Preventing Dry Eyes in Winter
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Preventing dry eyes in winter
The winter months, while often beautiful and serene, can be harsh on your eyes. The cold weather dries out your skin and increases the likelihood of eye infections. Luckily, there are some easy ways to keep your eyes healthy as you brave the elements this winter.
Keep your house humidified
Humidifiers are a great way to keep your home’s air moist and comfortable. Humidity in the winter months can be low, which can cause dryness in your eyes.
To keep your house humidified, place a humidifier in each room where you spend most of your time. The best places to put your humidifier are near heat sources or vents (such as the furnace), because the warm air will help it release moisture into the air faster than if they were placed farther away from these sources of heat.
If possible, change out water at least once every day; if not possible due to travel or other reasons, change it every other day at minimum! You’ll know that it needs changing when there are visible signs like mold growing inside or stains on top from minerals being released into solution over time–these things aren’t harmful but do mean something needs done about them! Be sure not only check for these things but also look closely underneath before refilling again so nothing gets trapped inside somewhere else where we might miss seeing anything until later down road when things start going wrong again…
Invest in a humidifier
A humidifier is one of the best ways to keep your home feeling comfortable, especially in winter. A humidifier can help reduce the risk of dry eyes and other health issues caused by exposure to dry air.
There are many different types of humidifiers available on the market today, so it’s important to choose one that works best for your family’s needs. For example, if you want to use a portable device while traveling or sleeping away from home at night, then look for a personal travel size model that is easy to carry around with its own carrying case (such as this one). If you’d rather have something more permanent in place at home but don’t want anything too large or expensive because there will be no one using it all day long like an industrial-sized unit would require then consider purchasing a tabletop model instead where there aren’t any moving parts inside so they won’t break down over time like those found inside larger units could easily do given enough usage time each day/night cycle.”
Moisturize your lashes and lids
- Moisturize your lashes and lids. Dryness is the main cause of eye discomfort, so keep a moisturizing eye cream in your medicine cabinet for fast relief. You can also use a warm compress to help your eyes feel better or a cold compress to reduce swelling.
- Improve circulation with an eye massage. Take 10 minutes each morning to massage the area around your eyes with gentle pressure from fingertips or knuckles–it’s easy enough that anyone can do it!
- Open pores with steam therapy. If you want even more moisture-boosting power than just applying an eye cream, try steaming up your bathroom before taking a shower: sit on top of one towel while holding another overtop so that it absorbs steam from the hot water coming out of the faucet (make sure not too much gets into contact with skin). Once finished steaming up everything else in sight (including mirrors), pat dry then apply moisturizer all over again as needed throughout day when necessary
Avoid washing your eyes with cold water
Warm water is best. Using warm water to wash your face and eyes can help to keep them moist and healthy. Avoid washing your eyes with cold water, as this can be more damaging than warm water. Hot showers are also not recommended as they cause dryness in the body, which can lead to dry eyes.
Avoid using soap on your eyelids or lashes, as it will leave them feeling gritty and irritated for hours after washing them off! If you do decide that soap is necessary in order for something else such as makeup removal or general hygiene purposes, try using milder soaps such as Dove or Cetaphil instead of harsher products like Neutrogena or Aveeno (both brands contain harsh chemicals).
Use eye drops regularly
If you have dry eyes, it’s important to use eye drops regularly. Eye drops can help keep your eyes hydrated and reduce dryness and irritation.
If you have symptoms like styes or redness in the area around your eye, using eye drops can help prevent these conditions from becoming worse. In some cases where there is an underlying cause of dry eyes such as Sjogren’s syndrome (an autoimmune disorder), using artificial tears may be necessary to prevent permanent damage to the cornea–the clear front part of our eyeballs that lets light enter them so we can see clearly!
Wear sunglasses during the day or when you’re outside
If you’re outside during the day, wear sunglasses that block UVA and UVB rays. These are the two types of solar radiation that can cause dry eyes. They’re harmful even if you don’t feel them burning your corneas.
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