Winter Eye Care: Simple Preventive Measures To Keep Your Vision Healthy

It is extremely important for you to be aware that winters leave your eyes more vulnerable than the summers. Here are few preventive measures to reduce winter ailments:

Winter Eye Care Tips

The winter season offers nutrient-rich fruits and vegetables like broccoli, cauliflower, guava, amla, and carrots . These are rich in vitamins A and C, beta-carotene, and lutein – essential components for maintaining good eye health. (Image source: canva)

The dry winter air not only affects the skin but can also lead to dehydration in the body. Insufficient hydration can result in dry, blurry vision and a gritty feeling in the eyes. staying well-hydrated by drinking 6-8 glasses of water daily thus forms a fundamental aspect of preserving eye health during the winter months and prevents dry eye. (Image source: canva)

Humidifier can be beneficial, especially if you spend long hours indoors. A humidifier helps maintain moisture levels in the air, which can alleviate dry eyes and improve comfort. (Image source: canva)

While visiting places with snowfall, wear goggles that provide UV protection and a barrier against the wind. This can help prevent dry eyes and snow blindness. (Image source: canva)

Avoid rubbing your eyes and schedule your ophthalmologist visit . A lubricating drop  prescribed by an ophthalmologist  can make your itchy dry eyes feel comfortable and relieve you from the disturbing symptoms.(Image source: canva)

Avoid dust, pet dander, and smoke from fires by cleaning and replacing air filters. (Image source: canva)

Cold weather and increased screen time can reduce your blink rate, causing dryness. Practice the 20-20-20 rule: every 20 minutes, look at something 20 feet away for 20 seconds. This simple habit reduces digital eye strain and keeps your eyes moist. (Image source: canva)

Inputs By: Dr Ananya Ganguly, Ophthalmologist, Disha Eye Hospitals (Image source: canva)