10/16/2018
For many people, Fall is a time for enjoying the outdoors with the cooler weather, crisp air and colorful changing leaves. Protect your vision and eye health this fall with these seasonal tips.
Protecting your eyes from raking leaves and outdoor cleaning. Raking or blowing leaves can send pieces of plant material into your eyes. That could lead to an eye infections. As with any yard work, be sure to wear protective glasses or goggles to keep your eyes safe. Also, if you wear contact lenses, disinfect them right afterwards.
Avoid the problems that may occur from non-prescription costume contact lenses this Halloween. Decorative contact lenses can really enhance a Halloween costume. However, wearing costume lenses not prescribed by an eye doctor who has examined your eyes can lead to frightful consequences. Besides being illegal, non-prescription contact lenses may be ill-fitting and non-sterile, causing painful, sometimes blinding eye infections. Be sure to have an eye exam and get properly fitted for the colored contacts you want.
Keep your eyes moist during the season’s cooler & drier weather. With fall breezes may come burning, stinging and watery eyes. Dry, cold air is the culprit, often causing dry eyes. Keep your eyes moist with artificial tears. And try to avoid overly-warm rooms, wind or hair dryers—things that dry out your eyes even more.
Reap the benefits from the fruitful Fall Harvest.
Autumn’s bounty is a feast for healthy eyes. Full of antioxidants like vitamin C, vitamin A and other nutrients, enjoy the season’s fruits and vegetables, such as: apples, pears, pomegranates, squash, turnips, cauliflower, broccoli and brussels sprouts.