Winter special: How to take care of your eyes

One should take special care of their eyes in winters as well, as it can harm our eyes if proper care is not taken.

New Delhi: We usually take extra care of our skin and hair during winter season. Besides these two, one should take special care of their eyes in winters as well, as it can harm them if proper care is not taken.

Though we take care of proper care of our eyes during summer but often tend to avoid eye care tips in winter season.

Here are some simple tips to take care of eyes:

Wear glasses or goggles

One should wear glasses or goggles when outside, especially in windy weather to protect the eyes. Always wear glasses with a wrap around the frame so no light can shine in through the sides of it.

Stay hydrated

Drink lots of liquids to stay hydrated. Instead of drinking water, one can opt for soups as it keeps you warm and hydrated. It also prevents dryness of the eyes due to high moisture content

Increase omega-3 intake

Increase the intake of omega-3 as fish oil in your diet as it can help stimulate tear production and keep the eyes lubricated thereby lowering the risk of dry eyes.

Use eye drops

If you are suffering from dry eyes frequently, then start using eye drops. But make sure that you consult a doctor before using eye drops.