Heat Your Behind.
Whenever you get behind the weal of a chilly car, your first instinct is to blast the heat on high until your body warms up. However, sitting in front of the forced air vent is basically the same thing as holding a hair dryer to your eyeballs. It can cause them to become very dry, very quickly. Instead, just heat your feet or turn on your seat warmer until you are at a comfortable temperature. Divert the heat stream away from your eyes.
If you notice that your eyes tear up while driving or when you’re indoors, chances are it’s because the heat blasting in your face is causing your eyes to dry out a lot faster and the tear film to evaporate, said Dr. Neeti Parikh, an attending physician in the ophthalmology department at Montefiore Health System in New York City. This “reflex tearing,” is your body’s defense mechanism to keep your eyes hydrated at all times. Turn your car vents toward your lower body to avoid this problem.
Very important: Always make sure you discuss and make decisions about your eye care based upon a formal appointment with your optician.
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