Summer eye care: How to prevent burning and irritation in eyes
Extreme heat can take a toll on your eye health. Cases of redness, itchiness and burning sensation are on rise. Here are expert tips for summer eye care.
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Extreme summer has arrived early in most parts of the country as dangerously high temperatures have been recorded in many states like West Bengal, Bihar and Andhra Pradesh. Extreme heat can take a toll on your eye health too with redness, itchiness and burning sensation becoming more common. Dr. Rishi Raj Borah, Country Director - India, Orbis shares tips to take care of your eyes in extreme heat.(Freepik)
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"Cases of redness, itching, and burning are commonly seen amid the rising temperatures in summer. Dry eyes can cause such symptoms. Therefore, people should take care of their hydration levels and drink plenty of water and fluids, especially when out in the sun," says Dr Rishi Raj Borah. (Shutterstock)
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Wear sunglasses: High temperatures and low relative humidity can also lead to cataracts in the elderly, which is a cause of concern. During the peak sun hours, people should make it a habit to wear UV sunglasses. (Pixabay)
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Cucumber slices: Placing cooled cucumber slices after being outdoors in the sun also aids in relieving inflammation and burning in the eyes. (Freepik)
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