Best eye health practices to beat Harmattan

Betty

January 7, 2016 10:03 AM

This season could be a worst time especially for individuals with allergic eye disease.

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As the harmattan gets stronger, your eyes get directly exposed to the the dust particles carried by the wind. This can leave your eyes itching, or with foreign particles and redness. This could be a worst time most especially for individuals with allergic eye disease. This is what you can do: 1. Washing eyes with clean water, reduce exposure to dust.2. Wear protective spectacles and do not forget to clean them very often with water and not dry clean - this applies to contact and lens wearers.3. Avoid blowing over the eyes to remove any foreign material, use clean water instead4. Always wash hands before touching your eyes5. Consider how much time you spend with screens as continuous focusing on a monitor or screen close to your face every day, could be straining your eyes which can cause dryness.6.If you are on any eye medication do not stop. 7. Drink more water, enjoy more vegetables and fruitsIf you are experiencing dry eyes paired with any of the following symptoms, you need to see a medical professional as soon as possible:>Blurred or double vision>Headaches or fever>Nausea or vomiting>Fainting or lightheadedness>Dizziness or excessive drowsiness

Source : ghanahealthnest.com

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