Why is heat harmful to the eyes?

During these colder months, we try to make our homes a haven where we feel warm and comfortable. Something that we do thinking about our well-being and our well-being, but it can have a negative side and all these efforts become even undesirable for our health.

One of the organs that suffers the most from heat is the eyes, and the worst part is that we don’t realize it until the damage is done. Therefore, during these winter months, we must pay special attention to the health of our eyes.

The pathology that most often occurs when using heaters in winter when we talk about the eyes is dry eyes.. A disease that already affects more than 5 million people in our country chronically.

It should be noted that heat itself is not harmful to the eyes, but situations may arise in which Hot, dry air produced by radiators or heaters can cause discomfort or irritation to the eyes.. This is because hot air reduces the humidity in the environment, which can lead to dry eyes.

What Causes Heat Dry Eyes?

The lacrimal gland is located above the eyeball and is responsible for the production of tears. Our eyes generate them naturally, not just when we cry because we’re sad or in pain..

Its main task is to keep the eyes well hydrated. Excess tears can be a symptom of an eye disease, such as conjunctivitis, and a lack of them can cause so-called dry eyes.

The most common symptoms are itchy eyes, foreign body sensation, redness and even blurred vision, which may be more pronounced at night.

All in all, These are not serious symptoms, but they can be very annoying.. And, more importantly, if it is not treated and resolved, we are talking about a problem that can become chronic.