Beware of eye diseases in the fall

Fall, a sensitive season, can affect eye health. Stating that there are some points to be considered to protect eye health in this season, Eye Health and Diseases Specialist Op. Dr. Adnan İpçioğlu stated that the eyes tired from the summer are negatively affected in the fall and explained the ways to protect the eyes.

Providing information about the precautions to be taken in eye health, Medicana Bursa Hospital Eye Health and Diseases Specialist Op. Dr. İpçioğlu said that care should be taken in public transportation to avoid catching pink eye. İpçioğlu, who stated that protective measures can be taken to protect eye health, said, “In this season, you should be careful in crowded places, especially in public transportation vehicles such as buses and trams. When there is the slightest finding in the eye, such as redness, itching, burring, an ophthalmologist should be consulted. We should use our medications carefully and not leave our treatment unfinished.”

Recommendations for office workers

Giving information about eye problems seen in office workers, Op. Dr. Adnan İpçioğlu said, “The serious problem seen in employees today is monitor disease. The computer has a very important place in all our lives. Intensive use of air conditioning seriously affects eye health in office workers and can trigger it if the person has an eye disease. Moisturizing drops can be used for dry eyes, especially in air-conditioned environments. The use of glasses may also be useful for people who constantly look at the computer, even at a low level.”

Sunglasses are a must

İpçioğlu said that the direct contact of the sun's rays to the eyes in the fall months will have a negative effect on eye health, “We strongly recommend the use of sunglasses even in the fall. Especially those who drive vehicles should use sunglasses. I strongly recommend the use of sunglasses in sunny regions and sunny countries. Especially sunglasses are recommended especially for people who drive vehicles and work outdoors because the sun rays come steeper in places such as the Southeast and Eastern Anatolia Region, which receive four seasons of sunshine. We can recommend the use of sunglasses for those who work outdoors and drive vehicles in winter.”