• It is recommended the use of sunscreens that prevent the aggression of ultraviolet rays. The minimum protection factor is SPF 15. According to your skin type and background, your dermatologist will be able to indicate the most appropriate protector.
  • For the protection to be adequate, the protector must be applied every two hours and after each bath, because even though they appear as water resistant, they lose their properties.
  • If you are on the mountain, in the water or sailing, use creams with a protection factor higher than SPF 30. Be sure to apply it evenly on all exposed areas of your body; including ears, nape and bald parts of his head.

Prevention during the summer

In the summer months, the sun, high temperatures, the dryness of the environment or the chlorine of the pools can affect the health of the eyes, so we must take precautions and take the appropriate protection measures.

Inflammatory processes, such as allergic or irritative conjunctivitis, increase its incidence in the hot months. Radiation is harmful to the cornea and lens, and ultraviolet rays induce aging of the skin and glass and can cause cataracts.

Chlorine from swimming pool water or salt from seawater can irritate, while the dryness of the environment (both natural and by the use of air conditioning) causes more significant evaporation of the tear, increasing the sensation of dry eye.

To protect our eyes, we must use:

  • Sunglasses
  • Visors or hats
  • Goggles
  • Sunscreen with UV filter

In the case of “dry eye” we must increase the blinking, consciously, and if necessary, use artificial tears, prescribed by the ophthalmologist. It is advisable to humidify the environment in case of using air conditioning.