Just as there is excess of cold foods and fruits during summer, similarly the risk of some diseases also increases. The risk of eye infection is the highest, and the viruses and bacteria present in the air can damage the eyes. Therefore, it is very important to take care of your eyes in summer. The intense rays of the sun adversely affect the delicate skin and retina of the eyes. UV rays can also cause eye irritation, dryness and sometimes infection. Along with this, dust and pollution in the atmosphere during summer can also cause irritation in the eyes. Often the eyes are likely to have red and itchy or conjunctivitis (eye red).
In addition, due to sweat, we often touch our eyes without washing hands, causing bacteria or viruses to go straight into the eyes. In summer, the trend of swimming also increases and at such a time, chlorinated or contaminated water in the pool can cause eye infection.
It is necessary to take some simple but effective measures to prevent all these things. First, it is extremely beneficial to use UV protection sunglasses or goggles to protect your eyes from sunlight and dust. These glasses protect the eyes not only from sunlight but also from fine dust flying in the atmosphere. Avoid touching your eyes without washing your hands, as bacteria or viruses on your hands can often enter your eyes and increase the risk of infection. Avoid touching the area around your eyes without washing your hands, especially when you are sweating or itching in your eyes. It is necessary to wash the eyes with clean and cold water two to three times a day, it removes dust, dirt and fatigue from the eyes and gives freshness to the eyes.
In addition, avoid using other people’s personal items, such as handkerchiefs, towels, white clothes, kajal or any other types of makeup, as the infection can easily spread through such items. Children should be asked to take special care of this because they are not aware of such things. Taking proper diet, getting adequate sleep and regular eye tests is also important for keeping the eyes healthy for a long time. Taking all these precautions can help protect eye health during the summer months.
Watching mobile phones, TV or laptops constantly tired of the eyes and becomes dry. Therefore, you should follow the ’20 -20 rules’ to look at the other side for 20 seconds every 20 minutes. Wash your eyes with clean water immediately after swimming and consult an eye doctor if you feel any discomfort. Proper care of the eye during summer can reduce the risk of infection and keep the eyes healthy.
