Winter Eye Care Tips: In winter season, the skin becomes dry, marks appear on it, allergies occur... the same is the case with eyes. Due to low humidity in this season, due to instruments to increase temperature like blower, heater etc., the humidity in the home environment decreases, which also has a direct effect on the eyes. Due to low humidity, the eyes become dry and water also starts flowing from them. This problem is especially seen more in children.
Risk of reflex tearing
If someone in the family has viral fever, then the infection also spreads to other members of the house. Viral infection also has a bad effect on the eyes. Frequent watering, redness, pain, etc. In such a situation, when people reduce drinking water due to less thirst in the winter season, it also disrupts the natural process of tear formation, which causes irritation in the eyes. Therefore, you have to try again and again to read something, in which it seems as if something is pricking the eyes . Such a condition is called reflex tearing.
How to take care of your eyes in winter?
- If you use lukewarm water for bathing, then first clean your eyes with lukewarm water, but keep in mind that this should not be done repeatedly.
- Be sure to wear glasses during winter to protect yourself from cold winds and harmful UV rays.
- To maintain the moisture and health of the eyes, include food items rich in Vitamin A, Vitamin C and Vitamin E along with Omega-3 fatty acids in your diet.
- Keep in mind that drinking less water during the winter season can lead to dehydration in the body . Therefore, drink enough water throughout the day to prevent dehydration.
- In this season, people like to stay in bed for longer. Screen time increases, so to reduce it, definitely follow the 20-20-20 rule. Every 20 minutes, look at something 20 feet away for at least 20 seconds.
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