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Monsoon Maladies: How To Prevent Redness & Swelling Of Eyes
Listed in this article are a few of the easy ways to prevent eye infections during monsoon.
With the onset of monsoons, start various health issues and eye infections. People enjoy the monsoon season but they are not aware that even direct contact between the eyes and rain water can cause many types of infections.
Monsoon brings joy as you say goodbye to summer and also your sunglasses that usually protect your eyes from infection. Monsoons brings with it an army of infections that cause eye pain and discomfort, so do not ignore your eye health this monsoon.
Viral infections are known to thrive and spread during rains due to increased moisture in the air.
Health experts have urged people to not to ignore symptoms like redness, swelling or burning sensation in the eyes and consult an ophthalmologist immediately as it could be conjunctivitis or corneal ulcer that are quite common during the rainy season.
Corneal
ulcers
are
something
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need
immediate
attention.
They
may
even
cause
blindness.
It
is
a
severe
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eye
infection
due
to
viral,
bacterial
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fungal
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a
red,
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mild
to
severe
discharge
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reduced
vision.
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should
not
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ignored,
better
be
cautious.
The most common symptoms of eye infections during monsoons include redness, swelling and burning sensation in the eyes. It is important to take precaution in order to avoid any emergency and to prevent these infections from getting severe.
Remember, you must not self-medicate and visit an ophthalmologist in case of an emergency. In this article we shall discuss some precautionary tips to prevent the redness and swelling of your eyes during monsoon.
1. Wash Your Eyes:
One of the most simple and important acts that you should do after you are back home drenched in the rains is to wash your eyes completely with normal, clean water. Before this, ensure that you first clean your hands that are prone to infection too.
Once you wash your eyes, dry the sides of your eyes with a clean, dry towel. This can help to remove any possible bacteria which might result in an infection later.
If you find your eyes red after waking up from the bed, then treat them with water. Simply splash a mug of cold water on your face.It helps to reduce the inflammation, redness and puffiness of the eyes.
2. Avoid Rubbing Your Eyes:
When there is an itching sensation in the eyes, it is a common human tendency to constantly rub the eyes. Nobody thinks twice before doing this. Our hands are often dirty so it is vital to avoid rubbing the eyes.
Though this habit is common among children, even adults do it unknowingly. It is always safe to stay away from stagnated water during monsoons to avoid such conditions.
3. Clean Your Contact Lenses:
If you are a user of contact lenses, ensure you clean them regularly. It is essential that you avoid waiting near water-logged areas as bacterial infections prowl around unhygienic water.
4. Avoid Sharing Personal Belongings:
Do not share any personal belongings like towels, handkerchiefs, etc. of the person infected with eye diseases or infections because eye infections spread very easily.
5. Use Sunglasses While Travelling:
Though we try to get rid of sunglasses when we say goodbye to the summers, it is still a great idea to use them during monsoons as well, especially if you are travelling. Sunglasses protect your eyes from loose dust and common eye infections.
6. Eat Healthy Food:
Though we crave for fried and oily foods during monsoon, it is good to avoid eating such foods. Instead, eat fresh seasonal vegetables and fruits that can help build immunity. It is very important to note that you should completely avoid road-side foods during monsoon.
Diets rich in omega 6 and omega 3 fatty acids such as salmon, nuts and flax seeds as well as vitamin B2, B6 present in eggs, dairy products, yogurt, tuna fish, turkey, fresh vegetables, asparagus, sunflower seeds and whole cereals are essential for maintaining a healthy eye sight.
Zinc, vitamin C and vitamin E, zeaxanthin and lutein present in strawberries, cabbage, spinach, celery, cauliflower, cantaloupe, broccoli and oranges are the other most required nutrients essential for eye health.
7. Consult Your Doctor:
If you notice any indication of an eye infection, rinse your eyes with some cold water and visit youreye doctor. It is important that if you are suffering from an eye infection, you must avoid wearingcontact lenses, and if you are taking any other eye drops other than the ones for infection, stop using them until you have totally recovered from that infection.
Redness, irritation & itching are common monsoon-related problems, especially after too much reading, long hours at the computer or watching too much television, and most hospitals treat such problems with lubricating eye drops. However, if you have such a problem, don't self-medicate - ask a doctor.
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