<\/a>As those holiday selfies are right around the corner, the last thing you want is to exhibit red, irritated eyes. The inherent weather changes that occur during this time of year make that a real possibility. We don’t tend to think about how harsh winter weather can be on the eyes, spending most of our time trying to protect our eyes during the summer months, when the sun is brightest and we are on the water more frequently. The truth is, we need to take precautions throughout the entire year if we want to enjoy long-term visual health.<\/p>\n

1.Moisten as needed. Dryness and irritation from that dryness is probably the primary concern we hear during the winter months. The cold air outside is bad enough, and then dryness is exacerbated by the use of heaters in indoor settings. One of the ways that you can protect your eyes from dryness is to set up a humidifier in your home. You may also want to keep eye drops on hand for days when irritation occurs.<\/p>\n

2.Consider eyeglasses. If you wear contact lenses to improve your vision, winter time may be a great time to switch to eyeglasses. Because contacts sit directly on the surface of the eye, dryness could be exacerbated more easily. Also, the nature of contact lenses means that they require more moisture to remain comfortable and functional. If dryness occurs, contacts could stick to the eye, creating discomfort. It is much easier to maintain adequate moisture without the added requirements of contact lenses, even if you only make the switch for a few hours a day.<\/p>\n

3.Keep wearing sunglasses. UV rays don’t shine only during the summer months. In fact, if you are visiting a snowy location, know that UV rays are doubly intense. Quality sunglasses can filter over 95% of the UV light that can harm your eyes.<\/p>\n

Eye protection and safety are important throughout the various seasons of the year. If you need more information on how to winterize your eyes, or want to use your eye care benefits before the end of the year, give us a call! We’re happy to schedule a convenient appointment<\/a> time for you.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

As those holiday selfies are right around the corner, the last thing you want is to exhibit red, irritated eyes. The inherent weather changes that occur during this time of year make that a real possibility. We don’t tend to think about how harsh winter weather can be on the eyes, spending most of our […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":340,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[3,10],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\t\n\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n