Dry eyes i.e. dryness in the eyes can cause blindness. Health experts said that due to increasing screen time, the risk of developing dry eyes is increasing among people these days. Apart from this, a habit of summer has also been found to increase this risk. Not only this, but for those who already have problems with dryness in the eyes, there may be a risk of the problems increasing further.
Health experts say that people who spend more time in air conditioning (AC) are at higher risk of developing eye dryness. AC air increases dryness in the environment, which not only increases eye problems but can also lead to the risk of respiratory problems.
Experts say that even though AC provides a comfortable environment in summer, its excessive use should be avoided.
Eye problems may increase due to AC
Do you also feel irritation, grittiness, stickiness, and itching in the eyes after spending some time in AC? If yes, then be careful, it can be a sign of a dry eyes problem. Doctors say that dry eye syndrome, or the condition of increased dryness in the eyes, reflects a problem in the tear layers or lack of tear production.
In places with AC where the temperature is very low, there is also a lack of moisture in the environment. Due to the increase in dryness in the air, the tears present in the eyes also start evaporating due to which the problem of dryness in the eyes starts increasing.
Lack of moisture in the eyes is problematic
Doctors say, to keep the eyes healthy, the temperature of the environment should not be too low or high. This is the reason why the risk of dryness in the eyes increases due to excessive use of not only AC but also heater in winter.
The eyeballs need moisture to stay hydrated and move around comfortably. That is why tears continue to be produced naturally in the eyes. However, due to temperature change, tear production gets affected due to which the risk of pain, redness, and irritation in the eyes increases.
How can the problem of dry eyes be avoided?
Ophthalmologists say that eye problems can be prevented by keeping some things in mind during summer.
Avoid spending too much time in air-conditioned rooms.
The temperature of AC should not be kept less than 23 degrees Celsius.
Avoid sitting with your face towards the air conditioner, so that the eyes do not come in direct contact with the air from the air conditioner.
The room where there is an air conditioner should also have a good arrangement for ventilation so that air circulation remains better.
Adequate fluids must be consumed to avoid the problem of dryness in the eyes.
Excessive use of a computer or mobile phone should also be avoided. These can also increase the risk of dry eyes.
What is the advice of doctors?
Eye experts say that eyes are a very sensitive organ, hence it is important to take special care regarding its care. If you have any eye problems like redness, pain, burning sensation, stinging sensation that persists for some time, then avoid using any medicine or eye drops on your own. Using any medicine without medical advice can cause serious damage to the eyes. Sitting in direct contact with the AC-heater should be avoided.
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