How to Beat Winter Dry Eyes

Published by Lance Kugler, MD on December 1, 2015

Kugler Vision in Omaha specializes in maximizing your vision to be the best it can be. We are here to help educate you in eye health and get you out of your flimsy glasses and pesky contacts. No more glasses. No more contacts. No more hassles. You are finally able to live a life without barriers. Learn how to beat your dry eyes with us!Family Playing in Snow

Surviving The Winter

Winter can be tough on our eyes because of the season’s cold, dry temperatures, heavy winds, and harmful UV rays that reflect off snow and ice. Eyes need moisture to stay healthy, and during the wintertime, there’s hardly any to be found. Harsh weather conditions can reduce the levels of natural moisture in your eyes, causing irritation. With irritation comes burning or an itching sensation. It’s important not to rub or scratch your eyes when they are irritated because it only worsens the symptoms.

The winter’s dry air also causes your eyes to water, or tear, more often. Anything that irritates your eyes, including Dry Eye, causes tearing. Dryness and irritation often affects contact wearers, who are more likely to suffer from Dry Eye. There are numerous Dry Eye treatments available. You don’t have to suffer anymore!man in snow

Get Relief Now!

Winter in the midwest can feel long, especially if your eyes are bothering you! There’s no need to suffer with Dry Eye any onger. You deserve healthy eyes for a happier you. Read our winter eye care tips below to help your dry, uncomfortable eyes during the winter for a better quality of life. Keep your eyes comfortable during these winter months by following these simple tips.

  • Keep eyes moist by applying artificial tears or eye drops daily: If you have Dry Eye, contact us for the best advised product for this condition. Find out if you have Dry Eye by taking our quick, simple self quiz now.
  • Use a humidifier while indoors: This adds moisture to the air.
  • Remember to not rub your eyes: Rubbing your eyes only increases irritation.
  • Contacts can cause further irritation: If you wear contact lenses, take a break from them by wearing your back up pair of glasses or choosing a long-lasting vision correction solution like LASIK.
  • Protect your eyes when facing winter weather conditions: Wear UV protective sunglasses for daily activities such as driving or shoveling. If you participate in winter sports, make sure to always wear goggles when skiing and snowboarding– your eyes can get sunburned in the winter! That’s right, sunburn can still happen even when it’s not summer. It occurs when your cornea, the front surface of the eye, is exposed to UV rays for an extended period of time. These UV rays can be magnified in the winter when they reflect off snow and ice. Sunburn in the eye can lead to blurry vision and sore eyes.

What if You’ve Tried Everything and Still Nothing Works?

If you follow these tips and still suffer from Dry Eye this winter, please contact Kugler Vision to get the relief you’ve been searching for. With our help, you’ll be able to face the world again with healthy, comfortable eyes, no matter the winter weather conditions!

 

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