With a little precaution in summer, you can keep your eyes safe and healthy. These small things related to protection from the sun, keeping the eyes hydrated, a balanced diet and cleanliness can save your eyes from big problems.

Summer brings with it many diseases. If you do not pay attention to your body care, many problems can arise. Eye care is very important in summer season. Sun, hot winds and dust in summer can have a bad effect on the eyes. Problems like irritation, dryness, redness and infection in the eyes become common in summer. In such a situation, proper care of the eyes is very important. Let us know the easy remedies suggested by experts, which will keep your eyes healthy and safe in summer.

Always wear good quality sunglasses when going out in summer. Sunglasses not only protect the eyes from the sun, but also provide protection from dust and pollution. Choose glasses with UV protection. If possible, avoid going out in the strong afternoon sun.

In summer, along with the body, the eyes also need hydration. Drink at least 7-8 glasses of water throughout the day. This keeps the eyes moist and there is no problem of dryness. If there is excessive dryness in your eyes, then you can use artificial eye drops (which are available without prescription).

If you feel tired or burning in your eyes, wrap ice cubes in a clean cloth and keep them on your eyes for 5-10 minutes. This will cool the eyes and reduce swelling. If you want, you can also use cucumber slices or cotton pads soaked in rose water.

In summer, we sweat more and rub our eyes frequently. This can cause bacteria or viruses to enter the eyes, which increases the risk of conjunctivitis or eye infection. Therefore, wash your hands several times a day and avoid touching your eyes with unwashed hands.

Vitamins A, C and E are essential for eye health. Include green vegetables, carrots, spinach, amla, mango and papaya in your diet. These not only improve eyesight but also protect against damage caused by sunlight.

During summer vacations, children and youth spend more time on mobile or laptop. This increases stress on the eyes. After every 20 minutes, look away from the screen and look 20 feet away and rest your eyes for 20 seconds (20-20-20 rule). This will give relief to the eyes.

In summer, makeup can spread quickly due to sweat and heat. If you use eyeliner, mascara or kajal, make sure that it is waterproof and hypoallergenic. Clean the makeup thoroughly before sleeping, otherwise eyes may get infected.

If irritation in the eyes persists, redness does not subside, or the eyes are watery and painful, contact an eye doctor immediately. Do not apply any medicine on your own.