Keep your eyes protected during winter

Most of us tend to take extra care of the eyes during summer months, completely ignoring the winters. It is extremely important for you to be aware that winters leave your eyes more vulnerable than the summers.

- DR ANANYA GANGULY

The primary reason behind this is the fact that the sun is at a different angle to the earth. This different position of the sun implies that people are exposed to glare and UV rays. Moreover, during winters, we tend to spend more time outdoors, exposing our eyes to more problems. Children and outdoor workers are at a greater risk as they tend to spend longer hours outdoors.

To understand the extent of damage that the sun could affect the children, it is important to look at the relationship among UV rays, the eyes and winter.

Ultraviolet rays cause more damage to the ocular tissues than the skin.