During the summer, the eye is exposed to many problems. In addition to the heat of the air, it is exposed to dust, dirt, sea water and swimming pools, and although the eye was supported by the Creator Almighty with a number of means to preserve it from the eyelid, eyelashes, and the transparent mucous membrane that covers the white of the eye, and this layer is not a preservative. Not only, but it allows the eye to contract and relax, all the time, and tears moisturize the eye and keep it from drying out, which can be determined its thickness and distribution around the eye using modern devices, and we explain in our next report the infectious bacteria that affect the eye in the summer, its causes, methods of treatment and other topics related to problems that are exposed to the eye during the summer.
Infectious bacteria that affects the eyes in the summer
Conjunctivitis, commonly known as pink eye, is inflammation of the white part of the eye (conjunctiva), usually caused by bacteria that are active in the summer, and appears in the form of redness in the eye with a tingling sensation, sticky secretions, and the inability to look long at the light, and comes due to Sharing special things such as a tissue, or staying for a long time in the sea or swimming pool, and in the event of symptoms appearing, it must be treated immediately by a specialist doctor, to prescribe the appropriate treatment.
Causes of red eyes in summer
One of the most important causes of eye redness, especially in the summer, is dehydration that may affect the eye as a result of the tears that soothe and moisturize the eye. Damage, and a drop called artificial tears, because the eye is always wet, and contact lenses may cause redness of the eye due to the presence of a scratch in the cornea, and in this case it must be removed immediately from the eye so as not to aggravate the problem, and infections and abscesses in the eye are among the causes that cause redness, In this case, you should consult a doctor immediately for diagnosis and treatment.
The danger of a birthmark in the eye
A brown cloud may appear on the eye, some believe that it is a blood pool since childhood, it did not drain on its own, but this is a birthmark that does not go away, unlike the blood pool that goes away on its own, but the birthmark does not go away and may increase with time following the age of eighteen, It may turn into a benign tumor, and in this case, you should go immediately to the doctor, for diagnosis and immediate intervention with treatment or surgery, and workers in the agricultural fields may also be exposed to tumors and infections in the eye, as a result of their exposure to the sun for a long time, and touching the eye with the hand, which may be unclean And then you must go to the doctor immediately, the tumor may be benign.
Summer eye care tips
Doctors and specialists advise following a number of guidelines to protect the eyes in the summer, including:
- Wear goggles and hats that protect the eyes from UV rays.
- Always keep your hands clean, especially when touching your eyes.
- Wear goggles while swimming.
- Use eye drops that protect it from drying out.
- Drink plenty of water and juices that are high in antioxidants and carotene.
