The cold season can adversely affect the health of the eyes, contribute to the deterioration of vision.
Ophthalmologist Irina Melikyan said in an interview with MedikForum that in autumn and in winter, many people may experience similar problems affecting the condition of the eyes and the quality of vision.
Dryness.This eye problem, which worsens in autumn and winter, can be due to various reasons. For example, the action of the weather – cold, low atmospheric pressure, wind that blows in the face. In turn, heating in the premises dries out the air in them, which also has a bad effect on the condition of the mucous tissues. In addition, the eyes begin to suffer greatly from a decrease in water intake.
“The worst cases of dry eyes can be accompanied by swelling, severe itching and redness – especially in people with contact lenses,” the specialist warned.
Blurred vision.According to Melikyan, in cold conditions, blood vessels constrict, which limits blood flow to the eyes. This can result in blurry vision or double vision.
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“If your vision deteriorated in the cold does not return to normal when you are in more comfortable conditions, I recommend you see a doctor,” an ophthalmologist shared advice.
Sensitivity to light .Irina Melikyan noted that dryness and lack of moisture, deficiency of sun and vitamin D, as well as a reduction in the diet of people of plant foods containing vitamins and microelements useful for the eyes, can exacerbate the effect of various irritants on the eyes. Added to this is vascular instability due to vasospasm due to a reaction to cold or sudden temperature fluctuations. As a result, ordinary light can become painfully bright, causing pain and tearing. In this case, you also need to see a doctor.
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