Dry Eye Tips for the Winter
If you regularly suffer from chronic/severe dry eye, you may have noticed that during the winter months symptoms tend to be even worse. One way to obtain treatment for winter dry eye is to make an appointment at VAL-Uvision in jacksonville to meet with our optometrist. Here are some dry eye tips to keep in mind during cooler weather to help keep your eye health in the best condition possible and how a trip to our optometry practice to meet with our eye doctor can help.
Use A Humidifier To Help
During the wintertime, the need for indoor heating increases. Heat will dry up any moisture in the air inside of buildings, which can lead to excessive dryness of the eyes, especially if you have a chronic/severe dry eye condition. To keep moisture in the air, invest in a humidifying unit. Position this in an area of your home or office that you frequent most to help lubricate your eyes as needed. Avoid sitting in areas where heating vents are close by as well.
Keep Tips In Mind For Contact Lens Wear
If you wear contact lenses regularly, you may find that you suffer from irritation due to dry eye syndrome more often than in the summer months. If this seems to be the case, consider opting for eyeglasses to help keep your eyes from causing you distress. Alternately, our eye doctor can prescribe or recommend rewetting drops that work well at keeping moisture in your eyes when you wear contact lenses.
Wear The Right Clothing For The Season
In addition to keeping you warm and protected during cold temperatures, the clothing you select can keep your eyes protected. A hat or hood will keep debris like dust from getting inside of your eyes when you go outside. Sunglasses can also keep your eyes protected if you suffer from dry eye syndrome.
Contact VAL-Uvision Today!
Contact VAL-Uvision in jacksonville to make an appointment with our optometrist if you are suffering from dry eye. Call our Regency Park facility at 904-721-7700 or our Mandarin/San Jose practice at 904-730-2299.