Healthy eyes in the summer is a priority … 6 tips to keep it

People often neglect eye care, especially in the summer, when high temperatures, dust and pollution lead to eye infections and exposure to many diseases such as burns, infections, pain, dehydration, hypersensitivity to light, tears, blurred vision, itching and others.
Here are the 6 tips from Dr. Namir Kafel Hussain, Pediatric Ophthalmology Consultant at Moorfields Eye Hospital in Dubai, to keep his eyes healthy in adults and children:

_ Put on sunglasses with full UV protection lenses. Exposure to the sun, as well as prolonged exposure to extreme ultraviolet rays, can cause severe burns to the surface of the eyes, accompanied by pain, itching and redness with blurred vision.

_ Be sure to put goggles in the pool because it contains hydrochloric acid and chlorine, which can lead to eye infections, corneal irritation and an increase in the secretion of tears.

_ The application of substitutes for tears or eye drops, when prolonged exposure to the sun results in dry eye sensation due to an increase in the rate of evaporation of tears. Therefore, it is necessary to use alternatives to tears or eye drops to keep your eyes moist during the summer.

_ Be sure to follow the safety lessons, whether in the pool, on a playground or on the beach, especially at high temperatures. The rate of eye injuries increases with outdoor activities such as jogging and gardening. Always wear sunglasses or goggles during these activities.

_ Follow a balanced and healthy diet. It is essential for maintaining overall health, including health and safety of sight. Therefore, it is necessary to eat foods rich in minerals and vitamins to promote eye health. There are many food-rich foods that reduce your risk of developing eye diseases such as: carrots, broccoli, spinach, fish and fruits.

_ Stop smoking. Doctors generally warn of the dangers of smoking for the health of the body, including for eye safety. Cigarettes can cause many eye problems and diseases, including macular degeneration, cataracts, hypertension and diabetes.