Although modern-day lifestyles and working environments play a critical role in how we use and rely on our eyes, eye care and eye health are an often-forgotten step in an individual’s health and self-care regime.
In the lead up to winter, the colder months can bring exacerbated symptoms of dry eye. Strong winds, cold weather, and low humidity can impact an individual’s tear film causing discomfort and irritation.
With the change in weather conditions, it is not uncommon for individuals with no history of dry eye to experience symptoms in Winter.
Here are some timely reminders to share with your patients about dry eye this winter:
- Humidifier: As indoor heaters lower the relative humidity in the air which can cause dry eye irritation, recommend your patients to use a humidifier to add moisture back into the air to hydrate the eyes and alleviate symptoms.
- Warm compress: If your patients are at home, they can use a warm compress to help relieve dry eyes by providing moisture. The heat from the compress also helps the glands to produce more tears.
- Sunglasses: Wraparound style sunglasses offer the best protection to defend eyes from the drying effects of the wind particularly if your patients are working outside.
- OTC eye drops: For patients on the go with no time for distractions, recommend they have over-the-counter dry eye drops on hand. For example, Murine Dry Eyes that provides immediate dry eye relief.
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