrated is vital, but many times we forget to take care of our eyes, which are especially vulnerable during this season as they are exposed to the elements, which can lead to eye problems.
Exposure to sunlight, dry environments, water and air conditioning can cause eye discomfort such as gritty, stabbing pain anyone redness. Additionally, exposure of contact lenses to pool water or sanitizing products may increase the risk of infection. Conjunctivitis.Without adequate protection, direct or indirect exposure to sunlight can damage the cornea and cause Keratitisactinic or photokeratitis.
Likewise, prolonged overexposure to the sun can cause severe eye injuryas Pterygiumthis Pinguekulathis AMD the waves Fall.
Dr. Belén Torres Ledesma of the Quironsalud Clideba Hospital in Badajoz made a series of important recommendations Basic tips for protecting your eyes in summer:
- Avoid direct exposure to sunlight: the middle of the day is especially dangerous due to the intensity of the sun’s rays.
- Use good quality sunglasses with approved filters to protect against UVA and UVB rays. Polarized glasses are recommended to neutralize sun reflections, as not all sunglasses offer the same protection.
- Wear goggles: Whether you’re swimming in the pool or bathing in the sea, you must use approved swimming goggles to protect your eyes from chlorine, sanitizing products and salt.
- Hygiene practices should be extreme when using contact lenses, especially during the holidays. Exposure to water increases the risk of eye infections, so bathing with contact lenses is not recommended. It’s also important to make sure your lenses are stored properly, and see an eye doctor if you experience symptoms such as eye redness, severe pain, or loss of vision.
- If you wear contact lenses, give your eyes a rest. You should always wear glasses so you can change them and give your eyes a rest.
- Avoid dry environments and direct blowing fans: These factors can lead to dry eyes.
- Do not scratch your eyes if you experience irritation or itching. Preservative-free artificial tears should be used to relieve symptoms.
- Eat a balanced diet: Foods such as oranges, apricots, peaches, red fruits, oily fish, avocados, spinach, lettuce, carrots, and green beans are good for eye health.
- Perform physical activity with eye protection. Outdoor sports, especially those with a risk of contact or blows, must be performed with protective eyewear.
- It is necessary to carry out regular vision examinations, and when symptoms or eye discomfort occurs, routine examinations to ophthalmologists are necessary to obtain an accurate diagnosis.
Children’s Eye Care
Children are especially vulnerable because their vision is still developing. It is essential to protect and care for your eyes year-round, especially in summer. Avoid direct sunlight during the most dangerous times of the day. Approved sunglasses, hat or goggles are recommended to protect eyes from UV radiation. In addition, children are more prone to irritant and allergic conjunctivitis, so it is recommended to use swimming goggles and rinse the eyes with saline when symptoms develop. symptom.
In conclusion, maintaining good eye health during summer is essential to enjoying the season safely.