If spring for you means red eyes, constant tearing and burning, conjunctivitis, as well as fatigue and irritability, runny nose, sore throat and cough, then this article is definitely for you.
On the one hand, spring is great: the weather is nice, you can walk more. On the other hand, it is the season of allergens, infections and dust in the eyes.
One of the companions of spring is the aggravation of allergies. Active flowering of plants begins, which carry their pollen over long distances.
In addition, spring is not only the awakening of nature, but also a period of activity of viruses. The chances of getting an infection into the body increase: it is enough to touch an infected object or person, and then, for example, rub your eyes, to get the infectious agent into the body. 15% of viruses enter the body through the eyes, people forget to protect them, thinking that the disease is transmitted only through the respiratory tract.
In addition, in spring, dust becomes a mixture of reagents, earth particles, sand and even mites, which are more numerous in spring. Sometimes dust mites cause health problems, such as asthma or allergies: the eyelids become swollen and tearing occurs for no reason.
So, as you can see, the reasons why our eyes can suffer in spring are many…
But how to protect them?
There are a few simple rules to help you feel better in the spring and greatly reduce the negative impact on your eyes:
- First of all, it is recommended to protect your eyes in the simplest barrier way – tight-fitting large-rimmed glasses, both sunglasses and vision correctors. Such glasses will not only be a barrier to allergens and protect the eyes from wind and dust, but also a stylish accessory.
- A simple and effective way to prevent allergy symptoms and protect yourself from viruses and bacteria is to avoid touching your eyes with dirty hands. Dirt, bacteria, viruses, allergens and skin grease remain on your hands, which not only aggravate an allergic reaction, but can also cause inflammation and infection.
- Clean your contact lenses! Contact lenses are a breeding ground for infections and bacteria: the amount of dirt entering your eyes increases dramatically in the spring. Not all storage solutions have antibacterial properties to cope with this flow alone. It is therefore worth stocking up on a special cleaning agent.
- Proper nutrition is important for eye health. In spring, include more green leafy vegetables, citrus fruits, carrots, nuts, fish and eggs in your diet.
- Dehydration of the body can also lead to dryness and constant discomfort in the eyes. Therefore, it is important to make sure that you drink enough water.
- Avoid windy days! On windy days, pollen counts are often highest. This is a good reason not to go outside without glasses – they at least partially absorb the shock and reduce the amount of dirt that can get into your eyes.
- In spring, and not only, it is recommended to do morning exercises for the eyes, which consists of looking out the window every day for 5-10 minutes to reduce the sensitivity caused by the abrupt transition from indoor to outdoor light.
Another exercise is to blink 10-20 times every 10 minutes to relieve eye strain and regulate tear gland secretion.
To reduce reading fatigue , simply look at the left corner of your eye and then at the right corner at least twice a day to adjust. It is recommended to do this exercise with your eyes open, without glasses or contact lenses.
- Consult an ophthalmologist! If you have vision problems, regardless of the cause or time of year, an ophthalmologist can help.
Enjoy spring to the fullest, and if you experience any symptoms of discomfort, be sure to see a specialist.