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With the arrival of winter, keeping bodies warm becomes the top priority. The seasonal transition brings with it viral diseases and infections. People take various preventive measures to keep winter illnesses at bay. But often ignore the eye.<\/p>\n

It is surprising but your eyes are at equal risk of winter-related illnesses<\/a> as your other body parts. The winter season can also bring a slew of eye-related issues. The dry and cold breeze can also be harmful to your eyes. Before knowing how to take care of your eyes during winter, it is worth knowing how this season affects your eyes.<\/p>\n

Effects of Cold Weather on Eyes<\/h3>\n

The cold weather affects your eyes in the following ways:<\/p>\n

Blurring of Vision<\/span><\/h3>\n

Winter can cause your vision to blur. This happens by corneal freezing. When exposed to extremely low temperatures, the vessels in your eyes constrict, causing temporary blurring of vision.<\/p>\n

Tired or Heavy Eyes<\/span><\/h4>\n

During winter, you may also suffer from tired or heavy eyes. As the sun is rarely seen, the body creates a chemical called melatonin. This chemical induces sleep. As a result, you may experience heaviness in your eyes.<\/p>\n

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Dry Eyes<\/span><\/h4>\n

Dry and cold air can exacerbate dry eye symptoms and can cause an inability to work on the computer, dryness of the eyes<\/a>, reflex watering, itchiness of the eyes, and tiredness. Due to excessive dryness, your eyes may also suffer from swelling.<\/p>\n

Excess Tearing<\/span><\/h4>\n

Your eyes may also suffer excessive tearing during the cold weather. This happens to compensate for the excessive dryness in your eyes induced by the winter.<\/p>\n

Also Read<\/strong>: Can Processed Food Harm Your Eyes? Here’s What You Need To Know<\/a><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

Sunburn<\/h3>\n

This is most common where the sun’s reflection is high, and common at the beaches and in snowy areas. In the winters, people prefer to spend time outside in the sun. Due to the reflection of the sun rays, sunburn and retinal damage can occur. This is known as Solar retinopathy. <\/p>\n

When your eyes suffer from sunburn, you may experience itchiness, pain, and increased light sensitivity. In extreme cases, sunburn can also lead to macular degeneration, cataracts, and even loss of vision.<\/p>\n

Winter Allergies<\/span><\/h4>\n

It can cause swelling of the eyelids, flakiness of the eyelashes, inflammation of the eyes, itching, burning sensation, pain in the eyes, and increased dryness of the eye.<\/p>\n