High temperatures characterize our country, even more so with the arrival of summer, and it is important to protect not only the skin, but also the eyes, taking into account intense exposure to the sun and Ultraviolet Rays (UV), which can cause damage. to one of the senses of the human being.
The UV rays can be of type A, B and C. The most harmful are those of type C that happily are absorbed in the atmosphere, and there is no contact with them, however, both A and B UV radiation can cause redness of the eyes (conjunctivitis) keratitis (corneal injury) cataracts, retinal lesions and even tumors.
For this reason, from the Eye Health Program of the Ministry of Public Health and Social Welfare remember the need to protect yourself with sunglasses that block 100% of UV radiation as much as possible and completely cover the eyes; to this can also be added the use of hats for better care.
It is important to note that protection UV from contact lenses is not enough, Therefore, it is also recommended to wear sunglasses, even throughout the year, taking into account the climatic characteristics of our country. Likewise, it is essential to maintain the same care in children and the elderly.
At this time, dry eyes also manifest a lot due to the continuous use of air conditioners and fans. Dry eye can manifest with redness and a gritty sensation that improve with the use of artificial tears, which ideally should not contain preservatives since with chronic use they could irritate the eyes.
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In addition, the continuous use of computers and cell phones is added, which can cause the so-called Computer Syndrome, which manifests mainly with tiredness, dry eyes due to decreased blinking, red eyes and the sensation of a foreign body.
Equally, hand hygiene should not be forgotten before touching the eyes. It is important to take into account all these recommendations, to avoid discomfort and damage to this fundamental part of the human body.
It should be remembered that it is recommended to purchase sunglasses and contact lenses from establishments authorized by the Ministry of Public Health and Social Welfare, which certify that their products have adequate protection. and that heContact lens users should avoid getting into water with them on (swimming pools, rivers, seas, and others) in order to avoid corneal infections.
