Health tips: Do not forget to take care of eyes in the rising heat

Everyone is troubled by the heat, people are taking various measures to avoid the heat. However, despite all the measures, some people do not get relief from it and it leads to many health problems. Most people believe that excessive heat damages the skin, but let us tell you that it affects the eyes equally.

Why does heat cause eye problems?

In fact, the eyes are not able to tolerate excessive heat and hence the hot winds blowing during the summer days affect them. Also during summer the air becomes dry and also dust and other pollutants start flying in the air. When these contaminants come in contact with the eyes, it causes pain in the eyes.

Eye problems due to heat

1.     frequent watery eyes
2.     red eyes after coming from outside
3.     can't see well in the sun
4.     headache due to sunlight
5.     Eye irritation and itching due to dust
6.     dry eye

How to protect eyes from heat

Just as you adopt various methods to protect your skin and scalp from the heat and sun, it is also very important for you to take care of your eyes. You can take the following measures to protect your eyes in summer.

1.     Periodically wash the eyes with clean water
2.     wear dark glasses when going out
3.     don't go to dusty places
4.     stay at home in the afternoon as much as possible
5.     Do not allow sweating on the face around the eyes
6.     don't touch your eyes with your hands
7.     Check up with doctor from time to time