This Summer, Protect Your Eyes From Infections With These 5 Doctor-Recommended Tips – News18
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Follow these tips for better eye care in summer: keep hands clean, wear sunglasses, and maintain a healthy diet. Avoid excessive eye washing to prevent dryness
Eye allergies are more common in summer due to increased humidity and pollution, which can cause redness and lead to infections. (AI Generated)
In the summer season, while skin problems become more prevalent, many eye issues also arise due to exposure to sunlight. Therefore, it is crucial to take special care of the eyes during summer. Here are some tips to help keep your eyes healthy and avoid infections in the summer.
Dr Suraj, an eye specialist at AIIMS, Delhi, advised during a conversation with Local 18 that allergies, particularly in the eyes, become more common in summer, causing redness. The primary reasons for this are the humidity and pollution present in the environment, which are harmful to our eyes and can lead to infections.
Tips To Keep Eyes Safe In Summer
- Keep Hands Clean: Dr Suraj emphasised the importance of maintaining clean hands to protect the eyes. Touching the eyes with dirty hands can introduce bacteria, leading to infections. Therefore, always wash your hands upon returning from outside before touching your eyes.
- Maintain Personal Hygiene: Avoid using others’ handkerchiefs to maintain hygiene and personal health. Always use your own clean handkerchief.
- Protect Eyes from Sunrays: The UV rays from the sun can damage our eyes. Dr Suraj recommended wearing sunglasses whenever you go outside to keep your eyes safe.
- Maintain a Healthy Lifestyle: Dr Suraj also highlighted the significance of a healthy lifestyle and a balanced diet. Poor diet choices can lead to various health issues, including those affecting the eyes. Hence, avoid junk food and opt for a balanced diet to maintain healthy eyes.
- Avoid Excessive Eye Wash: Dr Suraj mentioned that washing eyes daily with water can sometimes be detrimental. Excessive washing can dry out the veins in the eyes. Therefore, only use water when there is dirt in your eyes.
By following these essential tips, you can avoid eye infections during summer season and take proper care of your eyes.
