How to avoid eye bacteria during monsoon, take care in this way

Monsoon Eye Care Tips: The risk of eye infections and viral infections increases during monsoon. Therefore, know about important tips for eye hygiene and care in this season.

 

Monsoon Eye Care Tips: The rainy season brings with it many joys . Cool breezes, greenery, and the scent of wet earth . But this season is also the most favorable time for the spread of infections and bacteria . This time is considered very sensitive especially for the eyes . It becomes necessary to pay special attention to the cleanliness and care of the eyes during monsoon, because it can cause many problems like eye infections and viral infection.

 

 

Dr. Ashish Patel explains that due to increased humidity and dirt during monsoon, bacteria grow rapidly in the eyes. If not taken care of in time, these infections can also affect your vision. Therefore, we will know how you can protect your eyes from bacterial infection in monsoon .

Do not touch your eyes repeatedly

• Touching eyes repeatedly with unwashed hands is like inviting infection
• Do not touch your eyes without washing your hands after coming from outside
• Also explain to children not to touch their eyes with their hands
• If your eyes are itchy , wipe them gently with a clean handkerchief or tissue
• Use only clean towels and handkerchiefs
• Infection spreads rapidly during monsoon through wet towels or shared handkerchiefs
• Each person should use their own towel /handkerchief
• Wash and dry towels daily
• Dirty and damp clothes create the best environment for bacteria
• Wash your eyes with clean water twice a day
• Humidity and sweat can cause dirt and bacteria to accumulate in the eyes
• Eyes should be washed with clean, cold water in the morning and at night
• If you have returned from outside or have been in dust , wash your eyes immediately

Use contact lenses with caution

• Wash your hands thoroughly before wearing contact lenses in monsoon
• Do not use old or untreated lenses
• If you develop an infection, stop wearing your lenses immediately and see a doctor

A little carelessness during monsoon can become a big eye problem. Cleanliness, caution and awareness are the keys to keeping eyes safe during this season. Prevention is always better than cure , so this monsoon, take special care of your eyes .