The temperature of many cities of the country has crossed 45 degrees. In such a situation, when we go out, the gleaming rays of the sun and hot winds cause a lot of damage to our eyes. Hot winds dry out the moisture of the eyes and increase the risk of allergic reactions in the eyes due to being in strong sunlight for a long time.
On the other hand, many people prefer to stay in AC most of the time to avoid the heat. Tell such people that even sitting in AC for a long time also makes the eyes dry.
In today's news of need, know from Dr. Manish Narayan, Senior Consultant Ophthalmologist, Dhanbad, how to protect the eyes from heat and AC's dryness.
Question: What is the effect of strong sunlight on the eyes?
Answer: Actually, ultraviolet radiation is three times more in the hot summer sun, which has a lot of effect on the eyes. In strong sunlight, the layer of tear cells on the eyes starts breaking or getting damaged due to UV rays.
This condition can be harmful to the cornea. The dust that blows outside during this season causes allergies in the eyes. Due to its heat, the tears, that is, the tears, dry up, due to which people start having the most problems of dryness in the eyes.
Question: What is the problem with dryness?
Answer: Due to allergic reaction in the eyes, the risk of diseases like burning, red eyes, watery eyes, stinging in the eyes, conjunctivitis increases.
Let us understand in detail the problems caused by heat in the eyes in this way…
Conjunctivitis (redness of eyes): The problem of conjunctivitis increases greatly in summer. It is a type of infection that occurs due to inflammation of the thin, transparent membrane located on the inner surface of the eyelid. In this the eyes turn pink or red. Watery or thick discharge comes from the eyes. Itching in the eyes and abnormal amount of tears.
Know how to avoid it
Take special care of cleanliness.
Do not go to crowded places.
Do not use other's towels, napkins, pillows.
Wash your hands before eating or touching anything.
Dry Eyes: Hot and dry weather can lead to dry eyes, as the tear film of the eyes dries out rapidly. This causes irritation and itching in the eyes. People who already have this problem, their problem increases.
how to avoid it
Use lubricant eye drops.
Avoid staying in too much AC.
Drink plenty of water and other drinks.
Eye Allergies: Pollution increases in summer, which increases the chances of allergic reactions in the eyes. In such a situation, the eyes become red, water comes out of the eyes and there is a problem of itching.
how to avoid it
Avoid going to places with strong sunlight, dust and pollution.
Wear goggles when you go out of the house.
Wash eyes with cold water 2-3 times a day.
Danger of Pterygium: High temperatures can seriously damage the eyes. Some patients also have problems like photophobia. If the exposure is prolonged it can damage the cornea. There could be a problem like Pterygium. In this, the tissue of the white part of the eye increases excessively and reaches the dark part of the eye. Dehydration due to heat stroke can cause pain and burning in the eyes.
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