After
the hot summer season, when monsoon begins, it soothes everyone’s mind and
body. The rain water tends to cool down the hot land surface of the Earth. In
the initial days, when rains start, temperature falls. But any hot sunny day in
between causes great humidity. So, monsoon is basically a combination of humid climate, heavy rains and strong winds.
All these three elements spread infectious diseases.
Viral
fever, stomach infection, eye infections, skin infections, fungal infections,
cold and swine flu are the most common health issues during rainy season. Air
becomes a key medium to carry such infections. Generally, this season lasts for
a month or two at most places. But this period is very crucial from health
perspective.
As
eyes are very delicate and sensitive, so they are the more prone to infections,
bacterial conjunctivitis, fungal and bacterial corneal ulcers etc, during
monsoon. If we get a little careless towards our personal hygiene or ignore
some early symptoms of eye problem, we will end into serious problems. Hence,
it is very essential to adopt some precautions to safeguard our eyes or visit a
top eye clinic in Jaipur for any serious problems.
Eye Care Precautions and Tips to Maintain Eye Health during Monsoon
1. Avoid Rainwater from Entering Eyes
Rainwater contains dissolved
oxygen, nitrogen and other gases like carbon dioxide as impurities in it. It
appears to be clean, but actually rainwater carries many germs and microbes.
One must be aware of the fact that
rainwater destroys the tear film of the eyes. This tear film is a protective
layer of eyes. So, one must sure that rainwater does not enter their eyes.
For avoidance, one must make use of
eye wear (glasses) while going out in rains.
2. Have a clean and Comfortable Eyewear
A best fitted and comfortable
eyewear is all you need to prevent rainwater from entering your eyes.
You should also keep the glasses
clean with a soft cloth and keep it scratch free to help you see clearly
through water.
3.
Wash your Hands Frequently
The pandemic situation of COVOD-19
has made us realize the importance of washing hands frequently. Even during
monsoon, we must wash our hands with a good hand wash or soap or sanitize them
at short intervals. This will prevent viruses/bacteria from reaching our mouth
and eyes.
4. Maintain Personal Hygiene
The most important rule of personal
hygiene is to have and use everything of one’s own. During monsoons also, avoid
using the towels/ handkerchief/ masks or make-up products used by others
(family members).
This will prevent the transmission
of bacteria/ viruses and hence avoid eye infections.
5. Treat Your Eyes Gently
In case, some dust particles enter
your eyes or if the rainwater causes itchiness, do not rub your eyes
vigorously. Treat them gently, wash them with cold water and pat dry with a dry
and clean napkin. Avoid self medication.
6. Minimize the Use of Eye -Makeup
If possible, one should not put on
eye makeup during monsoon. Firstly, fungus may grow on makeup products due to
moisture in air and secondly, with the drops of rain, makeup may be washed off
and may enter into the eyes causing itchiness and pain. So, eye-makeup should
be avoided during this season.
7. Stay away from those Affected
As we all have faced the COVID-19
isolation phase in one or the other way, we all know how not to get in touch
with anyone who is affected . One must remain apart from anyone (family member)
who is suffering from any viral infection, conjunctivitis, fever etc.
8. Sanitize the Stuff you Carry out
During monsoon, air borne
infections are most probable. So, whatever stuff you carry outside in travel or
to your workplace- purse, mobile, umbrellas, glasses etc, must be sanitized.
Sanitization will save not only
your eyes from catching infections but also protect you from the COVID-19
virus.
9. The COVID-19 affected Needs Extra Protection
Those who
are/were affected by COVID-19, needs extra care; especially if are/ were in
ICUs on oxygen support. Possibility of developing Black Fungus (an ailment of
eye) is extraordinarily high in such people if they are diabetic or
hypertension patients. Such people must follow the above tips genuinely.
Inspite of all these precautions,
if you still feel discomfort, itchiness or redness in your eyes, you must visit
nearest best eye doctor in Jaipur and get it treated.
