Heatwave: 6 Tips To Protect Your Eyes

Healthshots By Aayushi Gupta Published June 1, 2024

Protecting your eyes during a heatwave is essential to prevent discomfort and potential damage. Here are 6 effective ways to safeguard your eyes from the heat.

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Wear Sunglasses

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Sunglasses are essential to protect your eyes especially when you are stepping out during peak hours. Choose sunglasses that offer 100 percent UV protection to shield your eyes from harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays.

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Stay Hydrated

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Drinking plenty of water helps maintain eye moisture, preventing dryness and irritation. Dehydration can exacerbate dry eye symptoms, so aim for at least eight glasses of water a day.

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Wear A Hat

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A wide-brimmed hat or a cap with a visor can offer additional protection from direct sunlight. It can prevent direct contact with sunlight and prevent your eyes from becoming strained.

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Avoid Peak Sun Hours

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The sun's rays are strongest between 10 AM and 4 PM. If possible, stay indoors during these peak hours in order to reduce exposure to intense sunlight.

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Limit Screen Time

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Prolonged exposure to screen can exacerbate eye strain, especially in bright environments. Take regular breaks using the 20-20-20 rule: every 20 minutes, look at something 20 feet away for at least 20 seconds.

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Use Eye Drops

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If your eyes feel dry or irritated, lubricating eye drops can provide relief. Use preservative-free drops to avoid potential allergic reactions and apply them as needed throughout the day.

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Heatwave: 6 Tips To Protect Your Eyes

Protecting your eyes during a heatwave is essential to prevent discomfort and potential damage. Here are 6 effective ways to safeguard your eyes from the heat.

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How Do Heatwave Affect Your Eyes?

How Do Heatwave Affect Your Eyes?

Wear Sunglasses

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Sunglasses are essential to protect your eyes especially when you are stepping out during peak hours. Choose sunglasses that offer 100 percent UV protection to shield your eyes from harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays.

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Stay Hydrated

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Drinking plenty of water helps maintain eye moisture, preventing dryness and irritation. Dehydration can exacerbate dry eye symptoms, so aim for at least eight glasses of water a day.

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Wear A Hat

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A wide-brimmed hat or a cap with a visor can offer additional protection from direct sunlight. It can prevent direct contact with sunlight and prevent your eyes from becoming strained.

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Avoid Peak Sun Hours

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The sun's rays are strongest between 10 AM and 4 PM. If possible, stay indoors during these peak hours in order to reduce exposure to intense sunlight.

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Limit Screen Time

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Prolonged exposure to screen can exacerbate eye strain, especially in bright environments. Take regular breaks using the 20-20-20 rule: every 20 minutes, look at something 20 feet away for at least 20 seconds.

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Use Eye Drops

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If your eyes feel dry or irritated, lubricating eye drops can provide relief. Use preservative-free drops to avoid potential allergic reactions and apply them as needed throughout the day.

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Heatwave can cause digestive problems! 8 ways to protect your stomach

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