Due to the scorching heat and scorching sun, many types of problems start occurring in the body. Sometimes due to lack of water in the body, many types of infections also occur in the eyes. Let us talk in detail today about what effect heat wave has on the eyes?
Take care of your eyes like this in summer
For the last few days, people in Delhi-Noaga are suffering from the heat. The mercury has reached beyond 45. In such a situation, the body part which is affected by the heat wave is facing a lot of problems. The eyes have also deteriorated due to direct exposure to the scorching sun. People apply sunscreen and masks on their body but forget to take care of their eyes.
What did the ‘International Journal of Environmental Health and Public Health’ say?
According to a study published in the ‘International Journal of Environmental Health and Public Health’, the risk of eye infections increases significantly due to excessive heat. This is the reason why special care of the eyes is needed in summer. Now the question arises that what should be done in summer to avoid heat stroke and eye infections.
These dangerous symptoms appear on the eyes due to heat wave
dry eyes
If there is a burning sensation in your eyes, then this can also be a symptom of infection. Actually, due to heat, eyes often start getting irritated. Eyes lose moisture due to hot air. Due to which the risk of dry eyes increases.
eye allergy
If water is continuously falling from your eyes. Or if you are seeing blur, it could be due to allergy in the eyes.
swelling in eyes
Due to intense heat and sunlight, eyes often start feeling burning and itching. Due to which the eyes become swollen. Continuous watering of eyes can also be a serious symptom of infection.
These eye related diseases can occur during the summer season like- Viral conjunctivitis is a bacterial infection. Once someone gets this infection, his eyes start swelling. Due to which people start seeing blur. Anyone can get infected by coming in contact with it.
pterigium
Pterygium is a health condition in which there is excessive growth in the cells inside the eyes. Due to which people’s vision starts decreasing. Eyes come in direct contact with ultraviolet rays. Due to this the risk of pterygium increases.
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