During the summer we must protect our eyes from excess ultraviolet radiation (UV) to avoid eye injuries. However, at this time we should not only worry about sunlight, but also about some external factors that can cause a series of eye problems.
the ophthalmologist José Santos, from the Ricardo Palma Clinic, provides 5 tips to take care of the eyes this season:
wear sunglasses
Choose a model that covers the entire eye. Photo: Pexels.
Make sure they have a protection factor of 400 UV since they block between 99 and 100% of radiation and that the lenses are made of polycarbonate and organic resin to reduce the risk of developing various eye diseases. Buy the glasses in a serious place that offers guarantees. Choose a model that covers the entire eye. According to the statistics of the National Institute of Ophthalmology (INO) of the Ministry of Health, each year about 4,510 new cases of cataract are diagnosed, 7,048 of carnosity, among other conditions that are generated by ultraviolet radiation.
wide brimmed hats
They are perfect so that solar radiation does not fall directly into the eyes. Photo: Pexels.
Wear wide-brimmed hats or beanies, especially if you stay outdoors during the hours with the highest solar radiation (11 am to 4 pm). These accessories are perfect so that solar radiation does not fall directly into the eyes. However, they do not protect us from radiation that is reflected from the ground and other surfaces.
Air conditioner
When used very strongly, it favors dry eyes and generates the sensation of a foreign body in the eyes and redness of sight. So don’t overdo it with the air conditioning.
Dry Eye
Apply artificial tears and avoid touching your eyes with dirty hands to avoid infection.
At the beach, be careful not to get sand in your eyes.
Put on sunglasses when bathing in the sea or in the pool. Use a personal towel to avoid contagion. If you have conjunctivitis, do not enter the pool because it will infect everyone.
Follow these tips to keep your eyes healthy this season. Visit the eye doctor once a year for an ophthalmological control.
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