It's summer, which means many of us are spending more time outdoors to enjoy the sun and sea. So we need to protect our bodies with high protection sunscreens. But what about our eyes? How can we protect them?;<\/p>\n
Below you can find answers to questions about how we can take care of our eyes during the summer:<\/p>\n
Do I need sunglasses even when it's cloudy?;<\/strong><\/p>\n Of course. Clouds do not completely block the sun's rays, so you are still at risk of exposure. While sunlight may be brighter at midday, remember that your eyes are especially vulnerable to harmful UV light at dawn and dusk because of the direct angle of incoming light. It is important to wear sunglasses as much as possible, regardless of the time of day or the weather. Note that water, sand and snow can also reflect sunlight towards your eyes, so sunglasses should protect your eyes even if you wear a hat. The higher the altitude you are at, the more exposed you are to ultraviolet light as well.<\/p>\n Why is it important to wear swimming goggles in the pool?;<\/strong><\/p>\n Goggles not only allow you to see better underwater, but they also protect your eyes from chlorine and other chemicals in the water that can irritate your eyes. If you are a contact lens wearer, discard them after swimming activities because the lenses may harbor bacteria that increase the risk of serious eye infections.<\/p>\n Do contact lenses provide protection from UV rays?;<\/strong><\/p>\n Several contact lens companies offer UV protection. Keep in mind, however, that contact lenses only cover the centre of the eye and not the surrounding areas, such as the conjunctiva or eyelids. It is best to wear sunglasses. Depending on the environment you are in, wearing contact lenses for too long outdoors can irritate your eyes more than usual, especially if you are in a dry, hot and\/or windy area.<\/p>\n Can my eyes \u00abburn\u00bb?;<\/strong><\/p>\n Yes, the eyes can \u00abburn\u00bb in a condition called photokeratitis. This usually leads to emergency medical visits due to severe eye pain and sudden onset of symptoms. Fortunately, it is usually self-limiting and resolves without permanent blindness, but any significant eye problem should always be evaluated by a specialist for proper diagnosis and treatment of the problem.<\/p>\n What are the symptoms of eye allergies and the best way to treat them?;<\/strong><\/p>\n Itching, swelling, redness, irritation, tearing and blurred vision are all symptoms of eye allergies. If you know you have seasonal eye allergies, you can use preservative-free artificial eye drops, which can be found at most pharmacies and optical stores. Cool compresses help reduce puffiness and intense itching. It is always best to be examined by a professional to determine the best way to treat your allergies.<\/p>\n What is the typical UV protection when buying sunglasses?;<\/strong><\/p>\n Sunlight reaching the Earth's surface is made up of two types of harmful rays: UV-A and UV-B. You should choose sunglasses that provide 100% protection from both UVA and UVB. You may also see the UV 400 designation, which blocks light below 400 nanometers (including UVA and UVB). Polarized sunglasses can help reduce glare and reflections, especially if you spend a lot of time in the water.<\/p>\n Can long-term exposure to the sun damage my eyes?;<\/strong><\/p>\n Absolutely. The most common eye problems associated with sun exposure are cataracts and macular degeneration. While cataracts can be removed with surgery, macular degeneration is permanent and often quite debilitating. In addition, the skin around the eyes is susceptible to skin cancer, so it's important to wear sun protection whenever possible. Conversely, even brief sun exposure can cause permanent damage to vision, so never look directly at the sun.<\/p>\n Should children have their eyes checked before returning to school in the autumn?;<\/strong><\/p>\n Yes. Children should have an eye exam before their first year of school to ensure they have the vision they need to see in the classroom. Pediatric eye exams not only assess visual acuity, but also evaluate binocular vision skills and eye health to make sure your child is able to handle the increasing visual demands of each academic year.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" \u0392\u03c1\u03b9\u03c3\u03ba\u03cc\u03bc\u03b1\u03c3\u03c4\u03b5 \u03c3\u03c4\u03bf \u03ba\u03b1\u03bb\u03bf\u03ba\u03b1\u03af\u03c1\u03b9, \u03c0\u03c1\u03ac\u03b3\u03bc\u03b1 \u03c0\u03bf\u03c5 \u03c3\u03b7\u03bc\u03b1\u03af\u03bd\u03b5\u03b9 \u03cc\u03c4\u03b9 \u03c0\u03bf\u03bb\u03bb\u03bf\u03af \u03b1\u03c0\u03cc \u03b5\u03bc\u03ac\u03c2 \u03c0\u03b5\u03c1\u03bd\u03ac\u03bc\u03b5 \u03c0\u03b5\u03c1\u03b9\u03c3\u03c3\u03cc\u03c4\u03b5\u03c1\u03bf \u03c7\u03c1\u03cc\u03bd\u03bf \u03c3\u03b5 \u03b5\u03be\u03c9\u03c4\u03b5\u03c1\u03b9\u03ba\u03bf\u03cd\u03c2 \u03c7\u03ce\u03c1\u03bf\u03c5\u03c2 \u03b3\u03b9\u03b1 \u03bd\u03b1 \u03b1\u03c0\u03bf\u03bb\u03b1\u03cd\u03c3\u03bf\u03c5\u03bc\u03b5 \u03c4\u03bf\u03bd \u03ae\u03bb\u03b9\u03bf \u03ba\u03b1\u03b9 \u03c4\u03b7 \u03b8\u03ac\u03bb\u03b1\u03c3\u03c3\u03b1. \u0398\u03b1 \u03c7\u03c1\u03b5\u03b9\u03b1\u03c3\u03c4\u03b5\u03af \u03bb\u03bf\u03b9\u03c0\u03cc\u03bd \u03bd\u03b1 \u03c0\u03c1\u03bf\u03c3\u03c4\u03b1\u03c4\u03b5\u03cd\u03bf\u03c5\u03bc\u03b5 \u03c4\u03bf \u03c3\u03ce\u03bc\u03b1 \u03bc\u03b1\u03c2 \u03bc\u03b5 \u03b1\u03bd\u03c4\u03b7\u03bb\u03b9\u03b1\u03ba\u03ac \u03c5\u03c8\u03b7\u03bb\u03ae\u03c2 \u03c0\u03c1\u03bf\u03c3\u03c4\u03b1\u03c3\u03af\u03b1\u03c2. \u03a4\u03b9 \u03b3\u03af\u03bd\u03b5\u03c4\u03b1\u03b9 \u03cc\u03bc\u03c9\u03c2 \u03bc\u03b5 \u03c4\u03b1 \u03bc\u03ac\u03c4\u03b9\u03b1 \u03bc\u03b1\u03c2; \u03a0\u03ce\u03c2 \u03bc\u03c0\u03bf\u03c1\u03bf\u03cd\u03bc\u03b5 \u03bd\u03b1 \u03c4\u03b1 \u03c0\u03c1\u03bf\u03c3\u03c4\u03b1\u03c4\u03b5\u03cd\u03c3\u03bf\u03c5\u03bc\u03b5; \u03a0\u03b1\u03c1\u03b1\u03ba\u03ac\u03c4\u03c9 \u03bc\u03c0\u03bf\u03c1\u03b5\u03af\u03c4\u03b5 \u03b1\u03c0\u03b1\u03bd\u03c4\u03ae\u03c3\u03b5\u03b9\u03c2 \u03c3\u03b5 \u03b5\u03c1\u03c9\u03c4\u03ae\u03c3\u03b5\u03b9\u03c2 \u03b3\u03b9\u03b1 \u03c4\u03bf […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":216,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1608","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-5"],"yoast_head":"