Three Useful Eye Care Tips for You in Winter

When winter snow and cold begin to roll, we often take steps to protect ourselves from the imminent cold and flu season. However, you maybe surprised to find that the cold winter may also pose some potential risks to our vision. 3 factors affecting winter vision

1.Dry air

As the outdoor temperature drops during the winter, the air becomes colder and the atmospheric water vapor humidity can no longer be maintained – the same as the warmer air that exists during the rest of the year. The cold winter winds are especially dehydrated for our eyes and skin, which are mainly composed of water. When the air is dry, the surface of the eye – 99% of the water – loses moisture and accelerates evaporation and may become dry, dehydrated and irritating.

2.Reflecting ultraviolet radiation

It is well known that direct exposure to excessive UV light can expose us to a greater risk of skin cancer and may even lead to cataracts. So we recommend wearing sunglasses and sunscreen during prolonged outdoor activities. Ultraviolet radiation can also be reflected from snow. Although it may not always cause sunburn, but it poses a great threat to our vision health.

3. Indoor air

In the colder months, dry air is not only problematic outside. When we heat the home in the winter, the cold outside air heats and forces into the room. Warm dry air is more dehydrated than cooled dry air and creates an uncomfortable and dehydrated environment for our eyes and skin. The recirculated indoor air also contains other dehydration factors, such as environmental skin flora and bacteria. It is much larger than fresh outdoor air.

4. Maintaining a healthy winter vision is easy

Although cold and dry air in winter may not be ideal for optimal vision health, there are many solutions to keep your eyes clean, comfortable and healthy, such as:

Keep your eyes moist. Placement of indoor plants or humidifiers at home can greatly improve dry indoor air conditions. Moisturizing eye drops can also relieve dry eyes.

Wear sunglasses in winter. Choose UV-protective sunglasses to keep your vision safe and avoid the sunlight reflected by the snow.

Consider wearing glasses more frequently than contact lenses. Regular glasses can better protect your eyes from the cold winter winds and even help to maintain heat and moisture near the eyes.