Increasing ultraviolet (UV) rays in summer can prepare the ground for the development of eye diseases such as cataracts in the long term, yellow spot disease and pterjium (eye meat). Op. Dr. Gülşah Tezcan said, “In the summer months, 100 percent UV protected, CE certified sunglasses should be preferred. For our eye health, the use of quality sunglasses should not be neglected,” he says. Tezcan also draws attention to the measures to be taken for eye health in the sea and pool: “Contact lens users enter the sea or pool lenses increases the risk of infection. Chlorine water, while irritating the eye surface, microorganisms may cause infections that may cause permanent vision loss.
Another eye health specialist. Faruk Aksakal emphasizes increasing allergic eye diseases in the summer. “Increasing the amount of dust and pollen in summer increases the frequency of various allergic eye disorders, especially allergic conjunctivitis, Ak Aksakal says that allergic eye diseases develop as a result of excessive response to allergens:“ In these diseases, itching, rash, irrigation, sinking. As little time should be spent as much as you can, and cold compresses should be used if necessary. “
In summer, hot air and air conditioning use triggers dryness. Dr. Aksakal, “Eye dryness, sinking, burning, foreign bodies, such as complaints.
Both experts who warn children’s eye health emphasizes that children of developmental age are much more sensitive to UV rays. Dr. Tezcan, “UV -protected sunglasses should be installed, the use of hat in the open area should be encouraged,” he said. Aksakal says: “In the summer, the screen usage times in children are increasing. Regular screen breaks for eye health should be given. As a result, simple but effective measures should be taken to protect eye health against increasing environmental risks in summer. The use of lens in the sea and the pool should be prevented, and the use of lens should be prevented. pleasure can be sustained without sacrificing eye health. “
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