Hot days: stress for your eyes
Hot days: stress for your eyes
Prolonged periods of heat exposure reduce tear production while increasing the evaporation of tear fluid.
The result:
– a burning or gritty sensation in the eye
– increased sensitivity to light
– blurred vision
– watery eyes
Read on to find out how to protect your eyes effectively in summer.
Your eyes deserve the best care.
Common strains on the eyes include:
1. intense sunlight and UV radiation
– Always wear high-quality sunglasses with sufficient UV protection (ideally up to UV 400). Tips on choosing sunglasses can be found here…
2. Staying in air-conditioned rooms
– If you work at a PC and your office is air-conditioned, try to blink more often. Take regular “eye breaks”. Close your eyes for a few seconds and focus on distant objects to relax the eye muscles and stimulate tear production.
3. Swimming pool
– Chlorinated water in swimming pools promotes dryness. Use swimming goggles to protect your eyes from chlorine and other chemicals in swimming pools.
Further general advice
– Drink enough water throughout the day, as feeling thirsty is already a sign that dehydration is beginning.
– Pay attention to a balanced, vitamin-rich diet to reduce inflammation and strengthen the eyes from within. You can find foods that contain antioxidants and important vitamins, e.g. dark leafy greens, berries, etc., here…
A proven application option for dry eyes
– With professional eye care from Roman Wagner, improve tear film quality and promote your eyes’ long-term comfort. Find out more about professional eye care (Tear-Stim) here…