Wear UV
protective Sunglasses – UV light can have harmful effects on the eyelid, cornea, lens and the
retina. Sunglasses can help protect against cataracts, growths on the eye
including cancer and other eye conditions. A good pair of sunglasses can block
more than 99 percent of UV radiation from reaching your eyes. Also, sunglasses
will help prevent squinting.
Wear
Goggles at the Pool – Goggles protect your eyes from saltwater and chlorine and provide better
clarity. You can even get prescription goggles. Be sure you are using goggles
that fit correctly and you wear them the right way. Failing to do so can lead
to water leakage against your eyes, pressure against your eyes and can cause
distorted vision underwater and irritate your eyes.
Wear a
Hat in the Sun – A wide-brimmed hat can help prevent the sun that comes in around the sunglasses.
Add a Supplement
– Supplements or
foods high in Vitamin C and E and Zinc can assist symptoms of age-related
macular degeneration.
Stay
Hydrated – Due to
the heat in the summer it is important to stay hydrated by drinking a lot of
water.
Prevent Puffiness
- The pollutants and
irritants in the air during the hot summer days, you can splash cool water a
few times a day and/or use cool cucumber slices as a coolant.
