(Dr Neepa Dave Thacker Senior Consultant Paediatric Ophthalmology Narayana Health SRCC Children’s Hospital, Mumbai shares with us tips to manage eye allergies and infections during monsoon season.) Freepik images used for representational use only.
Use wrap-around sunglasses to protect your eyes from dust, wind, debris, and UV rays, all of which aggravate dry eyes.
Use warm compresses to open up the tiny glands in the eyelid to improve oil gland function, improve oil flow to the eyes, stabilise the tear film, and slow down tear evaporation.
Avoid putting kajal/ kohl in the child's eye can clog the oil-producing glands of the eye, leading to dry eyes and even infection
Eye gels can be used at night as they are thicker and stay in the eye longer.
Preservative-free artificial tears can help retain moisture on the outer surface of your eye but need to be applied regularly throughout the day.
A humidifier adds moisture in the air and with more moisture, tears evaporate more slowly, thus keeping the eyes more comfortable.
Drinking adequate water can help produce a healthy volume of tears, which is important to prevent dry eyes.