What You Should Do To Care For Your Vision This Winter

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Hello. My name is Lori Frank. I’m fifty-two years old. I had perfect vision until I turned forty-one years of age. It’s funny; you often hear how one's vision starts to change at forty. Well, I can tell you that statement sure has held true for not only me but friends and family too. I never worried about going for yearly eye exams until I noticed that it was getting harder to read road signs when driving. I got my first pair of glasses when I was forty-one, and I’ve been averaging a new prescription at least every other year since. I want to share some of my experiences when it comes to eye exams. I was frightened and wanted to put it off, but there’s really nothing to be afraid of. Moreover, to make things better, eyeglasses are a trend these days!

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What You Should Do To Care For Your Vision This Winter

3 December 2020
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Winter dryness can affect every part of your body, including your eyes. Your eyes can dry out and lead to eye strain and eventually poor vision. Dry eyes can be caused by the weather around you, or it could be dry in your own home. Your eyes may also dry out if you're consistently using a heater at work, in your car, or even at home. If you don't care for your eyes properly this winter, you could end up harming your vision. Read on for tips to care for your eyes during the winter months.

Prevent Dryness

Dry eyes create eye strain, but you can prevent this dryness by pointing heaters away from your face to give your eyes a break. If you have dry eyes, you can use moistening eye drops to keep your eyes wet and moist, and to keep them from being strained. Over-the-counter eye drops can be used, but if you wear contact lenses, you should only use contact lens eye drops. You can drink water to help prevent dryness as well. Be sure to drink extra water during the winter months.

Protect Your Eyes From Glare

You're going to be inside a lot more, so be sure you are preventing glare on your television, computer screen and other device so you aren't straining your eyes to see these devices. Glare from the sun can also create a problem for your eyes, so be sure to wear sunglasses when outside as the sun in your eyes can also lead to eye strain. Wearing sunglasses can also protect your eyes from direct sunlight as well. You should wear sunglasses no matter what season to protect them from harmful UV-A and UV-B light.

Watch For Vision Changes

Your vision can change for a number of reasons, and if you notice any changes this winter, such as from dryness or from other things, make sure you report them to your optometrist. If you have dry eyes, itchy eyes, eye discharge, or other noticeable changes, you should also report this to your optometrist as well.

If you don't take care of your eyes, you could end up with poor vision, or worsening vision that can make it even more difficult to see. If you have noticed changes in your vision, or in the health of your eyes, report this to your optometrist and make an appointment for an eye exam. An optometrist service can provide additional information.