September is primarily known as back-to-school season, but September also marks the beginning of the Autumnal season. The leaves have changed colour, the air is getting cooler, and they shops are filled with pumpkin spice everything. As the seasons change, so does the air and your environmental surroundings which can have an effect on your eyes.
Allergies is probably the first thing that springs to mind, however there are more factors at play having an effect on your eyes in the new season.
Allergies
Starting with the obvious one, allergies will cause issues due to a rising pollen count. Reactions to allergies include swollen eyelids and itchy, watery eyes. If you often suffer with allergies, take steps to lessen your exposure – whether than be staying indoors or using an air purifier if you have the windows open. If you can, also avoid rubbing your eyes.
Dry Air
In Autumn, the weather outside is typically dry and cold, with the air inside often being just as dry. This dryness can cause dry eye syndrome. This causes your eyes to not produce enough tears to lubricate, or produced tears evaporate too quickly. Symptoms also include, blurred vision, redness, itching, and burning. Using a humidifier in your home can help to add moisture to the air to combat the dryness. Alternatively, you can use artificial tears or lubricating eye drops to keep your eyes moist.
Shorter Days and Less Daylight
Because of shorter days, less daylight, and more reliance on artificial lights, eye strain becomes a more common problem as we move to the latter half of the year. Fluorescent light is known to spur eyestrain and incandescent light can also cause bad eye conditions or issues.
Additionally, as we age it becomes more and more difficult to see in low-light conditions, this is because of ageing retinas and the natural narrowing of the pupils. This makes it even more important to book a comprehensive eye exam before the darker months.
The transition between daylight saving time and standard time can also impact our eye. The time transition can throw off our sleeping patterns which in turn can impact our eyes as there is a direct correlation between the quality of our sleep and good eye health.
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