How to Protect Your Eyes From the Summer Heat?

After spending last summer cooped up at home, I’m really looking forward to making the most of the sunshine this year. From cafe hopping and trying out new restaurants to catching up with friends and meeting new people - it’s all on the list. And if I’m lucky, maybe even a trip abroad to explore new places and experience different cultures.

As much as I love to welcome summer with open arms, I am also aware of the misery it inflicts on our eyes. This is why I take safety measures to make sure that my eyes are safe from the heat. I would love to share these tips with you guys. But first, let’s find out why looking after your eyes is important in summer.

The Sun Sees All and So Do Your Eyes

Keeping your eyes healthy throughout the summer is important, as the sun's rays can cause potential hazards to these delicate organs. Here are some of the most common things that can damage your eyes in the warm months.

• Summer Allergies: Summer rains and warmer temperatures create ideal conditions for mould growth. It’s also the season when many plants release their seeds at peak levels. If you’re allergic to either mould or pollen, you may find yourself dealing with the symptoms of eye allergies, such as itchiness, redness, or dryness.

• Corneal Burns: Too much sun exposure can burn the surface of the cornea. This could lead to temporary blurriness in your vision and gritty eyes. While you can’t put sunscreen on your eyes, wearing designer sunglasses is one of the smart ways to protect your eyes.

• Eye Infections: When you are out doing summer activities such as swimming or camping, you are exposed to more pathogens. Chlorine in the swimming pools can irritate the thin tear film on your cornea, causing eye infections. If you are planning pool parties, make sure you protect your eyes with swimming goggles.

• Dry Eyes: Dry eye is a very common problem in summer. Due to high temperatures and low humidity, tears can evaporate easily and dry your eyes. This can make your eyes feel dry, gritty and irritated. If left untreated, it could lead to eye inflammation or become one of those things that can damage your eyes.

Tips to Protect Your Eyesight in the Summer

Summer is the best time to take a vacation. But a vacation from eye care should never be on the cards. It’s important to make sure that you take proper safety precautions to help your eyes live their best life. Here are some factors you can consider to keep your eyes healthy this summer.

• Wear Sunglasses: Summer is the time when you plan for different vacations and trips. This means a lot of travelling, exposure to the sun and UV time for your eyes. The obvious way to protect your eyes is to wear sunglasses. Too much UV light can trigger cataracts, photokeratitis, or macular degeneration. Using sunglasses that block harmful UV rays works best in the summer. 
  When you buy sunglasses from us, you get 100% protection from both UVA and UVB rays. Even when you buy prescription glasses, we offer anti-UV coating for free with all our glasses.

• Wash Your Hands: During the warm months, our hands get sweaty. The germs or bacteria on your hands could easily be transferred to your eyes when you rub them with your hands. So, make sure that you keep your hands clean and germ-free.

• Wear Hats: Hats are the best summertime accessory (after sunglasses). Minimise your risk of UV damage and wear hats when stepping out in the hot sun. They add to your style and shield your eyes at the same time.

• Use Eye Drops: As I have said summer weather triggers dry eye problems, so use eye drops to keep your eyes lubricated. However, you should make sure to use eye drops only after consulting a doctor.

• Hydrate Your Body: You are at a higher risk of dehydration when it is hot outside. I don’t know if you know this, but dehydration degrades your body’s ability to form tears. Drinking plenty of water and staying hydrated will ensure optimum tear levels in your eyes and prevent dry eye syndrome.

Will Sunglasses Protect Your Eyes in the Summer?

Yes, they will. Where sunglasses keep your eyes covered from UV harm, they also don’t allow seeds and debris to get into your eyes. This way, your shades prevent eye infections by giving proper coverage to your eyes.

You may go for oversized sunglasses or boxy frames with wider lenses that also protect the area around your eyes. They are extremely stylish as well. You can check out our range of oversized sunglasses to give yourself a stunning makeover this summer.