How to Protect Your Eyes in Winter
Did you know that you can still get sunburnt in winter? Your skin and eyes need protection from powerful UVA & UVB rays all year round!
Before you wax your snowboard and sharpen your skates, you should ensure you’re taking the proper precautions to protect your eyes from tough winter weather.
Here are some eye safety tips you should consider this winter:
Feeling dry? Cold winter air holds less humidity, drying out our skin and eyes. If you’re experiencing excessively watery eyes, blurry vision and/or the desire to close your eyes, you may be experiencing dry eye. Try using a humidifier this time of year and ensure that the vents in your vehicle aren’t blowing directly at you.
Goggle up. Whether it is polarized lenses for snowboarding, or sunglasses to avoid debris and sunlight while snowshoeing, make sure to protect your peepers! Most people are unaware that excessive wind exposure can cause the white part of the eye to become irritated, which can lead to permanent yellow discolouration – also called pinguecula.
Sport your sunglasses. Despite the dropping temperature and increased cloud cover, it’s important to always protect your eyes against UVA and UVB rays. Your eyes are sensitive to these rays all year round, and we don’t often consider the reflections of the sun off the snow. Overexposure to UV rays has been linked to a multitude of problems, including cataracts, degeneration of the retina, and damage to the cornea. Be sure to select quality specs that have 100 per cent UVA/UVB stickers.
Come on in to Grapevine Optical to talk with our experts regarding products to protect your eyes, including sport sunglasses, prescription goggles, eye drops and more.
