Most people do not pay attention to them and are constantly subjected to situations that harm them. For this reason, below we will highlight the infallible ways to take care of your eyes in summer.

Protecting your eyes during summer is more beneficial and simpler than you think. The main thing to keep in mind is that once you turn these actions into universal rules, you don't need to worry about having forgotten them.

What should you avoid doing?

There are certain actions on which the safety, health, and sharpness of your eyes depend, no matter how small they may be. Among the most important are:

• Looking away from the sun: Looking at it directly, even with specialized glasses, is a mistake. Especially because, although it is true that the filter reduces the impact of UV rays, it does not ensure 100% effectiveness.
• Being exposed for too long: is not only harmful to the eyes but also to the skin in general. The extended periods allow radiation to penetrate the lower layers of the dermis. Which translates, in the best of cases, into burns and; at worst , a wide range of diseases.
• Always wear sunglasses: even when using contact lenses, you must wear them. Of course, cutting-edge companies have developed various types of lenses capable of protecting the retinas from radiation. However, the use of glasses must be prioritized.
• Look for the shadows: The most effective way to protect your eyes during the summer is to hide, as much as possible, from the sun. For this, you can use a hat or something else that covers the head.
• Avoid air conditioning: This is the time of year when the power of the machines increases the most. As a general rule, air production causes, among other things, dry eyes. This condition can be prevented with artificial tears that do not contain preservatives. The eye doctor is in charge of indicating which product is suitable for the circumstance.
• Bring swimming goggles: Swimming pools are common in summer. But certain chemicals, such as chlorine, that help disinfect it, are harmful to the eyes. They not only promote irritations, but allergies. If chemicals are not the cause of the disease, bacteria will be. These germs usually cause conjunctivitis, Acanthamoeba being common. The best way to avoid these inconveniences is to use specialized swimming goggles.
• Avoid contact with makeup and water: To the extent possible, if you plan to swim in a pool or beach, it is important that women do not wear makeup. If your eyes feel burned or itchy, do not rub, but wash with plenty of clean water.
• Among the accessories that will protect your eyesight and body in general from solar radiation are: dark or semi-dark glasses, sunscreen, and a hat.

How to choose sunglasses?

The most optimal thing is for a specialist, optometry, to advise the type of glasses that each person should use according to their particularities, features, and state of vision.

As a general rule, they suggest “3” filter glasses. You can identify the number inside a circle on the temple of the lenses. This way they make sure they buy the right one.

It is also important to have the UV400 filter, which protects the eyes from ultraviolet and infrared radiation in a ratio of 99 percent.

Polarized glasses, on the other hand, are the second most common model. They are recommended for people who live away from shady spaces or spend up to 70 percent of their day outside.

You should always purchase lenses from a trusted store or optician. Electronic stores do not offer the advice that is acquired, compared to a physical establishment. In this case, it is advisable to be well-informed about the product to know what you are looking for.

Optometry is responsible for recommending the appropriate sunglasses for each person, depending on the visual deficit, conditions, and needs, the characteristics of the lenses will vary. For example, light-colored sunglasses are ideal for counteracting myopia, while darker shades are recommended for farsighted people.

What problems does the sun cause in the eyes?

When exposed to more than recommended, the effects of ultraviolet rays can cause various visual problems. Among the main symptoms are irritation, blurred vision, and redness.

Many specialists suggest that the appearance of cataracts is accelerated by constant exposure to the sun. This disease gradually decreases vision. And on some occasions, it has produced absolute blindness. That is the importance of avoiding it.

According to the American Optometric Association, most cataracts can be avoided by decreasing the sun's rays that penetrate the organs. However, they emphasize that other types of artificial lights can cause damage to

The layers cover the back of the eye, not just the sun.

There is also the formation of the pterygium. A type of fleshiness that grows on the surface of the cornea. Threatening quality, sharpness, and vision. It is aesthetically undesirable.

Prevents adequate lubrication on the surface. And the only way to correct it is through surgery, the cost of which is extremely high.

Photokeratitis, on the other hand, is a degenerative change of the cornea that significantly affects vision. Decreasing its quality gradually promotes blindness.

There are several types of photokeratitis. Among them, “snow blindness” stands out, which affects welders who do not have ideal protective equipment. Those people suffer from exposing themselves to the sun without moderation. And winter athletes who practice without taking precautions to protect their eyes.