Why does the rainy season make the eyes dry?
According to Dr. Madhusmita Behera, Senior Consultant, Department of cataract Surgery, Ophthalmology and Ophthalmology, Rotary Techno Nethralaya Hospital (India), although the rainy season brings a pleasant feeling after days of harsh heat, this is also the time when many people easily have health problems, including chronic dry eyes. Dry eyes during the rainy season can be made worse by a number of factors:
Use a lot of air conditioners: Cold and dry air from air conditioners reduces moisture in the eyes.
Less exposure to natural light: Many people spend a lot of time indoors, watching TV, using phones, computers... causing the frequency of blinking to decrease.
Hydrated air, many mold: The monsoon brings high humidity and allergens such as mushroom spores, fine dust... easily making the eyes irritated.
Poor ventilation: indoor houses are closed, causing less air circulation, increasing the risk of eye lining irritation.
Signs of dry eyes
You may experience dry eyes if you often experience the following symptoms:
Dry, burning eyes, feel like sand in the eyes
Obscure eyes, tired from long-term vision
Tears (reactive eyes due to dryness)
sensitivity to light or air
Difficulty wearing contact lenses
Simple and effective solutions
Dr. Madhusmita Behera says artificial tears are a simple and safe way to relieve dry eyes during the rainy season.
Uses of artificial tears:
Quickly soothe burning, dryness and itchy eyes
Keep the eye surface moist
Helps remove allergens or dirt
Can be used regularly, even for contact lenses (the type that does not contain preservatives)
Note: Choose the right type of synthetic tear that does not contain preservatives if you need to use it multiple times a day.
Habits to help reduce long-term dry eyes
In addition to eye dryness, according to Onlymyhealth, you should adjust some habits to improve dry eyes:
Follow the 202020 rule: Every 20 minutes of working on a screen, look 20 feet away for 20 seconds.
Regular blinking: Especially when working with a computer or phone.
Drink enough water: Helps keep the body and eyes naturally moisturized.
Keep your living space clean and airy: Avoid mold, fine dust and direct cold airflow.
Wear protective glasses when going out: Avoid dust and wind that drysens your eyes.
